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Learning from an American drawn to Indonesian Islam

Opinion 7 years ago

Learning from an American drawn to Indonesian Islam

The most convenient way to learn about Indonesian Islam is from YouTube, which has some videos from Indonesian Muslim scholars in English.

UGM to promote NU, Muhammadiyah for Nobel Peace Prize

National 7 years ago

UGM to promote NU, Muhammadiyah for Nobel Peace Prize

Despite gloomy media reports about the growing clout of hardline Islam in the country, the university believed mainstream Muslims in Indonesia were, like Muhammadiyah and NU, tolerant and democratic.

Prabowo touts Indonesia as moderate Muslim country

National 7 years ago

Prabowo touts Indonesia as moderate Muslim country

Prabowo explained that a lot of ulema had been labeled radical even though most of them condemn radicalism and teach peace.

'We live in a world that is being torn between extremes'

World 7 years ago

'We live in a world that is being torn between extremes'

We have extremism of violence and a certain style of religious extremism in all faith communities. Among some, we would call secularist extremists. On the other hand, we have extremism that sometimes tends to the think that just one solution is all that’s needed.

Saudi TV drama extolling 'modern past' draws awe and ire

World 7 years ago

Saudi TV drama extolling 'modern past' draws awe and ire

A Saudi television drama that glorifies a period before the rise of religious fundamentalism has evoked nostalgia about the kingdom's "modern past" -- and fury from arch-conservatives sidelined in a much-publicised liberalisation drive.

List of moderate preachers announced

National 7 years ago

List of moderate preachers announced

The Religious Affairs Ministry has released a list of 200 Islamic preachers that are deemed far from radical and intolerant teachings amid concerns of radicalism being instilled through preaching.

Egypt’s Al Azhar University to send lecturers to Indonesia’s new campus

National 7 years ago

Egypt’s Al Azhar University to send lecturers to Indonesia’s new campus

Al Azhar University in Egypt will send lecturers to teach at Indonesia International Islamic University (UIII), a new institution built by the Indonesian government in Cimanggis, Depok, West Java, a minister said.

Yogya university cancels counseling program for 'niqab'-wearing students

National 8 years ago

Yogya university cancels counseling program for 'niqab'-wearing students

Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University (UIN Sunan Kalijaga) in Yogyakarta decided to revoke a counseling program for niqab-wearing students on Saturday after becoming the first university in Indonesia to prohibit full Islamic veils on campus.

Lesson from women and revolution in Iran

Opinion 8 years ago

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Lesson from women and revolution in Iran

The way Iranian women are involved in the protests is both similar and in contrast to recent events in Indonesia.

Saudis to open sports stadiums to women in reform push

World 8 years ago

Saudis to open sports stadiums to women in reform push

Saudi Arabia will allow women into sports stadiums for the first time from next year, authorities said Sunday, in a landmark move opening up three previously male-only venues to families.

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