Indonesia

The World Peace Conference, held in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, called for the intensification of efforts by Muslim preachers from both the Shia and Sunni sects to promote the tolerant Islamic message and to actively participate in achieving peace in…

The Indonesian Religious Affairs Ministry has translated the Holy Quran into as many as 26 regional languages through its research and development centre, according to a local news outlet. Mohammad Ishom, head of the project, explained that the 26 regional…

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Indonesia’s Timor island, causing panic and light damages to several buildings and houses, including the governor’s and mayor’s offices. Video circulating on social media showed residents in Kupang panicking as houses and buildings swayed…

The branch of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine’s International Center for Quranic Promotion in Bandung, Indonesia, held a ceremony to honor the Quranic students in this city. As part of the motivational programs aimed at encouraging the memorization of the Holy Quran,…

Most of the Sampang Shiites in Indonesia live in a sanctuary in the Jamundo region. Ten years ago, many of the Sampang Shiite community in Indonesia were evicted from their hometown in the village of Karanggayam. In a clash with…

The Indonesian Ulema Council, in cooperation with the Muslim World League, held an international Islamic Conference titled “Religion, Peace and civilization” in the capital Jakarta, with the participation of a delegation from the “Kadhimiya Holy Shrine”. In a statement received…

The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry of Indonesia is set to develop Muslim-friendly tourism, with a focus on mosque-based halal tourism, reports Antara News Agency. Accordingly, officials are encouraging tourists to visit the many wonderful mosques in Indonesia during Eid…

Over the past two days, a group of young actors in the Indonesian city of Bandung, presented a theatrical show, recalling the struggle and jihad of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) and the painful tragedy of his martyrdom on…

An analytical article published by the Indonesian news website ‘Katadata’ confirmed that the Arba’een Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, is one of the living examples in the world in achieving social control. In the article translated by…

The Indonesian public newspaper, Creed Hype, published religious supplications and Du’as in Arabic and Latin as well as Indonesian with brief explanations of these works. The newspaper started its opening article with this Du’a, “Oh God, I seek refuge in…