Evaluating Epicurus on God and Evil: An Agnostic Perspective
Epicurus, the ancient Greek philosopher, is well-known for his hedonistic ethics and his critique of superstition and theism. He founded the school of thought...
The quest for religious reform goes global
For more than two decades, jihadists took pride in place as symbols of extremism and illustrations of the need for religious reform. They made...
How Unitary is the Muslim World?
The largest holiday in the Islamic calendar is Eid-al-Fitr, celebrated this year on March 10th across the Islamic world -- a world that stretches...
Takjil War Phenomena in Indonesia: Democracy in Diversity
The phenomenon of "Takjil War" has hit Indonesia. This can be seen from the many social media posts monitored from Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, and...
The Battle for the soul of Islam: A game of seduction
At the core of the tug-of-war is whether Islam in the 21st century will foster religiously and politically pluralistic societies or advocate autocracy.
The war...
Building a Resilient Planet: Islamic Values, Technological Advancements, and Climate Action
The issuance of Fatwa No. 86 of 2023 by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) on the Law of Controlling Global Climate Change marks a...
Religion Should Not Impact Political Decisions
Religion and politics are intertwined and have been the focus of debates in international politics. Both religion and politics have shaped societies and the...
Muslims’ struggle between spirituality and rationality
“Do you know better than God?" was a provocative statement by a friend of mine when I voiced unease about the distribution of my...
Sacred Stewardship: The Moral Imperative of Religious Leaders in Climate Advocacy
As world leaders, delegates and visitors embarked on the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the intersection...
Faith in Action: PBNU’s Strategic Use of Qunut Nazilah Prayer and Humanitarian Diplomacy
The Pengurus Besar Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU), the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia with more than 90 million members and known for its moderate and...