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By Febriyanti LestariThough Abderrahmane Sissako does not mention in the film that his Timbuktu (2014) is “based on a true story,” it is obvious that he was inspired by the actual crisis in Mali in 2012. Between March 2012 and 2013, Timbuktu, particularly, was controlled by the extremist grou...
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By Febriyanti LestariHistorically, secularism was born and developed in Europe as an effort to solve the religious conflicts among different Christian sects. This Western concept seems to have been effective in predominantly Christian societies, but the success of its application elsewhere remains d...
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By Febriyanti LestariTaqva: A Man’s Fear of God (2006) is undeniably a thought-provoking film. Not only does it allow non-Muslim audience to understand everyday issues that Muslims are constantly struggling with, it also potentially evokes deep internal feelings of self-criticism for the Musli...
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By Febriyanti LestariAyad Akhtar’s Disgraced (2012) is a provocative play that obviously intends to discomfort both Muslim and non-Muslim audience. Though set in four relatively short scenes, it is full of sharp critique not only to Islam but also subtly to the West yet leaves space ...
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By Febriyanti LestariMuhammad Asad’s The Road to Mecca is a confessional autobiography which is written in a perfect balance of emotional and intellectual accounts. He sounds remarkably honest in reflecting his spiritual journey and search for truth but at the same time reasonable and rational...
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