Attacks show need for education, Solo residents say
More needs to be done to steer young people towards a correct understanding of Islam and away from extremist violence, residents of Solo told Khabar in the wake of recent deadly attacks.
By Yenny Herawati for Khabar Southeast Asia in Madiun, East Java
A caliph is freely chosen by Muslims everywhere for his wisdom and spiritual qualifications. The ISIL leader's proclamation of himself as caliph over all Muslims violates the principles of Islam.
Indonesia's tradition of moderate, tolerant Islam is under threat by hard-line groups who are imposing their conservative views on others and intimidating religious minorities.
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