This is the final volume in a series concerning the history of the Islamisation of the Javanese
people. Beliefs—or disbeliefs—about the supernatural are important in any society, so this …

Until currently there have been no specific publications, particularly in English, on women in
traditional Islamic educational institutions in Indonesia, known as pesantren, which played a …

The political downfall of the Suharto administration in 1998 marked the end of the" New
Order" in Indonesia, a period characterized by 32 years of authoritarian rule. It opened the …

This book presents a historical overview of the Indonesian film industry, the relationship
between censorship and representation, and the rise of Islamic popular culture. It considers …

In an important social change, female Muslim political leaders in Java have enjoyed
considerable success in direct local elections following the fall of Suharto in Indonesia …

Islam is increasing its influence in contemporary Indonesia. What impact does this have on
women's economic activity? In Indonesia there is a strong expectation that women should …

Sermon-filled soap operas, veils on rock stars, Muslim magazines, newspapers, and portals,
consumption of special Ramadan foods at McDonald's, Facebook “Hadiths of the Day,” and …

This article explores how the practice of polygamy is maintained in a Sasak pesantren (a
traditional Islamic boarding school for the study of the Qur'an, Hadith and classical texts) in …

In love, nothing exists between breast and Breast. Speech is born out of longing, True
description from the real taste. The one who tastes, knows; the one who explains, lies. How …

Tablighi Jama'at is one of the most popular Islamic purist movements in the world. Although
it has a growing presence in Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country, little research …