Intensification of Islamic Wasaṭiyyah in Developing the Character of Muslim Employees at PT. Telkom Company in Central Sulawesi

This research aims to discuss the intensification of moderate Islamic values or wasathiyah in developing the character of employees of a telecommunications company in Central Sulawesi. This research was conducted using a qualitative case study method. Data was collected through direct observation in the field and in-depth interviews with company leaders and employees. Data was also collected by analyzing written documents related to employee mental and spiritual development activities in the company. The results of this research show that the form of intensification of Islamic wasaṭiyyah in developing the character of Muslim employees at Telkom Private Limited Company Central Sulawesi uses three forms, namely first, intensification of Islamic wasaṭiyyah utilizing the perspective of the Islamic trilogy, namely aqidah, sharia, and morals. Aqidah includes three (3) studies, sharia contains two (2) study themes, and morals includes four (4) study themes. Second, Intensification of Islamic wasaṭiyyah using the perspective of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia with indicators: national commitment covering five (5) study themes, tolerance covering six (6) study themes, anti-violence covering (5) study themes and accommodating to local culture includes three (3) study themes. Third, intensification of Islamic wasaṭiyyah using the perspective AKHLAK core values of Telkom Private Limited Company includes six central values: Trustworthy, Competent, Harmonious, Loyal, Adaptive, and Collaborative.