Understanding Modernity and Fundamentalism in Islam

The video discusses the rise of fundamentalism in the Middle East, highlighting the internal conflict within Islam about whether Muslims can be modern and entrepreneurial while remaining pious. It contrasts this with the situation in Indonesia, where Muslims have chosen modernity through democratic means.

What recent events indicate a rise in fundamentalism in the Middle East?

• Peace treaties with Western countries

• Increased tourism in the Middle East

• Bombings in countries like Saudi Arabia and Morocco

• Economic growth in the region

What is the internal struggle within Islam primarily about?

• Adopting Western cultural practices

• Deciding on new religious texts

• Choosing between modernity and the caliphate

• Selecting a new religious leader

What question is central to the internal battle within Islam?

• Should Muslims migrate to Western countries?

• Can a Muslim be modern and still pious?

• Should Islam adopt Western political systems?

• Is there a need for new religious texts?

How have Indonesian Muslims approached the concept of modernity?

• Through violent protests

• By choosing modernity through democratic means

• By isolating themselves from the rest of the world

• By rejecting modernity completely

What distinguishes the situation in Indonesia from the Middle East regarding modernity?

• Indonesia has a larger Muslim population

• Indonesian Muslims have chosen modernity democratically

• The Middle East has more natural resources

• Indonesia is geographically isolated

Which region is primarily dealing with the struggle between modernity and the caliphate?

• Southeast Asia

• The Middle East

• Western Europe

• North America