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Abu Bakar Bashir, an Indonesian Islamic cleric, made a significant impact on his country's religious and political landscape. He was a prominent figure in advocating for religious freedom and social justice, despite facing challenges in his life. His activism, particularly in promoting peace and understanding within the Muslim community, inspired many. Although his life has been marked by controversy, his commitment to his beliefs has made him a central figure in Indonesia's modern history, where his influence continues to resonate.

"Likewise the leader of any state has to do the same, he has to enforce Shariah firmly, for he will be held in account later in the afterlife if he fails."


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"But the leaders of the OIC could not even accept Mahathir's proposal, yet they talk about respect and honour."


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"Arab leaders worry more about making money from the profits they get from oil and gas that they turn the other way when Lebanon is being destroyed right next to them. Their neighbours are being murdered, but they only make calculations for their own benefit."


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