Islam, Humanity, and Indonesian Identity: Reflections on History

Ahmad Syafii Maarif is considered a prominent figure for his role in calling the nation to awareness and struggle for greater moral order and national and religious purpose. A senior teacher and former leader of Muhammadiyah, a religious organization with a large membership, he is also an educator with a PhD from the University of Chicago. His work combines religious and national consciousness, exploring how Quranic knowledge and Islamic community participation can be integrated into a pluralist, democratic Indonesia that values diversity, freedom, and choice. This book, originally published in Bahasa Indonesia in 2009, brings together Syafii Maarif’s thinking through an examination of Indonesia’s history. It is now published in English with an elegant translation, providing insights into the role of religion in public life and how Islam can serve as a moral and political force in Indonesia.