Stories About ‘Muslim’

The following stories talk about the subject ‘Muslim’.

Jamasan, Larung Ageng, Sedekah Bumi & Manten Kucing

Friday, November 26th, 2010, by David. 7 Comments

Local government in Wonogiri withdraws funding for three traditional Javanese cultural ceremonies, while in Tulungagung a fourth practice is under threat.


Merapi Refugees & Ganjuran Church, Bantul

Monday, November 15th, 2010, by David. 13 Comments

On 8th November about 15 white clad men descended on the Ganjuran Sacred Heart Church in Sumbermulyo village, Bambanglipuro, Bantul, Yogyakarta, and demanded that dozens of Merapi volcano refugees that were being given shelter in the church, - those of them who were Muslim, - leave forthwith.


Heaven Scent

Saturday, September 11th, 2010, by David. 8 Comments

Idul Fitri prayers at the jail house; an ex-PKS politician goes into raptures over Abu Bakar Baasyir.


Koko Liem vs Anton Medan

Sunday, July 18th, 2010, by David. 16 Comments

Chinese celebrity preacher Koko Liem hits the big time; brawler Anton Medan unhappy.


Legalized Gambling & Casinos

Monday, July 12th, 2010, by David. 22 Comments

Legalised gambling in Indonesia a boon to state revenue or creator of social misery.


BPK Penabur in Cisarua, Bogor

Thursday, April 29th, 2010, by Ross. 55 Comments

A Christian short stay type complex in Cisarua, Bogor is burned to the ground by the 'Puncak Line'.


South Park Episode 201

Monday, April 26th, 2010, by David. 31 Comments

Indonesians weigh in on the South Park prophet [censored] bear suit controversy.


Marriage Age for Girls

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010, by Ross. 183 Comments

How young can girls be married, NU issues fatwa allowing for marriage below the age of consent.


Obama Visit

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, by David. 51 Comments

Howling opposition and worshipful support of the visit of president Obama to Indonesia.


Bekasi Bigots

Sunday, February 21st, 2010, by Ross. 196 Comments

Sectarian mapping of cities to prevent conflict, as another church, in Bekasi, is closed.


Heresy Law Challenge

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010, by David. 26 Comments

Constitutional Court hears case on free interpretation of religions, a human right or recipe for anarchy.


Forbidden Hair Styles for Women

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010, by Ross and David. 44 Comments

hairWomen's hair issues dominate discussions at an East Java clerics' meeting.


Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) Schools

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009, by David. 12 Comments

Problematic religious schools on Java, which ones and police monitoring of them.


Short Stories

Monday, August 31st, 2009, by Ross and timdog. 79 Comments

Short story competition on the culture wars, Timdog and Ross go head to head.


Operasi Cipta Kondisi

Monday, August 24th, 2009, by David. 25 Comments

PolriMonitoring Ramadan mosque sermons in the war on terrorism.


Beliefs in Spirits & Demons

Monday, August 17th, 2009, by David. 14 Comments

Fatwa on superstitious beliefs in arts and pop culture television.


Tangerang, City of Shame!

Monday, August 17th, 2009, by Ross. 69 Comments

Ross finds shameful bigotry in the fair city of Tangerang.


Mysticist Quran Desecration

Monday, August 3rd, 2009, by David. 30 Comments

Blasphemous farting attempts in Probolinggo see police swing into action against a kejawenist rebel.


Nur Din bin Muhammad Top & BUSHRO

Thursday, July 30th, 2009, by David. 49 Comments

Noordin M Top discovers blogspot and complains of American plunderers and soccer Crusaders.


Gated Muslim Communities & Halal Cities

Monday, July 27th, 2009, by David. 35 Comments

MadaniMuslim only housing estates and gated communities in Jakarta and surrounds, and Halal Bogor.


Western Intelligence Agencies

Friday, July 24th, 2009, by David. 31 Comments

Whether western intelligence agencies are bent on causing mayhem in Indonesia.


Chinese Uighurs & Xinjiang Province Riots

Thursday, July 16th, 2009, by David. 48 Comments

Islamic solidarity with the people of Xinjiang, or not, condemning, and getting along with China.


Tarekat Naqsyabandiyah

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009, by Ross. 19 Comments

A branch of the Sufi sect Tarekat Naqsyabandiyah is the latest target of the MUI.


Jilbab hot, and not – Mufidah, Uga & Ani

Thursday, May 28th, 2009, by David. 101 Comments

Mufidah KallaMufidah Kalla & Uga Wiranto are hot stuff in the battle for Muslim votes, while Mrs Ani is urged to cover up.


‘Fatwa’ on Social Networking – Facebook

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009, by David. 69 Comments

FacebookThe so-called fatwa against the use of social networking sites like Facebook and Friendster.


‘Ilusi Negara Islam’

Thursday, May 21st, 2009, by David. 40 Comments

The new book "The Islamic State Illusion", taking on hardline Islam in Indonesia.


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