Category: Articles
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Is There A Concept of An Islamic State?
Islam has never been clear in conceptualizing the size and limits of the state. Prophet Muhammad left Medina without any clarity about its form of government for the Muslims.
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Indonesia between Islam and Nationalism
After reformation era, the beginning of democracy and freedom of expression, Indonesia witnessed the emergence of some anti-nationalism groups in public sphere. Therefore, the debate about the compatibility of Islam and nationalism is still relevant to be raised again.
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The Jihadists Misunderstanding on Al Ghazali
Al Ghazali said that State and religion are twin brothers. Religion is the basis, while the state is the guardian. Does Al Ghazali support the idea of Islamic state?
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Muhammadiyah: A Liberating Spirit of Surah Al-Ma’un
Muhammadiyah was founded by Ahmad Dahlan in 1912. He suggested that neglecting poor and orphans are the sin in social context, as told in the Quran at Surah Al-Ma’un.
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The Middle Path in Interpreting Quranic Verses
The interpretation of Quran has been developing between textual and contextual approach. The author offers the middle path, balancing the two approaches.
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Resonating Middle Path Islam from Europe
Misunderstanding toward Islam in the form of Islamophobia is real. Many people in the Western world acknowledge Islam as violent and threatening ideology. In this light, promoting a peaceful Islam that is upheld by Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah is necessary.
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Abed Al-Jabri on Contemporary Islamic Reformism
The reformist Muslim thinkers have been debating whether to adopt or reject the Westernization. Abed Al-Jabri is trying to resolve the dualism in Islamic reform.
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Ramadan Fasting is a Ritual of Love and Tolerance
Fasting in the holy month Ramadan is beyond absenting ourselves from food and drink. It is the ritual of tolerance and love for every humankind.
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Post-Islamism in Muslim World
What is post-Islamism, and how does it affect the political landscape of Muslim countries in the world? Ulil Abshar Abdalla shares his insights on the phenomena.
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There is No Khilafah Term in The Qur’an
Khilafah movements aims to re-establish an Islamic Caliphate in the world, but how Qur’an mentioned the term Khilafah itself?