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One of Indonesia’s most respected religious scholars is being remembered for his drive to promote diversity in the Muslim-majority country. Ahmad Syafi’i Ma’arif, who passed away on May 27 at the age of 86, was known for his vision of inclusive Islam, a progressive attitude and a true champion of pluralism in the country. Affectionately known as “Buya”– a term in Sumatra’s Minang culture meaning a person deeply versed in Islam – Ma’arif was the former chairman of Muhammadiyah, the country’s second largest Muslim organisation. “He represented the best of Muhammadiyah and he always spoke for diversity and tirelessly campaigned...
