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Islam in Indonesia was spread by Indians, claim many Islamic scholars: Rep
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The IIHC report says that "this is the reason that Indonesian Islam, like the one followed in India, believes in syncretism, tolerance and co-existence."
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India, Indonesia both home to world's largest Islamic populations, says NS
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
"Much like in India, Islam in Indonesia was spread by traders from present-day Kerala and Gujarat and Sufis from Bengal and Kashmir. This peaceful spread led to the development of a syncretic culture, where not only pre-Islamic religions flourished side by side, but age-old traditions and lo
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Pence praises moderate Islam in Indonesia
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [U.S.A.], Apr 21 (ANI): Vice President Mike Pence praised Indonesia for its tradition of "modern Islam" on Thursday, sending a conciliatory message to the Islamic world as the Trump administration continues to cause unease among Muslims.
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