6 0Will moderate Islamic values stand against the onslaught of young radical clerics? EditorialThe Islam Nusantara theology of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest Indonesian Islamic organisation faces opposition from supporters of conservative Islam. Younger Muslim clerks calling for a universal IslamThe younger clerics argue for a universal Islam, where President Jokowi’s administration does not have the authority to deviate from. To spread moderate Islam, NU and the State Islamic Universities sponsored workers through Indonesia. It can also show how Islamic values can be made compatible with secularist values, such as democracy and nationalism.

Source: Libya Today October 25, 2017 22:52 UTC