Habitus of The Inter-Religious Harmony Forum in Creating Religious Tolerance in The City Of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara

Abstract

West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is a rich provinceof religious and cultural diversity, with a majority Muslim population. This diversity, while a cultural treasure, also presents challenges in maintaining interfaith harmony. This study aims to examine the role of the FKUB in building harmony through Pierre Bourdieu's habitus theory. This study demonstrates that the habitus formed within the FKUB in NTB, through collective social experiences and interfaith education, fosters tolerance and mutual respect amidst diversity. Furthermore, the FKUB also plays a role in empowering interfaith youth, fostering social solidarity, and providing moral support between religious communities. The active involvement of religious leaders in the decision-making process strengthens the FKUB's role as a constructive mediator in creating harmony policies. Thus, the NTB FKUB functions not merely as an administrative institution but also as a vanguard in promoting harmony and religious tolerance at the local and national levels.