Initially, I will reference Mustafa Akyol’s story when he was on a flight from Saudi Arabia. He had attended a conference on the politics of…
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The Crucial Role of Religious Scholars in Combating Radicalism
Radicalism is understood as an ideology or movement that seeks rapid and forceful socio-political change. Radical movements aim to transform all aspects of society and…
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Unique Tradition for New Santri at Pesantren Sukorejo
Amid the digital age’s rapid changes, Pesantren Salafiyah Syafi’iyah Sukorejo in Situbondo, East Java, upholds a unique tradition: every new santri must undergo a 41-day…
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Sufism, Cafés, and Urban Spirituality
Modernization has permeated nearly all areas of Indonesia, marked by significant changes in various aspects of daily life. Rationalization, growth, and rapid technological adoption illustrate…
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Localization of Islam by Gus Dur: The Genesis of Islam Nusantara
The term Islam Nusantara is not explicitly mentioned in the works of Gus Dur (Kiai Abdurrahman Wahid). This term gained prominence only after his passing…
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Sheikh Musa, The Crossdressing Sufi
Sufism, or Islamic mysticism, often involves a journey towards the Creator. Sufis, or practitioners of Sufism, typically shun worldly matters to focus on their spiritual…
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Orientalism and Occidentalism in the Interpretation of the Qur’an
Orientalism and Occidentalism in the Interpretation of the Qur’an The interpretation of the Qur’an encompasses various approaches and perspectives, particularly in the context of Orientalism…
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Post-Islamism: A Response to Islamism
Social change is not only manifested in the modern world’s technological advancements but also in the dynamics of religious movements. An example of this is…
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After the Sacrifice
After performing his sacrificial duty, Kaban found himself plagued by nightmares. Even long after the Feast of Sacrifice had passed, these nightmares haunted him, depriving…
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Amtsilati: An Innovation in Nahu Saraf Learning and Its Development
In the tradition of pesantren, Nahu and Saraf are foundational sciences, unlocking countless other fields of knowledge. Mastery of these two disciplines is considered essential…
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