Haji Syiah & Other Stories

Ben Sohib's stories, often set in Jakarta and with their panoramic backdrop of urban Muslim life, contain fierce criticism against religious radicalism and serve to admonish people who lightly use religious arguments to justify their actions. The author delivers his criticism in a light-hearted manner, making his stories the stuff of dark humor.

About the author

Ben Sohib (Author) Ben Sohib's stories, often set in Jakarta and with their panoramic backdrop of urban Muslim life, contain fierce criticism against religious radicalism and serve to admonish people who lightly use religious arguments to justify their actions. The author delivers his criticism in a light-hearted manner, making his stories the stuff of dark humor.

Product details

• Authors: Ben Sohib
• Assisted by: George A Fowler (Translation), George A. Fowler (Translation), Jorn-Holger Sprode (Translation)
• Publisher: The Lontar Foundation
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2015
• EAN: 9786029144833
• ISBN: 978-602-9144-83-3
• No. of pages: 152
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature