| ID | 101348 |
| Title Proper | Failure of the wahhabi campaign transnational Islam and the salafi madrasa in post-9/11 Indonesia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hasan, Noorhaidi |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Salafi madrasa has evolved in Indonesia as a consequence of Saudi Arabia's immensely ambitious global campaign for the Wahhabization of the Muslim umma. Demonstrating the importance of transnational networks in shaping the current dynamics of Indonesian Islam, the madrasa appears to be the centre of excellence for the Salafi protagonists to spread Saudi-style Wahhabi Islam among Indonesian Muslims at the grass-roots level. Its curriculum places an emphasis on the teaching of tawhid, or more precisely, Wahhabite doctrine. Meaning to accept and believe in the oneness of God and His absolute authority, tawhid is considered by the Salafis to be the pillar of the Muslim creed, whereby a superior moral order is established at the level of the individual, the family or the community. Because of its exclusive style and old-fashioned structure, it has attracted only a few abangan children, and thus has not brought about significant change. There is scepticism about the relentless effort of the Salafi teachers to recruit young villagers into their circles and introduce what they claim to be authentic Islam while criticizing local religious practices. Nonetheless, the impact of the madrasa has gone beyond the sphere of education. It has provided alternative access to education for underprivileged rural children and the downtrodden young and has offered a universal alternative model of truth and social action. Attempts to adjust the madrasa profile to the local context and national demands have been made by some Salafi protagonists in response to the geostrategic shifts and as a result of growing suspicion since 9/11 of the existence of the madrasa as a major training ground for terrorists. |
| `In' analytical Note | South East Asia Research Vol. 18, No. 4; Dec 2010: p675-705 |
| Journal Source | South East Asia Research Vol. 18, No. 4; Dec 2010: p675-705 |
| Key Words | Madrasa ; Islamic Education ; Salafism ; Indonesia ; Jafar Umar Thalib ; Yemen ; Wahhabi ; Islam ; 9/11 |