Tag: indonesia, Islam, Maureen Schepel, University of Amsterdam
Muslims in Indonesia. A majority with a minority mentality
Islam in Indonesia Despite the fact the Indonesian archipelago has the largest Muslim population in the world, Islamic parties have never had the majority in its...
Tracing the Heritage of Cirebon (2) The Mosque
The Royal Mosque of Cirebon by Regina Sari Agustinne After enjoying the palace one can see the Royal Mosque of Cirebon. Although it was known by the name of The Great...
Happy Idul Fitri Mohon maaf lahir dan batin. May these joyous days bring happiness for you and your family.
By: Jack Lato & Emma Kwee Idul Fitri is the most important day on the Islamic calendar. Cleansed and a few pounds lighter, millions of Indonesians return home...
Parts of a Whole: Malaysia as an Islamic State
By: Melissa Lin Malaysia is one of the few examples of an Islamic state fused with a modern capitalist system. To discuss the role that Islam plays in Malaysia, and...
Impossible ideal?
Cosmopolitanism might appear to be a concept tailor-made for Indonesian conditions. Diverse peoples have lived side by side in the region for ages. Linguistic difference...
A Green Hajj?
By: Kafil Yamin 300.000 Indonesian Muslims, along with around 3 million pilgrims, return from Mecca annually and leave behind 100 million plastic bottles. Unless...
Idul Adha & the Inevitable End of Rambo 2
By: Jacobus E. Lato In the last two years, Idul Adha in Indonesia has meant the end for Rambo. Last year Rambo 1 was killed and today Rambo 2 was bitterly slain. It...
Idul Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice
Idul Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Abraham (Ibrahim) to sacrifice...
Lady Gaga, Hard-liners and The Police in Indonesia
By: Jacobus E. Lato In a corrupted society, such as Indonesia; good and evil are often found on the same surface of the coin, which in turn holds the majority down. The...
Imam Muda – Will the Pious & Progressive Please Stand Up?
By: Adline A. Ghani These days, there’s a reality show for anything and everything under the sun, from babies in beauty pageants to grownups with social disorders....
