Abu Bakar Bashir is an Indonesian cleric known for his controversial stance on Islamic extremism and his involvement with radical groups. He gained significant attention due to his leadership of Jamaah Islamiyah, an organization linked to terrorist activities in Southeast Asia, including the 2002 Bali bombings. Bashir has been a polarizing figure, viewed by some as a martyr for Islamic causes and by others as a criminal for his calls for violent jihad. His...