Notes on Cheap Bestowal of Habib

Indonesians of Arab descent are categorized into two groups: Alawiyyin and non-Alawiyyin. Anies Baswedan’s grandfather is among the non-Alawiyyins.

Tempo

June 24, 2024

Indonesian Arab Party

REGARDING the article in Tempo’s special Idul Fitri edition titled Habib Title On Sale in April 2024, there are several notes that need attention and clarification because they are not entirely accurate.

On page 45 of the print edition, it reads that in 1934, Alawiyyin figures founded the Indonesian Arab Party, and on page 47 (the article titled Scribers of the Prophet’s Progeny), it reads that several Ala

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