Category: Train of Thought

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

Fornication and Homosexual Conduct: Who Does It Harm?

    Debates on the Draft Criminal Code is hot as always, including (and especially on) the plans to criminalize fornication and homosexual conduct. Of all the debates concerning the matter, one of the critics towards the criminalization is on the rights to privacy. According to this critic, consensual fornication or homosexual conducts cannot be