Al Kautsar (film)

Al Kautsar, also rendered Al-Kautsar, is a 1977 Indonesian dakwah (proselytization) film directed by Chaerul Umam. Starring Rendra, Henny Kundhalini, Wahab Abdi, and Soultan Saladin, it follows a young Javanese santri named Saiful who is sent to a remote village to preach Islam and promote modern agriculture. Despite numerous trials, which culminate in him being accused of zina (fornication) and run out of the village, Saiful is able to bring change to the village and gain the respect of its residents.

Released during the New Order regime, Al Kautsar was one of few contemporary Indonesian films with explicitly Islamic themes. These themes were emphasized heavily in advertising, and the film was well regarded by Indonesia's Muslim middle class. The film has been analysed within the context of Islam in Indonesia, with a particular focus on its depiction of modern Islam as well as the fashion markers used by its male and female characters. The film won Best Sound Direction at the 1977 Asian Film Festival.