What is it about?
This article explores how Indonesian Muslims in the 1930s sought to reconcile Islam with nationalism under Dutch colonial rule. While drawing on Arab Middle Eastern thought, they reinterpreted it in their own context, helping to shape the foundation of Indonesia’s independence movement.
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Why is it important?
This study highlights how Indonesian Muslims in the 1930s not only imported Arab Middle Eastern ideas but also reinterpreted them in their own context. By focusing on diverse debates over Islam and nationalism, it reveals the late colonial era as a pivotal moment when reconciliation became mainstream. This fresh perspective challenges older views of stagnation and offers a more nuanced understanding of religion and nationalism
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External connections have been vital to Southeast Asia’s historical development. Yet, this does not mean that Southeast Asian people have been mere passive recipients. In this article, using Indonesia and the Arab Middle East as a case study, I have sought to depict the nuanced, negotiated ties between Southeast Asia and the wider world.
Motoki Yamaguchi
Kyoto Daigaku
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This page is a summary of: Reconciling Islam with Indonesian Nationalism: Acceptance of the Arab Middle Eastern Influence During the Dutch Colonial Period, Die Welt des Islams, April 2024, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/15700607-20240004.
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