The article "Contemporary Traditions and Challenges: Tafsir Maudhu'i's Study of Islam and Fundamentalism" by Rizki Alfi, Nurzen Hasanah, Ria Rifkiah, and Asep Abdul Muhyi explores the complex relationship between Islam and fundamentalism in contemporary contexts. The study employs descriptive and thematic content analysis to examine the origins, characteristics, and impacts of Islamic fundamentalism in social, political, and cultural settings. It highlights how fundamentalism, often claiming to uphold traditional values, conflicts with modern values, human rights, and pluralism. The research underscores the historical, social, economic, and political factors that contribute to the rise of fundamentalism, including colonialism, modernization, economic inequality, social injustice, and political conflicts. The interpretation of Maudhu'i's approach to religious texts is also discussed, emphasizing the importance of contextual and responsive Islamic understanding in addressing contemporary challenges. The article concludes that a deep study of Islam and fundamentalism is crucial for promoting dialogue, tolerance, and mutual understanding among Muslim and non-Muslim societies.The article "Contemporary Traditions and Challenges: Tafsir Maudhu'i's Study of Islam and Fundamentalism" by Rizki Alfi, Nurzen Hasanah, Ria Rifkiah, and Asep Abdul Muhyi explores the complex relationship between Islam and fundamentalism in contemporary contexts. The study employs descriptive and thematic content analysis to examine the origins, characteristics, and impacts of Islamic fundamentalism in social, political, and cultural settings. It highlights how fundamentalism, often claiming to uphold traditional values, conflicts with modern values, human rights, and pluralism. The research underscores the historical, social, economic, and political factors that contribute to the rise of fundamentalism, including colonialism, modernization, economic inequality, social injustice, and political conflicts. The interpretation of Maudhu'i's approach to religious texts is also discussed, emphasizing the importance of contextual and responsive Islamic understanding in addressing contemporary challenges. The article concludes that a deep study of Islam and fundamentalism is crucial for promoting dialogue, tolerance, and mutual understanding among Muslim and non-Muslim societies.