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The Quest for Sharia in Indonesia: The Mobilization Strategy of the Forum of Islamic Society

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The majority of Islamic revivalist movements in Indonesia that emerged immediately after the fall of the authoritarian Suharto regime in 1998 such as HTI (Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia or the Liberation Party of Indonesia) and FPI (Fron Pembela Islam or Islamic Defenders Front) have received considerable scholarly attention. In contrast, FUI (Forum Umat Islam or Forum of Islamic Society), which was established in 2005 as a coalition movement that consists of a number of Islamic elements, has thus far been insufficiently studied. This is unfortunate because, like the other Islamic revivalist movements, FUI also actively engages in social movement activities such as mass rallies, public gatherings, and media statements. Through the lens of social movement perspectives, this article aims to examine the emergence of FUI and how it mobilizes its organizational resources. The article suggests that the role of what is referred to as a movement’s ‘entrepreneur’ is crucial to the sustainability of FUI in the country’s social and political milieu.

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Titel: The Quest for Sharia in Indonesia: The Mobilization Strategy of the Forum of Islamic Society
verfasst von: Fahlesa Munabari
Publikationsdatum: 06.03.2018
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in: Contemporary Islam / Ausgabe 3/2018
Print ISSN: 1872-0218
Elektronische ISSN: 1872-0226
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11562-018-0416-z

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