The Islamic calendar, known as the Hijri calendar, marks time not through solar cycles but through the waxing and waning of the moon. This lunar system shapes…
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Religious diplomacy can open channels of communication when official negotiations have stalled. In conflict zones, faith leaders often possess local trust,…
For more than a century, Muhammadiyah has shaped Indonesia's social and religious landscape, and few of its efforts have been as quietly transformative as its…
Islamic teachings on nonviolence and reconciliation begin with a firm belief in the dignity of every human being. The Qur’an presents peace, justice,…
Bali has become associated with both the pain caused by religiously framed violence and the patient work of rebuilding trust. Its importance reaches beyond…
In a world where headlines often emphasise division, quiet gatherings of young people from different faith traditions are rewriting the story. Across…
For more than four decades, Prof. Dr. M. Din Syamsuddin has stood at the centre of Indonesia's religious life, guiding the Muhammadiyah movement, chairing the…
For many Australians hearing the word "jihad" in a news bulletin or at a train platform, a particular image often springs to mind. It is shaped by headlines…
Indonesia stands at a remarkable crossroads. As the world's largest Muslim-majority country and the third-largest democracy, its foreign policy carries weight…
Trust between faith communities grows through repeated, ordinary encounters. It is built when a mosque, church, synagogue, temple, gurdwara, or secular…