محمد ناصر مفكرا و مصلحا : فكره الديني و السياسي و الاجتماعي

الملخص EN

The paper attempts to highlight developmental religious thought of Mohammad Natsir as thinker and reformer of Indonesia.

It mainly deals with his thought related to religion and political orientation under the theme 'Islam as religion and state' which he subscribed to it throughout his life.

Mohammad Natsir did not negate the use of democratic system whenever it brings about the progress and justice.

Moreover, the paper also discusses the stand of Mohammad Natsir in endorsing what so-called universal values and the concept of nationalism to galvanize the implementation of democracy to serve Muslim majority in Indonesia.

In addition, it also sheds more light on his vision with regard to the concept of tolerance across ethnical background and religious adherents.

The other aspect it focuses on revealing distinctive thought of Mohammad Natsir related to religious and sociological thought, spirituality and leadership.

How far his vision on religious, political and sociological thought are relevant to be applied today in offering solution from political crisis experienced by Muslim parties which is simply due to the shortcoming of program which, at the end, brings about negative impression to Muslims on democracy, humanity and development.