ARTICLES

25 Mar 2022

Despite Proscription, HTI’s Ideological Activism Continues

Rizky Alif Alvian

Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia was banned in 2017, but the propagation of HTI’s ideology has continued to thrive in Indonesia via various media channels.

23 Mar 2022

Nahdlatul Ulama ‘Going Global’: Charity Should Begin at Home

Syafiq Hasyim|Norshahril Saat

The newly-elected chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama has a grand vision about humanitarian Islam. In practice, however, the policy is found wanting when it comes to attending to the needs of the NU rank and file.

Indonesia Islam Progressive Islam Religion

31 Jan 2022

China’s Faith Diplomacy Towards Muslim Bodies in Indonesia: Bearing Fruit

Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat

China's faith diplomacy towards Muslims organisations in Indonesia appears to have silenced critics of its policy towards the Uighurs in Xinjiang.

China-Indonesia Relations Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islam

29 Dec 2021

Form over Substance: A Threat to Livelihoods and Social Cohesion

Sharifah Afra Alatas|Faris Ridzuan

Recent trends in Malaysia show that religiously conservative ideas are no longer restricted to the Malay heartlands. There should be more space carved out for freedom of conscience, with less interference from state or civil society actors.

Islam Malaysia Malaysian Politics Political Islam Religion Religious Intolerance

29 Dec 2021

The 212 Movement: Flagging Political Fortunes

Syafiq Hasyim

The decline of the 212 Movement in Indonesia could well portend the decline of political Islam.

Indonesia Indonesian Politics Islam Political Islam

9 Dec 2021

Al-Najah’s Arrest: Time for MUI to Come Clean

Syafiq Hasyim|Norshahril Saat

A member of the Council of Ulama Indonesia (MUI) was arrested recently for his involvement in Jemaah Islamiah. MUI should make amends by explaining how such an association came about, and effect a more rigorous recruitment regime.

Indonesia Islam Islamist Groups terrorism

29 Nov 2021

Growing Shariatisation in Indonesia: The Ulama Council of Indonesia (MUI) Moment?

Norshahril Saat

The Ulama Council of Indonesia (MUI) has evolved from a state “lackey” to an organisation with significant influence. With the shariatisation project becoming more mainstream in Indonesia today, this could be MUI’s biggest window of opportunity to further assert its influence.

Indonesian Politics Islam Religion

29 Oct 2021

Muktamar and the Future of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU)

Aisah Putri Budiatri|Ahmad Najib Burhani

The largest Islamic organisation in Indonesia will hold its congress in December to elect its next chairman. The new leader will have his work cut out for him.

Indonesia Islam

5 Oct 2021

Idris Ahmad: Not Your Ordinary Religious Affairs Minister

Mohd Faizal Musa

The appointment of PAS ideologue Idris Ahmad as Malaysia’s new religious affairs minister provides the Islamist party significant latitude to advance its ideological agenda.

Islam Islamic State Malaysia Malaysian Politics