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Contention has surrounded the status of minorities throughout
Indonesian history. Two broad polarities are evident: One inclusive
of minorities, regarding them as part of the nation's rich
complexity and a manifestation of its 'Unity in Diversity' motto
The other is exclusive, viewing with suspicion or disdain those
communities or groups that differ from the perceived majority.
State and community attitudes towards minorities have fluctuated
over time. Some periods have been notable for the acceptance of
minorities and protection of their rights, while others have been
marked by anti-minority discrimination, marginalisation and
sometimes violence. This book explores the complex historical and
contemporary dimensions of Indonesia's religious, ethnic, LGBT and
disability minorities from a range of perspectives, including
historical, legal, political, cultural, discursive and social. It
addresses fundamental questions about Indonesia's tolerance and
acceptance of difference, and examines the extent to which
diversity is embraced or suppressed.
Available for the first time in English, this groundbreaking
book is an in-depth investigation of the development of jihadism
from the earliest years of Indonesian independence in the late
1940s to the terrorist bombings of the past decade. The Indonesian
journalist Solahudin shows with rare clarity that Indonesia's
current struggle with terrorism has a long and complex history. The
Roots of Terrorism in Indonesia is based on a remarkable array of
documentary and oral sources, many of which have never before been
publicly cited. Solahudin s rigorous account fills many gaps in our
knowledge of jihadist groups, how they interacted with the state
and events abroad, and why they at times resorted to extreme
violence, such as the 2002 Bali bombings."
The Muslim communities of Southeast Asia are diverse, complex and
increasingly influential in the broader Islamic world. However, the
extraordinary breadth of practices and views across the Muslim
world is not widely understood outside the region, often because of
the difficulty of locating and putting in context the material
produced by Muslims themselves. This is the first sourcebook to
present a wide selection of contemporary materials on Islam in
Southeast Asia, most of which have not previously been available in
English. The material covers six broad themes: personal expressions
of faith; Islamic law; state and governance; women and family;
jihad; and interactions with non-Muslims and the wider Muslim
world. The book looks at the ideological and doctrinal content of
Islam in Southeast Asia in all its facets, while also exploring the
motivations underlying different interpretations and viewpoints.
This is an essential book for anyone seeking to understand the
concerns, language and objectives of the main Muslim groups in
Southeast Asia.
As the forces of globalisation and modernisation buffet Islam and
other world religions, Indonesia's 200 million Muslims are
expressing their faith in ever more complex ways. Celebrity
television preachers, internet fatwa services, mass religious
rallies in soccer stadiums, glossy jihadist magazines, Islamic
medical treatments, alms giving via mobile phone and electronic
sharia banking services are just some of the manifestations of a
more consumer-oriented approach to Islam which interact with and
sometimes replace other, more traditional expressions of the faith.
This book examines some of the myriad ways in which Islam is being
expressed in contemporary Indonesian life and politics. Authored by
leading authorities on Indonesian Islam, it gives fascinating
insights into such topics as the marketisation of Islam,
contemporary pilgrimage, the rise of mass preachers, gender and
Islamic politics, online fatwa, current trends among Islamist
vigilante and criminal groups, and recent developments in Islamic
banking and microfinance.
Contention has surrounded the status of minorities throughout
Indonesian history. Two broad polarities are evident: One inclusive
of minorities, regarding them as part of the nation's rich
complexity and a manifestation of its 'Unity in Diversity' motto
The other is exclusive, viewing with suspicion or disdain those
communities or groups that differ from the perceived majority.
State and community attitudes towards minorities have fluctuated
over time. Some periods have been notable for the acceptance of
minorities and protection of their rights, while others have been
marked by anti-minority discrimination, marginalisation and
sometimes violence. This book explores the complex historical and
contemporary dimensions of Indonesia's religious, ethnic, LGBT and
disability minorities from a range of perspectives, including
historical, legal, political, cultural, discursive and social. It
addresses fundamental questions about Indonesia's tolerance and
acceptance of difference, and examines the extent to which
diversity is embraced or suppressed.
Available for the first time in English, this groundbreaking
book is an in-depth investigation of the development of jihadism
from the earliest years of Indonesian independence in the late
1940s to the terrorist bombings of the past decade. The Indonesian
journalist Solahudin shows with rare clarity that Indonesia's
current struggle with terrorism has a long and complex history. The
Roots of Terrorism in Indonesia is based on a remarkable array of
documentary and oral sources, many of which have never before been
publicly cited. Solahudin s rigorous account fills many gaps in our
knowledge of jihadist groups, how they interacted with the state
and events abroad, and why they at times resorted to extreme
violence, such as the 2002 Bali bombings."
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