Dec 17, 2020 | Politics, Profiles
Hidayatullah is not as big as the major Islamic organizations in Indonesia such as the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and the Muhammadiyah. Still, Hidayatullah is worth highlighting in the context of Islam and politics in the country. The history of Hidayatullah started with...
Dec 16, 2020 | Politics, Profiles
The Pelajar Islam Indonesia or the Indonesian Islamic Students (PII) is another Islamic organization with a long history in Indonesian politics. Some of the famous alumni of PII are now members of the so-called Coalition to Save Indonesia (KAMI), an opposition group...
Dec 16, 2020 | Politics, Profiles
Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah is one of the oldest Islamic organizations in Indonesia. Like many other Islamic organizations, Al Irsyad also has an extensive network. Al Irsyad was established on Sep. 6, 1914 as an Islamic organization focused on the education and religious...
Dec 15, 2020 | Politics, Profiles
The Persatuan Islam or Islam Union (Persis) is one of many Muslim groups in Indonesia. Its stronghold is in West Java. In President Soekarno’s era, Persis was strongly affiliated with the Masyumi Party. Today, the Group is affiliated with the opposition party PKS....
