Does religion bring happiness?
The Jakarta Post: WIN/Gallup International recently published its poll result regarding the positive role of religion in countries worldwide. The fascinating finding is that Indonesia tops the list, with about […]
Indonesia: Hardliner group FPI tries to interrupt Lajna Imailla’s weekly Qur’an class
By Iin Qurrotul Ain for www.arhlibrary.com This incident happened today. FPI Shouted “Allahu Akbar”, Besieging Al-Misbah Mosque Ahmadies are besieged by hardliner, group called FPI (Islamic Defender Front) in Almisbah Mosque, […]
Keep Indonesia Secular, President Yudhoyono Urges
Source: The Jakarta Globe Jakarta. Indonesia is not a Muslim country and any efforts to turn it into one must be resisted, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Wednesday as […]
A Tangle of Conflicts: The Dirty Business of Palm Oil
By Nils Klawitter Palm oil can be found in many of the products we consume each day. Much of it comes from Indonesia, where brutal methods are deployed against locals. One of the main suppliers says it is cleaning up its act, but has it really changed? Two months ago, […]
Indonesian Ahmadis defy prayer ban call
UCAnews.com: by Katharina R. Lestari — Muslim council demands sect adheres to mainstream teachings Followers of a minority Muslim sect in Indonesia are continuing daily prayers in their West Java mosque despite a call for a ban from the district’s Indonesian Ulema Council. Syaiful Uyun, an Ahmadiya cleric at the […]
Spain: Endangered Java mouse-deer born in zoo
Source: BBC A baby Java mouse-deer – one of the smallest hoofed animals in the world – has been born at a zoo in southern Spain. The newborn deer is […]
Business as usual for Ahmadis in W. Java, despite threat
Source: thejakartapost.com Ahmadis in Ciamis, West Java, are observing their religious activities as usual at the Nur Khilafat Mosque, despite a call from the local Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) for them to cease worshipping in a bid to maintain security and order. “Everything is normal and secure as of now. Hopefully, […]
Indonesian Ahmadis defy prayer ban call
Source: ucanews.com Muslim council demands sect adheres to mainstream teachings. Followers of a minority Muslim sect in Indonesia are continuing daily prayers in their West Java mosque despite a call for a ban from the district’s Indonesian Ulema Council. Syaiful Uyun, an Ahmadiya cleric at the mosque, told ucanews.com that daily […]
Indonesia: Intimidation of Ahmadis escalates in West Java
Source: thejakartapost.com The Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) West Java is standing strong after the local Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued a letter asking them to cease worshipping in order to maintain […]
Editorial: Minority Groups Need Protection
By Jakarta Globe on 12:11 am Apr 25, 2014 Indonesia’s Constitution, the country’s highest legal authority, has clearly guaranteed the right of any citizen or group of people to live or exist here and practice their religion or beliefs as long as they don’t disrupt others. So there are no […]
Ahmadis Unequivocal in Response to Ban by MUI?
The Jakarta Post: Jakarta. An Ahmadiyah community in West Java has lashed out at a call for a ban on its activities by the country’s highest clerical council, which only […]
INDONESIA: HATRED FOR SALE – Organized persecution of Shiites launched
Source: thejakartapost.com More than 1,000 people attended an anti-Shia declaration on Sunday at the Al Fajr mosque in the West Java capital of Bandung, in what appeared to be the first […]
Indonesia: Ahmadis, Shiites cast votes in hope for change
Source: thejakartapost.com In Sidoarjo, East Java, the Sampang Shiites also cast their votes near their displacement camp. A number of police and military personnel were deployed to the location for security reasons. “Eveything is good. There’s no problem,” Sidoarjo Police chief Adj. Comr. Marjuki said as quoted by tempo.co. Sixty-seven Shia […]
Indonesia: Displaced Ahmadiyah in Mataram cast votes
Source: thejakartapost.com We hope the elected people’s representatives will embrace all people without differentiating them based on ethnic, religious or racial background. Seventy-one displaced Ahmadiyah at Wisma Transito in Mataram, West […]
Indonesia’s Islamic parties surprise with strong showing in election
by kanupriya kapoor AND randy fabi Indonesia’s Islamic parties surprise with strong showing in election il JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s Islamic political parties are poised to grab a larger-than-expected share of the vote in Wednesday’s general election, indicating a loyal following in the world’s most populous Muslim nation despite a […]
Global Religious Diversity
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Malaysian Ahmadiyah community Interfaith Symposium
Politicians have failed so ordinary folks must stand up Source:The Malaysian Insider Politicians, from Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat, have failed to protect the freedom of worship for all religions […]
Muslim History in the Southern Philippines
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Election: Ahmadiyah refugees have high hopes for change
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Indonesia: Minority groups have high hopes for elections
Source: thejakartapost.com After years of persecution and discrimination, the nation’s minorities have said they will go to the polls this year to support legislative and presidential candidates who uphold freedom of religion. As many as 66 displaced Ahmadis, who have been taking shelter at Wisma Transito in Mataram, West Lombok, West […]