Islamic fundamentalism has often been accused as a
source of conflict so that it should be ended immediately. And the
radical movement should put forward a complete understanding
of diverse religions. Likewise, in every movement, it is necessary
to keep the political and economic interests away from religion,
because such factors triggers inter-religious conflict. The brutal
act by a group of people who claims the most righteous by
displaying the most sinister and frightening face of Islam, is really
far from Islamic values. Islam is rahmatan lil ‘alamin, especially
towards fellow Muslims who believe in the truth of Islam based on
the Koran and the Sunnah as the main and first source of Islamic
teachings. If this motto is implemented seriously, the conflicts that
have occurred will not be repeated. In its further development,
fundamentalism undergoes a change, a shift, and is further away
from its origin. The discussion of fundamentalism today is more
associated with a negative impression that Islam is a religion of
violence, anti-progress and establishment, conservative, antiWestern, and always takes violence to achieve its goals. This
labeling and stigmatization of course has greatly marginalized
Islam in international relations. This kind of stigmatization can
be understood by Muslims so that they also hold counters in
various ways, including counter discourse. However, the efforts
made by Muslims have not been able to change the world view
of Islam, especially the Western world. Islam to this day is still
perceived as a violent religion.