THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN MAINTAINING MUMULATING HARMONY RELIGION IN WEWANGREWU VILLAGE TANASITOLO WAJO DISTRICT

Abstract

The aim of this research is to determine the role of religious figures in maintaining religious harmony in Wewangrewu Village, Tanasitolo District, Wajo Regency. The method used in this research is qualitative research. The author's data collection techniques are observation, interviews, and documentation using theological, communication, and sociological approaches, then processing the data deductively and drawing conclusions. The results of the research state that religious figures play a role as implementers of da'wah, leaders, and facilitators. Apart from being implementers of da'wah, religious figures also play a role as leaders in spiritual, democratic, and social matters in society. Religious leaders can provide counseling and training by facilitating the community to present resource persons who are experts in their fields, as well as collaborating with the local government in forming youth organizations that promote moderate themes.