Author: Fajri Matahati Muhammadin

Some Q&A on Islamic Law in Indonesian Law

Very recently a Ph.D Student from Bangladesh came to me and asked some questions regarding his research on inter-faith marriage in Bangladesh, with comparative analysis to a few other countries including Indonesia. There are a few questions which I think I need to share to clarify possible misunderstandings by non-Indonesians who are learning about Indonesian

DETIK-DETIK MENUJU “PUNISH A ‘KAFIR’ DAY”

Selama beberapa minggu ini, di media sosial banyak beredar selebaran bertuliskan “punish a kafir”. Sebagian selebaran tersebut menyebutkan sebuah tanggal untuk aksi tersebut, yaitu 3 April 2018. Entah ini hoax atau bukan, tapi masifnya penyebaran selebaran ini dan banyaknya track record kekerasan agama oleh orang-orang fanatik membuat ini tetap mengkhawatirkan.

Understanding Islam in the Human Rights Discourse: The Role of “Fundamental Responsibilities” at Islam’s Core

  Understanding Islam in the Human Rights Discourse: The Role of “Fundamental Responsibilities” at Islam’s Core By Fajri Matahati Muhammadin Debates on Islam and human rights are always hot and ongoing. It seems that most debates lie on a right-per-right comparison or particular issues in the Muslim world. Some take a more positive approach by