19 May 2025 Abdullah Badawi: Esteemed in the Shia Community Mohd Faizal Musa Abdullah Badawi was a moderate Muslim leader who reached out to Malaysia’s Shia community at a time when they came under legalised discrimination. Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion
13 May 2025 Anwar Ibrahim’s Balancing Act as a Muslim Leader for All Syaza Shukri Anwar Ibrahim’s vision of a post-Islamist Malaysia is a difficult balance to effect. Civil Society Islam Malaysia
5 May 2025 Legal Pluralism in Malaysia: Navigating the Civil and Shariah Systems Shad Saleem Faruqi This Long Read outlines the position of Islam in Malaysia’s Constitution and the applicability of the Shariah courts, particularly in respect of criminal offences. Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion
5 May 2025 Pak Lah and Islam Hadhari’s Hits and Misses Norshahril Saat Former Malaysian PM Abdullah Badawi’s signature Islam Hadhari project aimed to promote progressive Islam but faded after his tenure due mainly to lack of support from religious circles. Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics Religion
30 Apr 2025 State-Level Empowerment of Sufism in Addressing the Salafi-Wahhabi Threat in Malaysia Mohd Faizal Musa Where does Islam in Malaysia stand regarding Sufi ideology and practice? Some states are making their stance clear in response to mixed signals from the top. Islam Malaysia Political Islam
16 Apr 2025 Javanese Dakwah Preacher Capitalises on Charisma, Human Touch to Pull in Crowds A'an Suryana Style rather than substance may be what is attracting people, especially women. Indonesia Islam
7 Feb 2025 The Impact and Complexity of Saudi Funding on the Dissemination of Wahhabism and Salafism in Indonesia A'an Suryana While the Indonesian government still needs to be vigilant about Saudi funding to promote Wahhabism and Salafism, the reforms under the Saudi Crown Prince Muhamad bin Salman towards a more moderate brand of Islam have also opened up opportunities to attract more Saudi investment into Indonesia and to boost Indonesia’s exports to Saudi Arabia. Indonesia Islam Saudi Arabia
7 Feb 2025 Indonesia’s New National Mosque: Big Shoes to Fill A'an Suryana Indonesia’s national mosque in Jakarta has a storied past and stands as a beacon of tolerance and understanding. Can the new national mosque to be, still under construction in Nusantara, be an adequate replacement? Indonesia Islam Religion
5 Feb 2025 Growing Piety among Malaysian Youth Should be Taken with a Pinch of Salt Norshahril Saat The ISEAS Youth Survey 2024 results show that religiosity in leaders is important to Malay/Muslim students but bread-and-butter issues may be more critical to them. Civil Society Islam Malaysia Religion Youth
24 Jan 2025 Public Caning in Terengganu: Full Implementation of Sharia Law in Malaysia? Mohd Faizal Musa An unprecedented public caning in Terengganu could pave the way for similar punishments in other states. This could lead to the full implementation of Syariah law. Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics
