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Islam and politics in Indonesia

Authors :
Takashi, Shiraishi
Source :
Japan Spotlight: Economy, Culture & History. May-June, 2004, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p38, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Muslims account for 87 percent of Indonesia's population or a total of 180 million and this majority makes it the world's largest 'Islamic' nation. Accompanying the 'Islamic Revival' in the political world, those advocating the establishment of Islamic states ruled by the increasing influence of Islam and Islamic law have come to the fore.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13489216
Volume :
23
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Japan Spotlight: Economy, Culture & History
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.123063037