THE DYNAMICS OF RELIGIOUS IDEOLOGICAL MOVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF SURABAYA INDONESIA

This article will examine the issue of the development of Islamic Extremism (salafism) related to religious ideological movement in Surabaya, which is the second largest city after Jakarta. The religious life of such puritanical movements is a special concern for the wider community including academics, government officials and local communities. Based on the results of this study we can suggest that the existence of Islamic Extremism (Salafism) in Surabaya is less able to establish itself compared to other cities. This is due to effort of local government to coordinates with local religious leaders, to build harmony between diverse religious communities in the local area. With the strength of this unity and integrity, the religious conflict within the urban community in Surabaya is avoided.