The “Real” Culprit Behind The 2004 Tsunami
In a recent controversial book launched in Jakarta titled “Tsunami: The Proof of Abuya, The Son of Bani Tamim”, Hatijah Aam postulated that the cataclysmic 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Aceh was the brainchild of Asaari Muhammad or affectionately known by his followers as Abuya – the leader of the [...]
Trust the Japanese to come up with the name “tsunami”. In Japanese, it means “harbor waves”. And that’s quite appropriate description indeed. Tsunami waves are caused by undersea tremblors or landslide. In the depths of the oceans, such tidal waves have relatively small wave heights. If you are sailing on the surface of the oceans you [...]
On September 14, the outgoing Aceh Legislative Council passed a set of bylaws (Qanun Jinayat) that effectively replaces certain sections of the Criminal Code with Sharia laws for Muslims. Among other things, these bylaws call for death by stoning for those caught in adultery. The Aceh governor has refused to sign off on these bylaws, but [...]
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