Laskar Jihad: Islam, Militancy, and the Quest for Identity in Post-New Order Indonesia

Laskar Jihad: Islam, Militancy, and the Quest for Identity in Post-New Order Indonesia

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Format Paperback
Pages 274
Language English
Published Aug 15, 2006
Publisher Southeast Asia Program Publications
ISBN-10 0877277400
ISBN-13 9780877277408
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Noorhaidi Hasan dives deep into the world of the Laskar Jihad movement, unraveling the intricate threads of Islam, militancy, and a quest for identity in Indonesia after the New Order. Through meticulous research, he sheds light on how this grassroots organization intertwines with broader international movements, revealing the complexities that shape its ideology.

The book provides an engaging narrative that captures the motivations and experiences of its members, offering a humanizing perspective on a topic often shrouded in stereotypes. Readers will find themselves immersed in the struggles for identity that underpin this challenging landscape.

With a balanced approach, Hasan explores not only the militant aspects but also the socio-political context that gives rise to such movements. This thoughtful analysis invites readers to reflect on the broader implications for understanding faith, violence, and the longing for belonging in a rapidly changing world.

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