Mediating Islam

Broadening an overly narrow definition of Islamic journalism, Janet Steele examines day-to-day reporting practices of Muslim professionals, from conservative scripturalists to pluralist cosmopolitans, at five exemplary news organizations in Malaysia and Indonesia. At Sabili , established as an underground publication, journalists are hired for their ability at dakwah , or Islamic propagation. At Tempo , a news magazine banned during the Soeharto regime and considered progressive, many see their