Dr Ahmad Muhajir is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Syariah, UIN Antasari Banjarmasin, and was a Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Ahmad Muhajir (6)
The Dilemma of Political Involvement among Muslim Theologians in Indonesia
Norshahril Saat|Ahmad Muhajir
This Long Read focuses on the political views of a spectrum of Indonesian Islamic theologians, whose support is often sought by political aspirants seeking to raise their religious credentials as election campaigning heats up.
The Ba‘Alawi of Indonesia: Genealogy and Identity
Ahmad Muhajir|Afra Alatas
The debate in Indonesia about the origins of the Ba‘Alawi community reflects the fact that legitimacy is derived not only from lineage but social, historical and religious identity.
Pilgrimage, Piety, and Politics: “Haji” Presidents in Indonesia
Norshahril Saat|Ahmad Muhajir
Many politicians eyeing Indonesia’s two top political jobs are performing the Hajj this year. While doing so might boost their political capital, it is unlikely to bag them an outright victory at next year’s polls.
Mosques Using YouTube in Indonesia: A Sustainable Symbiosis
Ahmad Muhajir|Norshahril Saat
Some smaller mosques are using their online presence to attract not just worshippers but to earn a potential sustainable and alternative income, even as physical worship remains important for Muslim Indonesians.
Malls and Mosques: The Sights and Sounds of Indonesia’s Iftar
A'an Suryana|Ahmad Muhajir
During the month-long Ramadhan, Muslims in Indonesia observe the breaking of fasts in mosques, and increasingly, in shopping malls. The differences in observance of the ritual underscore a growing class divide and corresponding social tastes between different groups of Muslims.