The Muhammadiyah Diaspora And The Future Of Islamic Religious Education Moderation

Abstract

This article discusses the role of the Muhammadiyah diaspora in shaping the direction of Islamic moderation, particularly in the context of the future of Islamic religious education in Indonesia. The Muhammadiyah diaspora, which is spread across various countries, not only carries progressive Islamic values
but also serves as an agent for promoting wasathiyah (moderate) Islam that is adaptable to global contexts. This study aims to describe the Muhammadiyah diaspora in various regions, both nationally and
internationally, and to analyze the factors driving the spread of Muhammadiyah communities beyond
their places of origin.The study highlights how the cross-cultural experiences of Muhammadiyah diaspora members can serve as a source of innovation in curriculum development and learning methods
for Islamic religious education that are more inclusive, dialogical, and relevant to contemporary challenges. Through a qualitative approach and literature review, this article demonstrates that strengthening
diaspora networks and internalizing the values of moderation they promote have the potential to transform Islamic religious education from a normative-doctrinal orientation toward a more reflective and
transformative format.Thus, the Muhammadiyah diaspora can become a strategic force in addressing
the need for Islamic education reform that is more open and oriented toward global peace. The findings
of this study show that the Muhammadiyah diaspora not only acts as a global dakwah agent but also
as a source of inspiration for renewing Islamic religious education in Indonesia to be more inclusive,
adaptive, and focused on peace and civilizational advancement.