The issue of strengthening religious moderation in the context of pluralism in Indonesian society has become increasingly crucial. Islamic Religious Education (PAI), as one of the key pillars in the formation of students’ character, plays an essential role in instilling values of religious moderation. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning strategies that incorporate elements of religious moderation at UPT SMA Negeri 7 Wajo. The specific objective is to determine how effective these strategies are in fostering social harmony and maintaining a balanced, non-judgmental approach in students’ social interactions. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach. The data were collected from both primary and secondary sources through observations, interviews, and documentation. The findings from the interviews reveal that PAI teachers at UPT SMA Negeri 7 Wajo have been highly effective in promoting religious moderation among students. They employ student-centered approaches that prioritize comfort and engagement, and they implement specific strategies such as the ISRA-based PAI learning model (Islam Rahmatan lil-‘Alamin). This model emphasizes collaborative learning, material design, and partnerships with external stakeholders to instil the values of religious moderation. However, several challenges were identified. First, some students hold exclusive views, believing their religious understanding to be the only correct one, which poses a barrier to accepting moderation-related material. Second, digital challenges arise when students, eager to explore religious topics, lack access to qualified experts and instead turn to unreliable online sources. This raises concerns about misinformation and its impact on students' understanding of religion.