What Is Religious Authority? - (Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics) by Ismail Fajrie Alatas (Paperback)

The book "Community Building and Islamic Authority in Indonesia" is a groundbreaking anthropological account that sheds light on the unceasing labor of community building in Java, Indonesia, and its role in assembling Islamic religious authority.

Through in-depth research and vivid storytelling, Alatas reveals how Muslim leaders navigate complex cultural settings to create distinctly Muslim communities, tracing their movements from the 18th century to today.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of Islamic religious authority and the ways in which it is assembled through community building.