Edition 153: Jul-Sep 2023 - Inside Indonesia: The peoples and cultures of Indonesia

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Urban Islam and security

Pemuda Pancasila post, Ranting Kalibaru / Ahmad Tri Hawaari

Vigilantism, religion and urbanism

When citizens go to the police asking for help they often side with vigilante groups / POLRI

An interview with Sana Jaffrey

Between an Islamic saint and Che Guevara?

Posters of Habib Rizieq and other Islamic saints and figures were sold by hawkers in a mosque after Friday prayer / Author

Jakarta’s urban poor see Habib Rizieq Shihab as a homegrown symbol of resistance and rebelliousness in the midst of their own marginisation

Rebranding for revival

Followers of the 212 Movement gather to pray together at Mesjid Agung, Kabupaten Ciamis, Jawa Barat (2/12/2021)/ ANTARA/Adeng Bustomi

In an election year, a reunion of the 212 Movement reflects a changing political landscape for urban Islam, but is there also a changing of the guard?

Vigilante partnerships

Reclaiming Jakarta with the Forum Betawi Rempug

When Salafism becomes fashionable

Masjid Nurul Iman Blok M / https://blokmsquare.co.id

By creating a bridge between pop-culture and its teachings, Salafism is becoming increasingly popular among young urban Muslims

Photo essay: Jakarta's gardu

Ahmad Tri Hawaari’s images highlight the long-standing urban form of the gardu or security post that can be found throughout many Indonesian cities.

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Urban Islam and security

Vigilantism, religion and urbanism

Between an Islamic saint and Che Guevara?

Rebranding for revival

Vigilante partnerships

When Salafism becomes fashionable

Photo essay: Jakarta's gardu

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