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The use of Koran verses as the mask to do rebellion toward legal government, include governments which used khilafah Islamiyah as their system, already happened since khulafaur rasyidin era such as the history of Chaliph Ustman and Ali bin Abi Thalib assassinations.
This comic not only tells about horror and funny thing, but also it teaches the religious character of Indonesia. Besides showing ghosts such as kuntilanak, sundel bolong, pocong, and tuyul, it also displays how the important role of religious leaders in the village. Religious leaders sometime preaches Petruk and Gareng to do salat so that they are not disturbed kuntilanak. It can be important of children character forming.
Talking about song or music, so it is inseparable from Islamic spreading in Nusantara. Islam came to Nusantara through mysticism. This can not be denied that by Sufism, Islam could be accepted in Nusantara. The proofs of Nusantara ulama classical book always had the shape of poetry, or now it is called lyric, which if it is mixed with music instrument so it will create a song.
By: Sudarto MurtaufiqThe purpose of fasting is to attain the degree of piety. Those who are fasting are expected to be capable of developing and strengthening their powers of self-control in addition to putting aside wrongful desires and bad habits.
The chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) KH Said Aqil Siroj always says that the chaos in the islamic countries in the middle east is caused the people of those countries do not have the concept of nationalism toward their countries. They also can not find the meeting point (kalimatun sawa’) between Islam and democracy. They always contrast both and judge that democracy is the product of infidel. So that way, democracy is not appropriate with Islam.
Second, horizontal conflict is a conflict which occurs between society with other society. There are many motifs of this conflict such as economic and prosperity gap, domination, religion, different culture and ethnic, and so on. Clash between indigenous Dayak-Madurese, Ambon conflict, and Poso conflict are the specimens of this conflict.
By HM Misbahus SalamLately there has been a report widely discussed by Islamic leaders and legal experts regarding the repeal of syaria inspired local bylaws (Perda Syariah) by the Home Affair Minister. Many have criticized President Jokowi and considered him anti-Islam, for not being in favor of the Muslims. Whereas the Minister of Internal Affairs in a statement has never revoked sharia nuanced regulations.
By KH Yahya Cholil Staquf Nusantara is a term used to describe the vast Indonesian archipelago that stretches across the tropics from Sumatra in the west to Papua in the east. It is a region characterized by immense geographic, biological, ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity. The word “nusantara” first appeared in Javanese literature in the 14th century, and referred to the enormous chain of islands that constituted the Hindu-Buddhist Majapahit Empire.
By M. Rizvi This year’s presidential election was marked by many remarkable events, ranging from an impressive show of people power to the darkest of political black campaigns. But while the election process has caused divisions within some strata of society, it has also generated a sense of solidarity that was rarely seen in past elections. A fascinating development, in some areas, was the revitalization of the strong ties created by Sukarno, the country’s first president, and KH Hasyim Asy’ari, the founder of the Islamic organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
By A. S. Halawani, PhDWhat follows is based on a true story…There was an affluent father who used to keep his family fed and clothed decently, if not splendidly. After a while, things changed and he became in straitened circumstances. Unable to afford food for his family as he used to, the month of Ramadan came. His social standing as well modesty prevented him from stretching his hand to ask others for assistance even if it were in the form of a personal debt. While struggling with life, all he could manage to be feeding his children with was nothing but cheese, oil and beans.
By A. Chaedar AlwasilahAs Muslims ready themselves for Ramadhan, a spirit of understanding is essential for religious harmony. Fasting during Ramadhan is the annual obligation of every Muslim and comprehending its essence will help non-Muslims especially to develop such a spirit.
By Donny Syofyan Islamic New Year is coming. Unlike New Year of the Gregorian calendar, Islamic New Year is less popular in terms of its being a pleasurable event and great celebration. Even a lot of Muslims are apt to celebrate the latter in a joyous and gleeful manner and leave the former behind.
