Integrating Ibn Khaldun’s Ashabiyah To Strengthen Interfaith Harmony In The Forum For Religious Harmony [Fkub] Of Lampung Province

Abstract

The plurality of religions, ethnic groups, and cultures in Indonesia is a national wealth as well as a potential conflict, so the government established the Forum for Religious Harmony [FKUB] as a mechanism to facilitate interfaith dialogue, the establishment of houses of worship, and the mediation of religious tensions to maintain social harmony. This study investigated the integration of Ibn Khaldun’s Ashabiyah by the Lampung Religious Harmony Forum [FKUB] towards the strengthening of the Islamic community in improving religious harmony. With a descriptive qualitative approach and a classical Islamic sociological framework, this study delves into the internal dynamics of FKUB institutions and the effectiveness of interfaith communication in the context of local religious pluralism. In data collection, this study used interviews, observation, and document techniques. The findings show that the Religious Harmony Forum of Lampung province integrated the concept of Ashabiyah Ibn Khaldun as (1) the inclusive Ashabiyah or the basis of social cohesion, (2) Ashabiyah and the development of Islamic society in an individual context, (3) conflict mediation mechanism based on dialogue and deliberation,(4) strengthening religious literacy and multicultural awareness, and (5) structural Ashabiyah through collaboration inter- institutional relations. Furthermore, the integration of the concept of Ashabiyah Ibn Khaldun emphasizes the importance of social solidarity, collective loyalty, and orientation to the common good. This approach offers a new paradigm in building an inclusive society, not only through administrative regulations, but through strengthening the social structure based on Islamic values and local culture. This research presents an alternative policy model based on classical Islamic values that is contextual and relevant for pluralistic societies in Indonesia.