Edition 52: Oct-Dec 1997

Imagining Islam

Margaret Coffey

Published: 30 September 2007

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

Djohan Effendi

Published: 30 September 2007

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

Karel Steenbrink

Published: 30 September 2007

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.

Nelly van Doorn

Published: 30 September 2007

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

Greg Barton

Published: 30 September 2007

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.

Gerry van Klinken

Published: 30 September 2007

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.

George Aditjondro

Published: 30 September 2007

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

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