LOCATED in a crowded and noisy neighborhood, the white-painted residence on Jalan Sindikan, Nitikan, Yogyakarta, at first appeared empty. It turned out that the only person at home was a domestic helper when Tempo visited on Friday morning last week. “Madam is teaching and Sir is in Jakarta. Their daughter is at college,” said Yayuk, the family’s maid.

This was the home of Muhammad Busyro Muqoddas. All day long on Thursday last week, said