ARTICLES

6 Feb 2026

The Roots and Persistence of Terengganu’s Hardline Approach to Islamic Law

Mohd Faizal Musa

Since August 2025, Terengganu has implemented stringent shariah-based legislation penalising Muslim men who neglect Friday prayers, allowing for imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to RM3,000. This reflects a broader trend of rigorous shariah enforcement under the PAS-led state government.

16 Jan 2026

Indonesia’s ‘Haj Village’ in Mecca: A Breakthrough but Strong Management and Caution Needed

A'an Suryana

The government has launched an ambitious plan to improve the experience for Indonesian haj pilgrims. The question is whether worldly rewards might compromise the holiness and rightfulness of the mission.

Indonesia Islam

21 Nov 2025

Muhammadiyah and NU’s Support for Suharto’s National Hero Status Undermines Their Credentials as Champions of ‘Civil Islam’

Iim Halimatusa’diyah|Ary Hermawan

Are the two largest Islamic organisations in Indonesia losing their ability to uphold and guide civil society?

Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islam

23 Oct 2025

Malaysia’s Islamic Authorities Risk Sowing Societal Confusion through Hasty Bans on Some ‘New Age’ Practices

Mohd Faizal Musa

By indiscriminately condemning as heretical some ‘New Age’ practices, such as those involving healing and astrology, Malaysia’s Islamic authorities could inadvertently undermine some Malay cultural traditions.

Islam Malaysia

13 Oct 2025

Indonesia: Young Muhammadiyah Intellectual Network (JIMM) Activists Strengthen Progressive Influence Within Muhammadiyah

Ary Hermawan

Two rising intellectual stars leading their respective think tanks linked to Muhammadiyah look set to carve out their own orbits.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islam

10 Sep 2025

Indonesia’s New Haj Ministry: A Change in Name Without Progress?

Norshahril Saat|A'an Suryana

It is not certain that the president’s establishment of a new haj ministry will ease all the problems Indonesia’s Muslim pilgrims face.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islam

8 Sep 2025

Anti-Shia Conspiracies in Malaysia: The Need to Study the End of Times

Amirul Adli Rosli

Growing anti-Shia sentiment in Malaysia underscores the prevalence of apocalyptic views among Muslims in the country.

Islam Malaysia Religion

1 Sep 2025

Rebranding of Sisters in Islam: The Need to Judge by Deed, Not by Name

Nur Syafiqah Mohd Taufek|Norshahril Saat

The rebranding of Sisters in Islam might actually strengthen rather than weaken the group’s long-term advocacy of women’s rights in Malaysia.

Gender Equality Islam Malaysia Women

18 Aug 2025

Fiqh Sabahi: A Rare Jurisprudential Path Towards an Inclusive Islamic Paradigm in Malaysia

Mohd Faizal Musa

The Islamic authorities in Sabah have developed an open-minded approach towards Islamic jurisprudence whose inclusivity speaks to the realities on the ground.

Islam Malaysia Sabah