Muslim punk

  • Dates
    2018 - 2019
  • Author
  • Topics Social Issues, Contemporary Issues, Documentary
  • Location Central Java, Indonesia

The Muslim Punk project aims to introduce the Indonesian punk scene in Java (Jakarta, Surabaya and Bandung) through four chapters.

The punk scene stigmatized by rebellion and seeking unconditional ecstasy also suffered distortions due to the media, just like the Islam’s values and principles. It is frequently forgotten that the subculture of StraightXedge, also originating from hardcore punk, uses the self-control keywords of NO SMOKING, NO ALCOHOL and NO DRUGS to forward the message through the power of music.

The movement has also reached the Archipelago of Indonesia, which is the most populous Muslim country on the world, where 90% of the 260 million people are Muslims.

The Muslim Punk project aims to introduce the Indonesian punk scene. Outlining through personal stories how the energetic punk ideology can exist with the values of Islam’s inner calmness.

The work was supported by the József Pécsi Photography Grant and the Ministry of Culture and Education, Hungary in 2018.

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Chapter 1 From punk to Muslim. Caca, her nikab is decorated with the colours of the flag of Palestine to show her support for the country. The chapter's video available: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDcugpVeR3Y&t=1s" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDcugpVeR3Y&t=1s</a>

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Chapter 2 Better Youth project. ‘Aik’ Aditya Abdurrahman, founder of Punk Muslim Surabaya and Better Youth Movement. The chapter's video available: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNqTUHLMUwk&t=1s" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNqTUHLMUwk&t=1s</a>

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Chapter 3 Tattoo removal. Ronhy Baron says he is not a believer, but preparing for the future meeting with God he states: “God won’t see my skin just my soul!” The chapter's video available: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7wYFNvxmek&t=1s" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7wYFNvxmek&t=1s</a>

© András Polgár - Image from the Muslim punk photography project
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Chapter 4 Synchronise! Ras Muhamad, singer, music ambassador. The chapter's video available: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxRCtgmAZkg" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxRCtgmAZkg</a>

Muslim punk by András Polgár

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