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
11 Sep 2024 Pope Francis’ Visit to Indonesia: Lessons Beyond Interfaith Tolerance A'an Suryana|Norshahril Saat Last week’s visit by Pope Francis to the world’s largest Muslim country came at a sensitive time. Rhetorical tolerance and humility paled in the light of His Holiness’ simplicity in leadership. Christianity Indonesia Islam Pope Religion
30 Jul 2024 Tackling the Threat of Salafism Within: Muhammadiyah Leaders Need to Be Bolder Pradana Boy Zulian Allowing Salafi elements to join Muhammadiyah has proven a double-edged sword for Indonesia’s second-largest mass Muslim organisation. Indonesia Islam
25 Jul 2024 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. Indonesia International Relations Islam Southeast Asia
