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
23 Jan 2025 The Ahlus Sunnah (or Salafist) Movement in Perlis: What is Madani’s Stand? Mohd Faizal Musa A convention of Salafist Muslims will meet this weekend in Perlis, Malaysia. This raises questions about how allowing this branch of religious practice and ideology sits with the federal government’s stance on a moderate vision for Islam in Malaysia. Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics
16 Jan 2025 Mainland Chinese Muslims in Malaysia: Cultural Diversity within a Specific Islamic Framework James Chai Muslim influence from China is rising in Malaysia, but it can only operate within limits proscribed by Malay Muslims who prefer the status quo. Chinese Islam Malaysia
27 Dec 2024 2024 Top 10 Indonesia’s Largest Muslim Organisation Mired in Controversy After Youth Cadres’ Visit to Israel A'an Suryana|Syafiq Hasyim Whether they were made use of or knew what they were doing, the actions of five young Nadhlatul Ulama members during their recent trip to Israel have stirred up a hornet’s nest. 2024 Top 10 Indonesia International Relations Islam Southeast Asia
9 Dec 2024 Singapore College of Islamic Studies: Prospects and Challenges Mohammed Hasyir Bin Mohd Abdul Hamid A new degree programme at the Singapore College of Islamic Studies will help equip graduates who are capable of contextualising religious teachings for Singapore but there are challenges to be overcome. Islam Singapore
11 Nov 2024 Naquib Al-Attas’ Royal Professorship: Whither an Inclusive ‘Madani’ Malaysia? Mohd Faizal Musa The implications of a rare Royal Professorship award on Malaysia’s civil society and government could be significant, not least because the awardee has a strong following within some parts of the country’s intelligentsia. Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics
