Gus Dur Sebagai Intelektual Muslim: Pemikiran, Pluralisme, dan Islam Indonesia Kontemporer

Abstrak

This study examines Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) as a Muslim intellectual and analyzes his contribution to the development of contemporary Indonesian Islam. The research focuses on two main questions: what factors shaped Gus Dur’s intellectual formation and how his ideas influenced Islamic thought and socio-religious life in Indonesia. Using a qualitative library research method, this study draws on Gus Dur’s writings as primary sources and scholarly works as secondary references. The findings show that Gus Dur’s intellectual character was shaped by pesantren tradition, modern education, global experience, and a strong commitment to humanism. His concepts of pluralism, indigenization of Islam, religious moderation, and equality of citizens significantly contributed to the formation of an inclusive, democratic, and multicultural Islamic discourse in Indonesia. The study concludes that Gus Dur’s thought remains relevant as a framework for addressing contemporary issues of intolerance, religious conflict, and the politicization of religion.