The Role of Multicultural Values ​​in the Qur'an in Facing the Challenges of Diversity in the 21st Century.

Abstract

The diversity of cultures, religions, and social identities in the 21st century presents serious challenges in the form of increasing intolerance, identity conflicts, and social polarization, particularly in the digital public sphere. This article aims to analyze the role of multicultural values ​​in the Qur'an and how these values ​​are represented and constructed in contemporary religious discourse. This research uses a qualitative approach with critical discourse analysis methods (Critical Discourse Analysis/CDA), focusing on the interpretation of Quranic verses related to diversity and an analysis of the discourse of da'wah in digital media and contemporary Islamic literature. Data were collected through documentation of tafsir texts, online lectures, and relevant social media content, then analyzed using a discourse analysis framework to uncover the structures of meaning, ideology, and power relations contained within. The results of the study indicate that multicultural values ​​in the Quran, such asdefinition (know each other), tolerance (tolerance), ‘adl(justice), andrice fieldsEquality is often represented in diverse ways in contemporary religious discourse. Some discourses reinforce narratives of inclusivity and social harmony, while others tend to be exclusive and potentially reinforce polarization. These findings indicate a contestation of meaning in the interpretation of Quranic values ​​in the modern public sphere. Thus, this study confirms that the multicultural values ​​in the Quran have strong relevance in facing the challenges of 21st-century diversity, but their implementation is heavily influenced by the discourse constructions that develop in society. Therefore, strengthening inclusive and contextual religious narratives is necessary as a strategic effort to build social cohesion and religious moderation in the digital era.