The interrelation between the Islamic faith and consumerism has evoked abundant of religious expressions among Indonesian Muslims as well identity contests public piety. Despite fact that is irrelevant to many developed countries shifted into post-consumerism culture, are keen on practicing in every aspect life, including practices. This article discusses commodification aspects within practice...

Over the last two decades we have seen a proliferation in number of self-proclaimed Islamic scholars preaching piety to Muslim women. An emerging few these gaining prominence happen be women, feminizing what is predominantly patriarchal domain dawah (missionary work) and proselytization. Traditionally speaking, missionaries never been restricted particular moral province, perhaps due fact that ...

The use of images in intimate piety the XIV–XV centuries responded to need create a mental reality that would be complemented by imitation Jesus’, Mary’s and saints’ lives turned into models permanent emulation. faithful were expected show same qualities as these divine characters, so spiritual practices acquired ethical public implications. Devotional objects played central role meditation, af...