We are at a mosque in the center of Poso town, capital of the troubled district of the same name. The mosque is almost full, and an ustadz or teacher is reading a famous prayer to the people. The prayer session is nearly over. Through this prayer, the prayer leader and his 200 followers request that the struggle of the followers of Islam should be won for them by Allah. After prayers, many among the faithful release their pent-up tears.

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