Stories About ‘Nahdlatul Ulama (NU)’

The following stories talk about the subject ‘Nahdlatul Ulama (NU)’.

Neo-colonialism in Libya

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011, by David. 23 Comments

Hasyim Muzadi sees a dark western oil grab plot in the attack by allied powers on Libya.


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.


Official, Recognized Religions

Friday, October 1st, 2010, by David. 10 Comments

Nineteen 'local' religions clamouring for state recognition says the NU, but the God of Indonesia is a jealous being.


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.


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.


Swiss Minaret Ban Outrage

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009, by David. 147 Comments

Swiss Minaret Ban PosterIndonesian government and religious leaders defend religious freedom for Swiss Muslims.


Most Influential Muslim Leaders

Monday, November 30th, 2009, by David. 10 Comments

Prominent Indonesian Muslims striding the world stage, winning prizes, and on important lists.


Operasi Cipta Kondisi

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

PolriMonitoring Ramadan mosque sermons in the war on terrorism.


‘Ilusi Negara Islam’

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

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


Left & Right Wing Extremists

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009, by David. 15 Comments

Dealing with enemies on the left and the right keeps Nahdlatul Ulama leaders busy talking.


Reading & Writing Arabic

Monday, February 16th, 2009, by David. 12 Comments

Reading and writing in Arabic is a must for civil servants and village heads in Bogor.


Islamic Fatwa Against…..

Friday, January 30th, 2009, by David. 14 Comments

The six new fatwas from the Majelis Ulama Indonesia, from vasectomies to abstaining at election time.


Religious Differences & Pluralism

Saturday, November 29th, 2008, by Ross. 30 Comments

Ross on the bigotry of teachers of religion in Islamic schools, ideological jilbabs, and Dewi Persik.


Political Ads, PKS

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008, by David. 11 Comments

PKSJustice Party political ads on television, how the PKS is approaching the 2009 election.


East Java Election Update

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008, by David. 4 Comments

Update and results of the East Java election, and winning the votes of the Nahdlatul Ulama faithful.


Chinese Muslims

Friday, October 17th, 2008, by David. 75 Comments

Cheng HooA minority within a minority, organization and numbers of Chinese Muslims in Java and North Sumatra.


Khofifah Indar Parawansa

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008, by David. 22 Comments

On whether women, in this case Khofifah Indar Parawansa, are suitable for regional leadership positions.


Youth Groups & Activists Running Amok

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008, by David. 58 Comments

Boisterous youth groups in search of alcohol and the attractions of Batam.


FGM

Monday, March 3rd, 2008, by David. 446 Comments

Foreign efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation.


Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Friday, January 25th, 2008, by David. 30 Comments

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Indonesia's relationship with Israel.


New Year’s Eve Parties

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007, by David. 18 Comments

Whether New Year's Eve parties are inappropriate in Indonesia.


Mainstream

Monday, October 29th, 2007, by David. 7 Comments

Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama duke it out in Banyuwangi.


Humorous Sermons

Thursday, September 6th, 2007, by David. 4 Comments

Muslim preachers make too many jokes.


PLTN Muria

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007, by David. 31 Comments

PLTN Muria, and nuclear energy in general, is haram for some.


Priyo Budi Santoso

Sunday, September 2nd, 2007, by David. 3 Comments

Golkar's religious roadshow, led by Priyo Budi Santoso.


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