Religious Organisations

From the Archives Greg Fealy (ii65: Jan-Mar 2001) interviews the leader of a new, radical and militant sect

Violence at the National Monument in Jakarta almost caused a conflict between Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah in Lamongan

The Chinese Muslim community in Surabaya even has its own mosque

Indonesia's biggest Muslim organizations are having second thoughts about partisan politics

Pesantren progressives defend constitutional religious freedoms

Piety and consumption in popular Islam

The people of Poso are rebuilding their lives.

A photo gallery

Journalists strike after West Java’s most famous newspaper ‘withdraws’ poem.

Indonesia’s Muslim educators support democracy, but grapple with how to make that commitment consistent with Islamic law.

The rise, fall, and re-branding of a celebrity preacher

Understanding the Indonesian Council of Ulamas

NELLY VAN DOORN discovers a woman preacher revered for her faith and drive, who questions the image of a male-centred Islam.

Despite an impression that Islam has lately become a potent force of opposition, GREG BARTON thinks many Muslims have a stake in the status quo.

What are the prospects of Islamic opposition? How democratic will it be? GEORGE ADITJONDRO finds much to be hopeful about.

DJOHAN EFFENDI explores the paradox of young progressives in Indonesia's most traditional Islamic organisation.

In this snapshot of politics at the end of January, ARIEF BUDIMAN worries that the embryonic alliance between Amien Rais and Megawati remains vulnerable to government attack.

Indonesia’s transgendered community is raising its profile.

The waria community in this East Javanese city are out in the open, but misunderstanding and prejudice are still widespread.