Islam

In the aftermath of religious conflict, ethnic difference is becoming more prominent in Ambon

New programs of compulsory religious education for Muslim children in West Sumatra have received little publicity outside that province. Is this a new phase in the Islamisation of Indonesia?

Tension within Cabinet has once again become public. But while many see it as a religious clash, the more serious conflict, writes GERRY VAN KLINKEN, is over the protection of special business interests.

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

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.

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.

A Spanish enquirer gets the catechism in an exclusive Jakarta suburb. MARGARET COFFEY was there too.

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.

Abri officers are becoming more Islamic, but many do not want their Islam to become a political tool for the administration, according to MARCUS MIETZNER.

SIMON ANDREWARTHA discovers a quiet invasion by outsiders, even in the remotest villages.

Acehnese have no word for nightmare, but the trauma of the conflict years is nightly visited upon many survivors through their dreams.

An interview with the leader of a new, radical and militant sect

How Islamic will the new movements make Indonesia?

A spiritual home for the lost, this militant sect is used by dangerous elites for their own ends

The public teachings of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir

Life in an East Javanese Islamic boarding school

An Interview with Pak Imam Aziz, Program Coordinator, Syarikat