The dark night, accompanied by the sound of owls, made the atmosphere tense. The owl’s hoots echoed as I successfully leaped over a small ditch.…
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A Can of Eid Biscuits
For Darsem, Eid was a moment where she truly witnessed how, in the world she trod upon, material wealth overshadowed the god revered during the…
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The gate of forgiveness, long awaited, has finally swung wide open. After an 11-month wait, the month of dignity has arrived. It’s only right that…
View More Ramadan Teaches SimplicityAutokritik terhadap Peradaban Islam Kini
Mari kita mengurai ke hal paling mendasar yakni secara etimologis. Dalam bahasa Indonesia, kata “peradaban” memiliki akar kata dari bahasa Jawa yaitu “adab” (عاداب) yang…
View More Autokritik terhadap Peradaban Islam KiniAle, Fish, and Loss
“Daddy, do fish have a religion?” “Why do you ask?” “If it dies, who will it go back to?” “You’re too young to think so…
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SELA GIGI IBU di sela gigi ibu ada jalan menuju surga gang sempit yang tak kusangka-sangka dan atas permukannya yang lembab aku terhindar dari panas…
View More DI KERUT WAJAH IBUAbdullah Cekka
In the quiet corner of a rice field, a woman cried out loudly from a house, her voice no less powerful than the rain pouring…
View More Abdullah CekkaMama Gentur, the Teacher of Scholars from Pasundan
Indonesia is known for having many charismatic religious leaders spread across various regions. Likewise, in the Pasundan region, specifically in Cianjur, there are many figures…
View More Mama Gentur, the Teacher of Scholars from PasundanSaridin, the Story of the Saint “Mbalelo” from Pati
As we wander through the northern coastal areas of Java Island, we encounter various unique cultures of the Northern Coast (Pantura), one of which happens…
View More Saridin, the Story of the Saint “Mbalelo” from PatiThe History of Quran Codification
The Quran, as the divine revelation sent down to Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel, stands as the greatest miracle throughout time. Composed in Arabic,…
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