Muslims and tolerance
Subtitle: non-Muslim minorities under Shariah in Indonesia
By: Pramono U. Tanthowi
Contributors: Asian Muslim Action Network
Series: Islam in Southeast Asia: views from within
Publisher: Asian Muslim Action Network; Silkworm Books
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Language: eng
Number of pages: 54
ISBN-13: 9789749511121
Subjects: Human rights; Islamic law; Minorities (Islamic law); Religious tolerance; Islam
Description: "Indonesia's Reformasi era ushered in a new atmosphere of political openness, and among the ideas now being discussed is the implementation of Islamic law or shariah. Pramono U. Tanthowi begins with the question, "Does Islam tolerate non-Muslim minorities?" considering it from historical, political, and religious perspectives within the Indonesian context. Although the central government has not instituted Islamic law nationally, the local government of Cianjur regency in Sunda (West Java) has adopted certain aspects. Using Cianjur as a case study, Tanthowi surveys the views of non-Muslims on shariah as it has been applied over the last several years." --Book Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 50-54).