Two philanthropic institutions for one purpose in different ways: utilisation of religious philanthropy in terrorism financing in Indonesia
Jemaah Islamiyah is a banned terrorist group in Indonesia that has been known to raise funds through faith-based philanthropic institutions. Baitul Maal Abdurrahman Bin Auf (BM ABA) and Syam Organizer (SO) are among these institutions that have been identified as the ones that serve as a 'fundi...
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| author | Novi Dwi Nugroho Daniel Rabitha Retno Kartini Savitaningrum Imansah Ahsanul Khalikin |
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| description | Jemaah Islamiyah is a banned terrorist group in Indonesia that has been known to raise funds through faith-based philanthropic institutions. Baitul Maal Abdurrahman Bin Auf (BM ABA) and Syam Organizer (SO) are among these institutions that have been identified as the ones that serve as a 'funding machine' for the group. A case study explored the mechanisms BM ABA and SO used to collect religious philanthropy funds to support Jemaah Islamiyah. The study found that the use of faith-based philanthropic institutions for financing terrorism in Indonesia may involve different methods but can be aimed at the same terrorist group. BM ABA tends to rely on charity boxes and donation cans, while SO primarily uses tabligh akbar (the recitation invited many people) as a means of gaining public sympathy. This research can help the Indonesian government determine charitable practices that can avoid abuse by terrorist groups. Preventing terrorism financing during the fundraising process is the primary step before continuing to the transfer and use of terrorism funds. The Indonesian government needs a mechanism to supervise faith-based philanthropic institutions and cohesively coordinate with related institutions. This monitoring mechanism can refer to the cases studied in this research study. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-587e0e075427475eaf9c83bf6d16a8142025-01-06T06:17:42ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Social Sciences2331-18862025-12-0111110.1080/23311886.2024.2428370Two philanthropic institutions for one purpose in different ways: utilisation of religious philanthropy in terrorism financing in IndonesiaNovi Dwi Nugroho0Daniel Rabitha1Retno Kartini Savitaningrum Imansah2Ahsanul Khalikin3Extremism and Terrorism Research Groups, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional Republik Indonesia, Jawa Barat, Jakarta Pusat, IndonesiaExtremism and Terrorism Research Groups, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional Republik Indonesia, Jawa Barat, Jakarta Pusat, IndonesiaResearch Centre for Religious and Belief, National Research and Innovation Agency, IndonesiaReligious Movement Research Groups, Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional Republik Indonesia, Jakarta Pusat, IndonesiaJemaah Islamiyah is a banned terrorist group in Indonesia that has been known to raise funds through faith-based philanthropic institutions. Baitul Maal Abdurrahman Bin Auf (BM ABA) and Syam Organizer (SO) are among these institutions that have been identified as the ones that serve as a 'funding machine' for the group. A case study explored the mechanisms BM ABA and SO used to collect religious philanthropy funds to support Jemaah Islamiyah. The study found that the use of faith-based philanthropic institutions for financing terrorism in Indonesia may involve different methods but can be aimed at the same terrorist group. BM ABA tends to rely on charity boxes and donation cans, while SO primarily uses tabligh akbar (the recitation invited many people) as a means of gaining public sympathy. This research can help the Indonesian government determine charitable practices that can avoid abuse by terrorist groups. Preventing terrorism financing during the fundraising process is the primary step before continuing to the transfer and use of terrorism funds. The Indonesian government needs a mechanism to supervise faith-based philanthropic institutions and cohesively coordinate with related institutions. This monitoring mechanism can refer to the cases studied in this research study.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2428370Religious philanthropyterrorism financingIndonesiaCriminology and Criminal JusticeSecurity Studies - Pol & Intl RelnsAsian Studies |
| spellingShingle | Novi Dwi Nugroho Daniel Rabitha Retno Kartini Savitaningrum Imansah Ahsanul Khalikin Two philanthropic institutions for one purpose in different ways: utilisation of religious philanthropy in terrorism financing in Indonesia Cogent Social Sciences Religious philanthropy terrorism financing Indonesia Criminology and Criminal Justice Security Studies - Pol & Intl Relns Asian Studies |
| title | Two philanthropic institutions for one purpose in different ways: utilisation of religious philanthropy in terrorism financing in Indonesia |
| title_full | Two philanthropic institutions for one purpose in different ways: utilisation of religious philanthropy in terrorism financing in Indonesia |
| title_fullStr | Two philanthropic institutions for one purpose in different ways: utilisation of religious philanthropy in terrorism financing in Indonesia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Two philanthropic institutions for one purpose in different ways: utilisation of religious philanthropy in terrorism financing in Indonesia |
| title_short | Two philanthropic institutions for one purpose in different ways: utilisation of religious philanthropy in terrorism financing in Indonesia |
| title_sort | two philanthropic institutions for one purpose in different ways utilisation of religious philanthropy in terrorism financing in indonesia |
| topic | Religious philanthropy terrorism financing Indonesia Criminology and Criminal Justice Security Studies - Pol & Intl Relns Asian Studies |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2024.2428370 |
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