The Role of Islamic Universities in the Harmony of the Madhhab (Resolution of the Aswaja and Wahabism Conflicts in Aceh)

The friction between madhhabs in Aceh, especially the Ahlisunnah Wal Jamaah (Aswaja) and Wahabi have become increasingly sharp recent decades. Religious tolerance Aceh has suffered a setback with existence of various religious incidents such as expulsion preachers, seizure mosque control, burning foundations. Aswaja party is dominated by ulama Dayah (Islamic school scholars) their followers, while aimed at campus Islamic scholars, those Middle Eastern backgrounds. In response to these findings, PTAI (Perguruan Tinggi Agama Islam/Islamic Higher Education) offered solutions. UIN Ar-Raniry seeks bring together Ulama scholars carry out dialogue consensus. IAIN Langsa prefers not be involved conflicts because they consider madhhab purely issue, but rather political one. STAIN Dirundeng Meulaboh more inclined so Al-Muslim Bireuen Campus considering having leaders from Muhammadiyah circle.