Building Tolerance Between Religious Communities: Problems of Nyepi and the Construction of Places of Worship from the Perspective of the Qur'an

Abstract

This paper explains how to build tolerance between religious communities that raises the issue of the problematic Nyepi and the construction of places of worship, then how the verses of the Qur'an become an offer or solution to this problem. This research method is a literature review and data related to the existing conflict. Using analytical and descriptive methods to find the right answer or formulation of the problem that has been explained. The celebration of Nyepi which in recent years coincides with the month of Ramadan has become a concern for the Balinese people. Then the conflict over the construction of worship which is the cause of tension between the minor and major communities is also a concern. The Qur'an provides a solution to realize harmony and religious tolerance. Even this is stated in the 1945 Constitution and government laws. There are discussions and education about the importance of maintaining harmony such as the task of the Interfaith Harmony Forum (FKUB) which unites leaders of each religion. Understanding the verses of tolerance makes community life safe and peaceful

Keywords: Nyepi, places of worship, tolerance