Table of Contents

1. Introduction Islam, state, and society 2. Islam and santri culture in Madura 3. Muslim politics Religious leaders in Medina’s veranda 4. Local strongmen, traditions, and overlooked aspects of the Madurese 5. Development, Islam, and resistance 6. Electoral politics Between alliance and competition 7. Village Politics Everyday struggle for influence 8. Conclusion

About the Author

Yanwar Pribadi is Assistant Professor of Local History at the State Islamic University (UIN) Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia. His research interests include the study of Muslim politics and cultures, citizenship, political and cultural violence, and rural studies.

Reviews

Yanwar Pribadi’s new book [...] is a vital addition and most welcome intervention in the literature. [...] Pribadi’s intimate portrayal of key actors involved in such contests, his depth of knowledge regarding backroom deals and the setting up of always fragile support networks, and his intense interest in mapping fluctuations of reputation and influence, result in a vivid depiction of matters of immediate political import.South East Asia Reserach (Konstantinos Retsikas, SOAS, UK)