Persatuan Islam Islamic Reform in Twentieth Century Indonesia

The book explores the emergence of major Islamic organizations in twentieth-century Indonesia, including Sarekat Islam, Muhammadijah, Nahdlatul Ulama, and Masjumi. Each group represents traditional Middle Eastern Islamic beliefs, advocating for the importance of Islamic law, though their interpretations vary. They share a conviction that the state should uphold religious values, despite differing views on what those values entail and how they should be integrated into modern Indonesian society. This highlights the complexity of Islamic thought and its role in governance.