Purifying the Faith: The Muhammadijah Movement in Indonesian Islam

by James L. Peacock

The Muhammadijah (or Muhammadiyah) movement was founded by Ahmad Dahlan in 1912 and evolved to emphasize religious and secular education, personal moral responsibility, and a tolerance for other faiths. It is the second largest Islamic organization in Indonesia with an estimated 30 million followers. In 1970, James L. Peacock spent eight months in Indonesia immersing himself in the thinking, religious practice, and daily lives of Muhammadijah followers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1469635151
• ISBN13: 9781469635156
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Unc Retired Faculty Association
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"