Religious Moderation in a Pluralistic World: A Global Bibliometric and Systematic Review (1988–2022) Across Faiths and Regions

This research analyzes Syarif Hidayatullah's da'wah (preaching) and politics using the concept of religious moderation. This research is a library research with main sources, archives, documents, books, journals, and other related works. The sources are obtained from searches on authoritative websites, such as Delpher, British Library, KITLV, and so on. By applying historical analysis, in the form of source criticism, interpretation and historiography, this research uses a biographical approach and leadership theory. This research shows that Syarif Hidayatullah as a scholar and umara has applied the principle of religious moderation in Cirebon Palace. The religious moderation applied by Syarif Hidayatullah is based on religion-based politics. Where, his political policy succeeded in controlling ritual issues, religious ceremonies, da’wah, and socio-politics. Thus, Syarif Hidayatullah not only succeeded as a politician who expanded the territory, but also succeeded in becoming a role model of religious leaders who prioritize the principle of wasathiyah (moderate). Keywords: syarif hidayatullah, political da'wah, moderation REFERENCES Graff and Th. Pigeaud. Islamic Kingdoms in Java, the Transition from Majapahit to Mataram. Translation of Grafitipers and KITLV, First Cet. Jakarta: Temprint, 1985. Suprapto, H. M. Bibit. Encyclopedia of Nusantara Ulama: Life History, Works, and History of Struggle of 157 Nusantara Ulama. Jakarta; Gelegar Media Indonesia, 2009 Ibrahim, Tatang. History of Islamic Culture, Madrasah Tsanawiyah for Class IX Semester 1 and 2. Bandung: CV ARMICO, 2009 Azra, Azyumardi. Network of Middle Eastern and Archipelago Scholars in the XVII and XVIII Centuries; Roots of Indonesian Islamic Reform. Bandung: Mizan, 1994 Bekhofer. Jr, Robert F. A Behavioral Approach to Historical Analysis. New York: Free Press, 1971 Tamburakka, Rustam E. Introduction to Historical Science, Philosophical Theory of History, History of Philosophy and Science and Technology Jakarta: PT Rineka Cipta, 1999 Gottschalk, Louis. Understanding History, ed. Nugroho Notosusanto. Yogyakarta: UI Press Publishing Foundation, 1971 Abdurrahman, Dudung. Historical Research Methods. Jakarta: Logos, 1999 Zuhri, Saifuddin. History of Islamic Revival and Its Development in Indonesia. Bandung: P.T. AL-Maarif, second cet. 1980 Sutrisno, Budiono Hadi. History of the Walisongo Mission of Islamization in Java. Yogyakarta: Graha Pustaka, 2009 Kartodirdjo, Sartono. Introduction to New Indonesian History: From Emporium to Empire Volume I. Jakarta: Gramedia, 1987 Ekajati, Edi S. Local History of West Java. Jakarta: Interumas Sejahtera, 1992 Al Qurtuby, Sumanto. Chinese-Islamic-Javanese Currents. Yogyakarta: Inspeal Ahimsakarya Press, 2003 Sunyoto, Agus. Wali Songo: Reconstructing a Dismissed History. Jakarta: Transpustaka, 2011 Tjandrasasmita, Uka. Archaeology of Islam Nusantara. Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama, 2009 Sunardjo, RH. Unang. A Glimpse into the History of the Kingdom of Cerbon 1479-1809. Bandung: Tarsito, 1983 Bochari, M. Sanggupri and Wiwi Kuswiah. History of the Traditional Kingdom of Cirebon. Jakarta: CV. Suko Rejo Bersinar, 2001 Wildan, Dadan. Syarif Hidayatullah. Ciputat: Salima, 2012 Siti Fauziyah, "The Gait of Sunan Gunung Jati in Building Islamic Political Power in West Java", Tsaqafah, Journal of Religion and Culture, Vol.13 No.1 January-June 2015. Nindia Farah Islamiati, "The Strategy of Spreading Islam of Sunan Gunung Jati Through the Politics of the Sultanate of Cirebon (1479-1568)", Thesis, Faculty of Ushuluddin, Adab, and Humanities, UIN Prof. KH. Saifuddin Zuhri, Purwokerto, 2023. Hanif Cahyo Adi Kistoro, "The Relevance of the Value Concept of Sunan Gunung Jati's Petatah Petitih in Islamic Education", Journal of Islamic Religious Education At-Thariqah, Vol.4 No.2, July-December 2019. Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Religious Moderation Eman Suryaman, The Life Path of Sunan Gunung Djati: The Factual History and Leadership Philosophy of a Pandhita-Raja, (Bandung, Marja Publisher, 2015), 96-97. Agus Iswanto, et al, "Narratives of Religious Moderation in the Manuscript of Serat Carub Kandha," Jurnal Lektur Keagamaan, June 30, 2021. Kris Nandang and Suciyati Ramdhani, "The Da'wah Path of Sunan Gunung Jati in Cirebon: Building Ethno-Religious Identity and Moderation Values in a Multicultural Society," Sheikh Nurjati: Journal of Social Religion, Vol.02 No.02, 2022. Achmad Wildan Khoerun Nahar, et al, "The Cultural Concept of Walisongo's Da'wah Strengthens Religious Moderation", Muasarah: Journal of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2021. Asep Supriatna, et al, "Methods of Spreading Islam Sunan Gunung Jati in the Perspective of Modern Islamic Education," Edukatif: Journal of Educational Sciences, Volume 3, Number 4, 2021. Syarifah Aini, et al, "The Role of Sunan Gunung Djati in the Islamization of Mauk District Community, Tangerang Regency," Journal of History Education, Vol.12 No.1 2023.

This study aims to examine the role of religious moderation in shaping interfaith relations in Indonesia and Malaysia. The research investigates how state policies and community-based initiatives contribute to social harmony and interfaith cooperation. It also seeks to identify the challenges each country faces in promoting religious moderation and its impact on Muslim-Christian interactions. The research employs a qualitative comparative approach, incorporating in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and focus group discussions with religious leaders, government officials, and interfaith activists. Data collection was conducted in key regions with diverse religious populations, including Yogyakarta and Surabaya in Indonesia, as well as Kuala Lumpur and Selangor in Malaysia. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns in religious moderation practices and their influence on interfaith harmony. The study finds that Malaysia’s religious moderation is actively supported by government policies, resulting in a more structured and dynamic interfaith environment. The National Unity Blueprint and other pluralism-oriented initiatives have contributed to stronger cooperation among religious communities. In contrast, Indonesia’s religious moderation efforts remain largely formal and symbolic, facing cultural resistance, particularly in rural areas. Limited local government support and socio-historical tensions further hinder effective interfaith engagement in Indonesia. The findings underscore the importance of government involvement in shaping interfaith harmony. The study suggests that Indonesia could benefit from adopting a more structured approach to religious moderation, integrating state-backed policies with grassroots engagement. The research also highlights the role of religious education and interfaith dialogue in reducing social tensions and fostering inclusive religious pluralism. This research contributes a novel comparative perspective on religious moderation by systematically analyzing policies and their social impact in two multicultural nations. Unlike previous studies that focus solely on qualitative descriptions, this study incorporates empirical insights into the effectiveness of religious moderation policies in fostering interfaith harmony. The findings provide valuable recommendations for policymakers and religious leaders in designing more effective pluralism strategies to enhance interfaith cooperation.

This study aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis of the development and direction of religious moderation research registered in the Scopus database from 1988 to 2024. The analysis method in this study is carried out in three stages, first conducting a literature review of related themes to ensure that relevant research is carried out on bibliometric topics; second, conduct a search to get an idea of whether the research will cover a number of minimum required ; third, do analysis document end search with using Scopus analyzer and R and Rstudio to find out the number of documents per year, document based on journal, writer, affiliate, country And subject/field. Next is done analysis to level Network document with read visualization through VOSviewer and Microsoft Excel data processing with co-authorship analysis type ( co-authorship ), say key ( co-occurrence ) , And partner bibliometrics ( bibliometric coupling ). The results of the analysis show that there has been a significant increase in the number of publications related to religious moderation, especially after 2010, reflecting the increasing academic attention to this issue. This study also identified several key themes, such as religious moderation education, the role of government in promoting moderation, and the challenges faced in implementing moderation values in society. The findings in this analysis are expected to provide a broader understanding of scientific insight for researchers and policy makers in formulating strategies to implement religious moderation programs, especially in Indonesia, which has the largest Muslim population in the world. Keywords: bibliometric analysis, scopus, religious moderation, education, Indonesia.

Numerous scholarly articles have explored the relationship between education and its role in promoting religious moderation since the concept was introduced in Indonesia. However, only a few articles have been published in journals indexed by Scopus. Concerning Scopus as an accredited journal indexer recognized internationally, this paper's objective was to perform a systematic review of existing literature using the Scopus database from 2019 to 2023 to analyze the significance of education in strengthening religious moderation in Indonesia. The main steps are planning, conducting, and reporting the review. It includes 14 selected articles categorized based on five elements of educational systems: teachers, students, educational objectives, learning management, and educational environments. According to the systematic literature review, education has strengthened religious moderation in Indonesia. It is supported by sufficient teachers' capabilities in teaching religious moderation, students' role as the agents of religious moderation, educational objectives that accommodate religious moderation values, learning managements that use various learning methods and resources, higher thinking order skills, interreligious dialogue, and strategic partnership, and educational environments that provide sufficient learning systems, such as integrating Madrasah Diniyah and Pesantren Universities. However, the implementation still faces challenges requiring more attention from various parties.

In recent years, religious moderation has piqued the interest of Indonesian experts. This research aims to conduct a bibliometric examination of multiple scientific generations over the last few years. The Scopus database was searched for publications, and six results were analysed with BibExcel software and visualised in VOSviewer. English is the principal language of publication. The year 2021 will see the most publications on religious moderation. As a result, a systematic review and meta-analysis of the content of the identified papers and the variables connected with this topic are required. It can serve as a starting point for future study in this field and a foundation for future reviews of its evolution and advancement.

This study explores religious moderation communication in fostering interreligious harmony in Bagansiapiapi, Rokan Hilir, Riau. It focuses on three aspects: (1) community understanding of religious moderation, (2) communication practices that support interfaith harmony, and (3) supporting and inhibiting factors in promoting religious coexistence. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through field observation, interviews, and documentation involving religious leaders, community figures, local authorities, organizations, and multireligious communities. Findings reveal that religious moderation in Bagansiapiapi is deeply embedded in the local culture, with core values such as national commitment, tolerance, anti-violence, and acceptance of cultural diversity shaping daily interactions. Communication of religious moderation is practiced through inclusive and symbolic interactions based on Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT) and Symbolic Interactionism. Key enablers include inclusive cultural values, proactive community leadership, and empathy-driven communication. Challenges arise from the absence of permanent interfaith youth forums and limited institutional support. The novelty of this research lies in three contributions: (1) the formulation of a Cultural-Accommodative Communication Model, where symbolic convergence fosters organic interfaith engagement; (2) positioning religious moderation as a community-based collective identity rather than a top-down directive; and (3) demonstrating how religious and national symbols function as active instruments of moderation communication. These findings provide valuable insights for the development of sustainable religious harmony strategies in other multicultural settings.

Religious moderation has become a critical issue globally, particularly in response to the misuse of digital platforms by extremist and intolerant groups to propagate their doctrines. This research seeks to identify the best strategies for conducting religious moderation campaigns and the optimal social media platforms for these efforts in the digital era. Using a systematic literature review methodology, this study focuses on publications from 2014 to 2024, sourced through Publish or Perish, with data from Google Scholar and Scopus databases. The analysis follows the PRISMA framework, emphasizing a rigorous and structured approach to data synthesis. Findings indicate that the CAER strategy Connect Communities, Amplify Positive Messages, Engage Through Technology, and Respect Diversity is highly effective for promoting religious moderation in the digital age. This approach leverages both traditional and digital methods to create impactful campaigns.

<p><strong>The diversity of religious communities creates challenges in maintaining harmony between religious communities. Various acts of intolerance to radicalism are problems that can disrupt harmony and damage the consensus of the Indonesian nation. Islamic boarding schools as Islamic religious educational institutions have a role in teaching and disseminating understanding that can strengthen and maintain harmony between religious communities in Indonesia, one of which is religious moderation which can be implemented in various ways and approaches for students. The purpose of this study is to identify various types of religious moderation instillation for students. This study uses a systematic literature review using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. A systematic search was conducted on the Scopus database using the Publish Or Perish application based on publications from 2019 to 2024 using predetermined keywords. The determination of selection criteria resulted in 8 scientific articles to be analyzed in this study. The results of the study show that the instillation of religious moderation can be carried out by Islamic boarding schools in various ways, such as by combining modern education with traditional Islamic boarding school traditions, implementing multicultural education based on local culture, through understanding Sufi orders, utilizing digital learning, implementing hidden curriculum, organizing interfaith and cultural dialogues and halaqah, using the taghyir approach and strengthening intellectual traditions in the Islamic boarding school environment.</strong></p><div class="WordSection1"><p><strong><em>Keyword - </em></strong><em>Religious Moderation, Pesantren, Santri, Systematic Literature Review.</em></p></div>

The bibliometric study attempts to analyze a number of related literature documents in the field of religious moderation obtained from the Scopus database as a qualitative method approach. This research aims to look at the dynamics of the development of religious moderation research through reviewing the development of keywords, authors and journal publications related to this issue. Then the metadata taken from Scopus totaled 78 articles and was last updated on October 5 2023, analyzed with the help of the biblioshiny R application by focusing the analysis on three crucial things (keywords, authors and publication journals). The results of this research show that the dynamics of research in the field of religious moderation have not yet developed significantly, but this does not deny that religious moderation has been integrated quite a lot in other fields of study, apart from that there are also several recommendations for researchers to develop their research on the topic of moderate Islam, radicalism, Islamic moderation, moderation, politics, religion, religious moderation, tolerance and intolerance

Religious moderation remains highly relevant in Indonesia today, as intolerance and extremism continue to emerge and affect various sectors, including higher education and students as the younger generation. Interfaith dialogue is one of the approaches widely used to promote moderation; however, such initiatives are often incidental and have limited impact in transforming individuals from intolerance to tolerance, or from social exclusivism to social pluralism. This study aims to address these weaknesses by examining the transformation process of students who actively participate in interreligious student communities. In addition, it seeks to explore and propose the strategic role of Bible/Theological Colleges (B/TC) in Indonesia in supporting religious moderation efforts. Employing a qualitative approach through interviews, direct observation of interfaith student activities, and literature review, the research finds that sustainable interfaith communities are more effective than incidental dialogues in fostering openness, tolerance, and mutual respect among students of different faiths. The findings indicate that B/TC should not limit their role to serving Christian communities but must also contribute to the common good by collaborating with Islamic Religious Higher Education institutions in establishing long-term interfaith student communities. This study contributes by offering an alternative model of interfaith engagement that strengthens the effectiveness of religious moderation initiatives in Indonesia and provides practical insights for religious higher education institutions in promoting social harmony.

Purpose: Several exploratory, conceptual, and empirical studies on investing behaviour and financial literacy have been undertaken in economics, finance, psychology, business, and management. However, no attempt has been undertaken thus far to offer a full scientific mapping of the area. As a result, the study attempts to elicit the tendency in the scientific sector via the synthesising of information structures. Design & Methodology: A bibliometric study of 420 papers in the area on financial literacy as well as investments research was conducted using a scientific search method ran on the scopus database from 2002 to 2022. The study made use of Biblioshiny, a web-based application contained in the Bibliometrix package written in R (Ariaa and Cuccurullo, 2017). Using the software's automated process, notable journals, authors, nations, articles, and topics were discovered, and citation, co-citation, and social network analyses were performed. Findings: The findings indicate that the topics of financial literacy with investment have grown through time as a multidisciplinary discipline. In addition to the conceptual structure, the present study discloses the domain's intellectual and social structure. This study sheds light on issues that require additional exploration. Research Limitations: Because the current study is a bibliometric analysis, the limitations associated with such studies apply. A comprehensive study of the literature might be beneficial for future scholars in developing a robust conceptual framework. The Scopus database was used for this study because it has a greater coverage of high-quality publications in structured forms that are compatible with the Bibliometrix programme. The quality and extent of the current literature limit the scope of the review. The methodology and populations analysed in the papers that make up the review differ, limiting the ability to be generalised of the findings. Practical Implications: The current study sheds light on financial literacy, investments, and their interrelationships. It emphasises the most addressed challenges in the field and points to potential study opportunities. It educates future scholars about emerging topics, settings, and cooperation opportunities in this field by showing the domain's social and intellectual structure. Social Implications: The review has important social implications, as investment has significant implications for individual and societal welfare. Improving financial literacy and investment behavior can enhance financial well-being, reduce inequality, and promote economic growth. Originality/Value: This study gives a detailed summary of existing financial literacy and investment information on global Level. The study synthesises a wide range of studies, finds similar patterns, and offers insights into the variables influencing investing behaviour.

The Journal of Religion and Health (JORH) has significantly contributed to the intersection of spirituality and healthcare since its inception in 1961. We analyzed the top 100 most cited papers published in JORH, which may provide insights into authorship patterns, institutional affiliations, and publication dynamics. The data was retrieved from the Scopus database. Details about the annual growth rate of publications, citation metrics, authorship trends, and collaboration patterns among authors, universities, and countries are provided. A total of 3,359 papers were published in JORH. The top 100 most cited papers exhibited an annual growth rate of 3.14%. The average age of these documents was 12.8years, with each paper receiving an average of 88.87 citations. The analysis identified 289 authors contributing to these highly cited works, of which 11 authors produced single-authored documents, resulting in 12 single-authored papers. The co-authorship rate averaged 3.27 authors per document, with an international collaboration rate of 16%, indicating moderate global engagement. The authors were affiliated with 141 universities across 21 countries. Performance metrics, including the number of papers, citations, h-index, g-index, m-index, HG composite, and q2 index, highlighted the contributions of top authors. The analysis also included a focus on the thematic evolution of papers through unigram, bigram, and trigram analyses. This bibliometric study of the top 100 most cited papers in JORH may underscore the journal's role in fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and highlight areas for future research.

PurposeThere has been a great deal of exploratory, conceptual and empirical research on digital financial literacy (DFL) in the fields of finance, economics, business and management. But up until now, there has not been any attempt to provide a thorough scientific mapping of the area. Therefore, by combining various knowledge systems, this study seeks to identify the current research trend.Design/methodology/approachA sample of 158 papers was subjected to bibliometric analysis in the areas of DFL or digital finance. Assembling, organising and evaluating are the three phases that make up the bibliometric analysis process derived from the most dependable and genuine sources, the Scopus database, and the Web of Science (WoS) database. This study was done using a scientific search technique on the Scopus and WoS databases for the years 2015 through 2022. The study made use of Biblioshiny, a web-based tool created in R-studio and part of the Bibliometrix package. Prominent journals, authors, nations, articles and themes were identified with the use of the software's automated workflow. “Citation, co-citation, and social network analysis” were also carried out.FindingsThe study' outcomes indicate that, as an interdisciplinary discipline, the themes of digital finance have changed throughout time. Researchers first concentrated on socioeconomic and demographic variables, but over time the subject expanded to include themes like influencing, promoting, and behavioural factors that affect digital financial literacy (DFL). This research shows the conceptual framework of the area in addition to its intellectual and social structure. This study offers crucial insights into subjects that demand more research.Research limitations/implicationsSince the current study is a bibliometric analysis, the usual restrictions on such studies apply. A meta-analysis, a thorough literature review and other methods would be beneficial for future researchers to develop a solid conceptual framework. This current research work's science mapping is restricted to the Scopus and WoS databases because this research includes more high-quality articles and has organised formats that work with the Bibliometrix application.Practical implicationsPresent research provides critical insights into saving behaviour, retirement planning, digital finance and the interdependence of these. This research highlights the most prevalent problems in the field and points in the direction of potential areas for further study. Exposing the social and intellectual structure of the domain educates upcoming scholars about the themes, contexts and opportunities for collaboration in this field.Social implicationsThe study will be useful for future learning as the study gives broad exposure to the current literature in the field of digital finance. On the other hand, people will also grow aware of the effects of digital finance and make the proper choices as a result. Additionally, the report might offer crucial insights for developing policies on digital finance and literacy.Originality/valueIn the past, a significant number of conceptual and empirical studies were conducted internationally in the research fields of economics, finance, business, management and consumer behaviour. This research makes a significant addition by bringing together disparate literature in the field, highlighting reliable sources, authors and documents, and examining the relationship between digital finance, saving behaviour and retirement planning.

Halal tourism has grown rapidly over the past two decades, becoming a strategic pillar of the global industry. The expansion of the Muslim travel market, reaching millions of international arrivals annually, underscores the growing need for destinations, products, and services consistent with Islamic values. Therefore, this study aims to identify major themes and gaps in the halal tourism literature through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) based on PRISMA guidelines. Using the keyword “halal tourism” in the Scopus database (2014–2025), a total of 659 articles were initially retrieved, with 31 fulfilling the final inclusion criteria after screening for access, language, and relevance. The results showed that Indonesia dominates halal tourism literature (28 articles), with case studies and surveys being the most common methods. Thematically, studies cluster into nine categories, namely Muslim tourist behavior and loyalty, policy and governance, branding and promotion, religious moderation and local wisdom, destination strategies, halal food consumption, technology and digitalization, literacy and social capital, as well as certification. Previous studies have largely focused on tourist behavior, while implementation and certification remain underexplored. In general, halal tourism is a multidimensional field integrating culture, governance, branding, and technology beyond mere compliance with Islamic law. Future studies should focus on practical implementation, certification systems, and digital transformation. Strengthening these areas will enhance competitiveness, ensure inclusivity for Muslim travelers, and support the sustainability of halal tourism as a driver of equitable growth in the global landscape.

This study explores the development and trends in Quranic exegesis research based on publications indexed in the Scopus database between 1994 and 2023. The research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the patterns, themes, and contributions in this field while highlighting areas for future scholarly exploration. Utilizing advanced data analysis tools, including Ms. Excel, R/R-Studio, and VOSviewer, the study examines key aspects such as publication growth, institutional contributions, author productivity, and thematic focus. The findings reveal significant growth in Quranic exegesis research since 2009, with the highest number of publications recorded in 2022. Malaysia emerges as the leading contributor, with Universiti Malaya identified as the most active institution. The results also indicate a shift in thematic focus, integrating modern topics such as religious moderation, social media, and discourse analysis alongside traditional areas like Quranic interpretation and linguistics. Despite these advancements, the study identifies a limited level of international collaboration, with fewer than 6% of publications involving cross-national authorship. This highlights the need for more significant global partnerships to enrich perspectives and foster innovation in Quranic studies. The insights provided by this study offer a valuable reference for researchers and institutions, paving the way for future advancements in Quranic exegesis research.