Varieties of Religious Authority: Changes and Challenges in 20th Century Indonesian Islam

The twentieth century was a fascinating period of profound political, social and economic changes in Indonesia. These changes contributed to the diversification of the religious landscape and as a result, religious authority was redistributed over an increasing number of actors. Although many Muslims in Indonesia continued to regard the ulama, the traditional religious scholars, as the principle source of religious guidance, religious authority has become more diffused and differentiated over time. The present book consists of contributions which all deal with the multi-facetted and multidimensional topic of religious authority and aim to complement each other. Most papers deal with Indonesia, but two dealing with other countries have been included in order to add a comparative dimension. Amongst the topics dealt with are the different and changing roles of the ulama, the rise and role of Muslim organizations, developments within Islamic education, like the madrasa, and the spread of Salafi ideas in contemporary Indonesia.

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About the Contributors
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Acknowledgements
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Introduction
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1 - The Redefinition of Religious Authority among South Asian Muslims from 1919 to 1956
pp 1-16
- By Marc Gaborieau, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris
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2 - Understanding Al-Imam's Critique of Tariqa Sufism
pp 17-53
- By Michael Laffan, Sydney University
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3 - Traditional Islam and Modernity: Some Notes on the Changing Role of the Ulama in Early Twentieth Indonesia
pp 54-72
- By Jajat Burhanudin, Leiden University
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4 - The Role and Identity of Religious Authorities in the Nation State: Egypt, Indonesia, and South Africa Compared
pp 73-92
- By Abdulkader Tayob, Radboud University
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5 - Authority Contested: Mathla'ul Anwar in the Last Years of the New Order
pp 93-114
- By Didin Nurul Rosidin, Leiden University
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6 - Struggle for Authority: Between Formal Religious Institution and Informal-local Leaders
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- By Machasin, Gadjah Mada University
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7 - The Indonesian Madrasah: Islamic Reform and Modernization of Indonesian Islam in the Twentieth Century
pp 126-138
- By Arief Subhan, Islamic State University
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8 - From Apolitical Quietism to Jihadist Activism: “Salafis”, Political Mobilization, and Drama of Jihad in Indonesia
pp 139-156
- By Noorhaidi Hasan, Islamic State University
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9 - From handling Water in a Glass to Coping with an Ocean: Shifts in Religious Authority in Indonesia
pp 157-176
- By Andrée Feillard, French Public Centre of Scientific Research
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10 - Religious Authority and the Supernatural
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- By Kees van Dijk, Leiden University
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Index
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Changes and Challenges in 20th Century Indonesian Islam

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

About the Contributors
pp vii-x

Acknowledgements
pp xi-xii

Introduction
pp xiii-xviii

1 - The Redefinition of Religious Authority among South Asian Muslims from 1919 to 1956
pp 1-16

2 - Understanding Al-Imam's Critique of Tariqa Sufism
pp 17-53

3 - Traditional Islam and Modernity: Some Notes on the Changing Role of the Ulama in Early Twentieth Indonesia
pp 54-72

4 - The Role and Identity of Religious Authorities in the Nation State: Egypt, Indonesia, and South Africa Compared
pp 73-92

5 - Authority Contested: Mathla'ul Anwar in the Last Years of the New Order
pp 93-114

6 - Struggle for Authority: Between Formal Religious Institution and Informal-local Leaders
pp 115-125

7 - The Indonesian Madrasah: Islamic Reform and Modernization of Indonesian Islam in the Twentieth Century
pp 126-138

8 - From Apolitical Quietism to Jihadist Activism: “Salafis”, Political Mobilization, and Drama of Jihad in Indonesia
pp 139-156

9 - From handling Water in a Glass to Coping with an Ocean: Shifts in Religious Authority in Indonesia
pp 157-176

10 - Religious Authority and the Supernatural
pp 177-202

Index
pp 203-211

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