For Darsem, Eid was a moment where she truly witnessed how, in the world she trod upon, material wealth overshadowed the god revered during the…
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Ramadan Teaches Simplicity
The gate of forgiveness, long awaited, has finally swung wide open. After an 11-month wait, the month of dignity has arrived. It’s only right that…
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Ale, Fish, and Loss
“Daddy, do fish have a religion?” “Why do you ask?” “If it dies, who will it go back to?” “You’re too young to think so…
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The Funny Side of Nahu
Back when I was actively studying at Annuqayah pesantren, I often came across sentences that contained deeper meanings (read: funny, amusing, lively, humorous, etc.) within…
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Abdullah Cekka
In the quiet corner of a rice field, a woman cried out loudly from a house, her voice no less powerful than the rain pouring…
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A Testimony of a Mosque
That night she was happy. So the moon, revealing itself perfectly in the dim sky, added to the brightness of her joyful spirit. “In about…
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Mama Gentur, the Teacher of Scholars from Pasundan
Indonesia is known for having many charismatic religious leaders spread across various regions. Likewise, in the Pasundan region, specifically in Cianjur, there are many figures…
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Saridin, the Story of the Saint “Mbalelo” from Pati
As we wander through the northern coastal areas of Java Island, we encounter various unique cultures of the Northern Coast (Pantura), one of which happens…
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The History of Quran Codification
The Quran, as the divine revelation sent down to Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel, stands as the greatest miracle throughout time. Composed in Arabic,…
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The Prostitute Who Entered Heaven*
No one knew how long the event had been going on or when it started. Because the change of days could no longer be perceived.…
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