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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.
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"What honour have we got left, when nobody is listening to us?"

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"Oil wealth has been a curse on us, made us weak and docile."

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"Laws are to be enforced justly but firmly, with an iron hand. This is the case anywhere, even in a family."

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"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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"Today the Western powers and media want to domesticate us like sheep, to keep us tame and domesticated."

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"Why should we use the Dollar even when we trade among ourselves?"

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"Our Prophet was a radical too- he fought against the injustices of his community and challenged the feudal order of his society, so they called him a radical. So what? We should be proud of that!"

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"What use is revelation or religion if it doesnt change anything?"

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"The Afghans did not have sophisticated weapons like the Soviets did, but with their faith they defeated a superpower."

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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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