Ismail Fajrie Alatas
1 book
About the Author
Ismail Fajrie Alatas is a scholar whose work explores the dynamics of religious authority and community formation within Islamic societies. Drawing on extensive fieldwork in Indonesia, he examines how religious leaders cultivate influence and shape communal practices in contemporary Muslim contexts. His research bridges anthropology, history, and Islamic studies, offering nuanced insights into the interplay between tradition and modernity. Alatas’s scholarship is valued for its depth, clarity, and commitment to understanding lived religion.
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Books by Ismail Fajrie Alatas
