Breaking out!
DJOHAN EFFENDI explores the paradox of young progressives in Indonesia's most traditional Islamic organisation.
Itinerant scholars
Hinduism and Islam were born so far away. How did Indonesians learn of them? KAREL STEENBRINK traces a long history of religious scholars travelling overseas.
Portrait of a female preacher
NELLY VAN DOORN discovers a woman preacher revered for her faith and drive, who questions the image of a male-centred Islam.
Islam in opposition? It's not that simple.
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.
A local hero
To Jakarta, he is an enigma. To the Madurese, he holds out hope for a better society. GERRY VAN KLINKEN goes to the grass-roots.
How Muslims will say 'No'
What are the prospects of Islamic opposition? How democratic will it be? GEORGE ADITJONDRO finds much to be hopeful about.
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