Joke of the month? What do you get when you cross Sarah Palin and an Islamic polygamist? Meet Rhoma Irama – Indonesia’s king of dangdut Read more
Born-again cosmopolitan Pentecostalism and its expressive religiosity resonates with a new generation of Christians Read more
Taking a nap in the house of God Mosques provide more than just spiritual salvation during the fasting month Read more
Time bomb in Bali A culture that suppresses conflict disguises decades-long tensions in Balinese communities Read more
For the good of the people? The challenges of governing ‘societal organisations’ pose difficult questions for Indonesian democracy Read more
‘You’re crazy. Don’t make up things!’ Celebrity gossip shows denigrate homosexuality, but at least they talk about it Read more
We are the blessed ones Activists work to change men’s interpretations of Islam that justify their superiority at home Read more
The shadow of the Ayatollah Indonesia’s Shi’i community is struggling to find the right balance between local traditions and its fascination with Iran Read more
Front stage with the PKS At its upmarket congress, Indonesia’s biggest Islamic party tried but failed to convince it has become an open and inclusive party Read more
Praying across borders Doctrinal borders that divide traditionalist and modernist Muslims in Banjarmasin are breaking down, but slowly Read more
Supporting syariah, advancing women The life and work of an Islamic teacher in Aceh shows that the struggle for gender equality is about much more than syariah. Read more
Art for Allah’s sake A unique pesantren, founded and led by an internationally recognised Indonesian calligrapher, attracts men and women from all over the archipelago Read more
New leadership, new policies? The Nahdlatul Ulama congress in Makassar arrests the slide away from liberal views but shows the organisation's vulnerability to outside political interference Read more
Homophobia on the rise Recent attacks on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender meetings reveal the growing influence of Islamist groups and highlight unequal protection of citizenship rights Read more