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This book discusses three major elements - MTV, the Music of Malaysia, and the Music of Indonesia - and how these three interact in the modern cultural setting. The research objective behind the book was to study the impact of globalization, in the form of the MTV onslaught on the youth musical culture and identities of Indonesia and Malaysia, and to determine what theoretical basis could explain the new cultural products which have risen in response to this process. The book goes on to examine whether the nasyid and irama Malaysia music genres in Malaysia and dangdut in Indonesia are part of

This article discusses the life, struggle, and personality of Abdul Kahar Muzakki in 2019 was appointed as a National Hero. This study is based on the fact that information and studies on figures who play essential roles and contributions in the journey of the Indonesian nation are minimal. As a result, it is not uncommon for people to mistake and confuse him with another figure, Abdul Kahar Muzakkar, who is a DI/TII figure. Therefore, the article adapted from a scientific lecture was translated and presented again for today's audience. The first discussion focused on the early formative period of Abdul Kahar Muzakkir and his work in the world of education and national politics. Then, this article discusses Abdul Kahar Muzakkir's position and role in the dynamics of the Islamist movement and political exemplary at the local and national level. By seeing his example in attitude, religion, and politics, the writer can even refute the views of Harry J. Benda and Clifford Geertz who argued that Indonesian politics is based on contestation between priyayi, secular, and Islam (H.J. Benda) or exclusive politics (C.J. Geertz). Abdul Kahar Muzakkir's personality and political role show that politics is also a battle between authorities and ordinary folks where Islam acts as a source of inspiration and moral aspirations for people to realize a just and prosperous society.

Islam and Civil Society in Southeast Asia -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- About the Contributors -- Preface -- 1. Introduction by Nakamura Mitsuo -- Part I: The Indonesian Experience: Civil Society versus the State -- 2. Nahdlatul Ulama and Civil Society in Indonesia by Mohammad Fajrul Falaakh -- 3. Muhammadiyah's Experience in Promoting Civil Society on the Eve of the 21st Century by M. Amin Abdullah -- Part II: The Malaysian Experience: Islamization, the Muslim Community, and Inter-Ethnic Relations -- 4. Islam, Civil Society, and Ethnic Relations in Malaysia by Mohamad Abu Bakar -- 5. Islamization and the Emerging Civil Society in Malaysia: A Case Study by Sharifah Zaleha Syed Hassan -- Part III: Minority Experience: Contribution of Muslim Civil Society to Civility -- 6. Defending Community, Strengthening Civil Society: A Muslim Minority's Contribution to Thai Civil Society by Chaiwat Satha-Anand -- 7. Islam and Civil Society in Thailand: The Role of NGOs by Preeda Prapertchob -- 8. The Making of Civil Society Through Waqf Institution in Mindanao by Michael O. Mastura -- 9. Islam and Civil Society: A Case Study from Singapore by Sharon Siddique -- Part IV: Towards a Global Civil Society: From Convergence to Common Agenda -- 10. Potential Islamic Doctrinal Resources for the Establishment and Appreciation of the Modern Concept of Civil Society by Nurcholish Madjid -- 11. Inter-Civilizational Dialogue: Theory and Practice in Islam by Osman Bakar -- 12. Islam and Civil Society in Southeast Asia: A Review by Omar Farouk Bajunid -- Index.