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Behind the glitter of the digital age lies a corrosive threat quietly eroding the foundations of society, particularly in rural communities. That threat is the hoax, misleading information that spreads unchecked like an unrivaled ruler, plunging communities into confusion and fear. Ironically, rural communities often portrayed as close-knit societies rooted in strong familial values have […]

The amber glow of dusk stretches across the western horizon, signaling the day’s end. While urban centers remain alive with activity, a quiet stillness descends upon this small village. The cheerful voices of schoolchildren returning home stand in stark contrast to the unease of unemployed youth, uncertain how to fill the long afternoon hours. Joblessness […]

Gossip, or speaking about other people’s faults behind their backs, is a social problem commonly found in various communities, including rural communities. However, it is not uncommon for this gossip to seem like a “daily activity” that is stigmatized as a habit of the uneducated. This stigma needs to be critically examined so that we […]

Indonesian democracy is being tested by rampant money politics. People’s voices, which should determine the nation’s direction, have been sold for rupiah bills. When people’s representatives are elected through these corrupt practices, can they truly work for people? Or do they instead become puppets of the oligarchy and rent-seekers? Money politics traps people in a […]

By M. Mas’ud Said. The waqf movement is not limited to Indonesia but is also present in various countries around the world. This movement is not confined to Muslim-majority nations such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Malaysia, Sudan, or Morocco, but is also active in non-Muslim countries. For example, renowned universities like Al-Azhar in Egypt are […]