The Concept of Religious Pluralism in The Qur’an: An Analysis of Maqashidi Exegesis in The Indonesian Context

Within Indonesian context, religious pluralism has been a polemic among Islamic scholars. Some are not agreed because they assume all religions equal. Whilst others with understanding as form of respect and belief in other religions. This paper discusses the concept Qur'an. By using thematic method maqashidi interpretation approach it is concluded that Qur'an recognizes plurality recommends committing good for non-Muslims long do interfere. In Indonesia, social fact invariably exists requires interfaith coexistence by maintaining specific characteristics or teachings each religion. Seven efforts have at least made to address Indonesia which establishing brotherhood (ukhuwah), egalitarianism (al-musawah), principles justice (al-'adalah), tolerance (tasamuh), mutual respect, cooperation friendship, peaceful co-existence, wise-constructive-transformative dialogues.