ABU DHABI DOCUMENT OF HUMAN FRATERNITY AND THE INTERCONNECTION OF MODERATION IN ISLAM

Abstract

Abu Dhabi Document of Human Fraternity signed by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar on the 4^th of February 2019 reflects the importance of the moderation of Islam. The document highlights how to create world peace and live together among all the believers and how to connect the path of moderation Islam that Muslims should apply with. This paper aims to describe and analyze the interconnection of the Abu Dhabi Document of Human Fraternity and the concept of moderation of Islam by comparing both. This research is a conceptual review that uses literature research methods sourced from authoritative journals, books, and articles which are relevant to the deepening concept of moderation of Islam. The results showed that the Abu Dhabi Document of Human Fraternity is enhancing the manifestation of moderation of Islam worldwide. Muslim communities can adopt a culture of dialogue as the path, mutual cooperation as the code of conduct, and reciprocal understanding as the method and standard because those are compatible with the concept of moderation in Islam through creating harmony and peaceful life regardless of religions embraced.