• Latest
  • Trending
Yenny Wahid says Nahdlatul Ulama must not involved in practical politics

Yenny Wahid says Nahdlatul Ulama must not involved in practical politics

August 20, 2018
Pipeline developer files new lawsuit against Greenpeace

Pipeline developer files new lawsuit against Greenpeace

February 22, 2019
Malaysian TCM practitioner still languishing in Indonesian jail

Malaysian TCM practitioner still languishing in Indonesian jail

February 22, 2019
Indonesian presidential candidate pledges to reclaim country’s

Indonesian presidential candidate pledges to reclaim country’s

February 22, 2019
Indonesian minister blasted over palm permit for graft-tainted concession

Indonesian minister blasted over palm permit for graft-tainted concession

February 22, 2019
Indonesian candidates find common ground in support for palm oil

Indonesian candidates find common ground in support for palm oil

February 22, 2019
Unicorn memes: Tech start-up term baffles Indonesian candidate

John Oliver offers solution to stop NZ being left off world maps in hilarious skit

February 19, 2019
Unicorn memes: Tech start-up term baffles Indonesian candidate

Israeli Slowdown Looms as World Economy Cools

February 19, 2019
Unicorn memes: Tech start-up term baffles Indonesian candidate

Paris hosts inaugural World Restaurant Awards

February 19, 2019
Unicorn memes: Tech start-up term baffles Indonesian candidate

Bali’s new Starbucks flagship store has its own coffee farm and valet parking

February 19, 2019
Unicorn memes: Tech start-up term baffles Indonesian candidate

Unicorn memes: Tech start-up term baffles Indonesian candidate

February 19, 2019
Explosion near Indonesian presidential debate was firecracker, not bomb

Indian soldiers die in Kashmir gun battle as tensions escalate

February 18, 2019
Explosion near Indonesian presidential debate was firecracker, not bomb

Indonesian resin supplier in plastic road initiative

February 18, 2019
citizendaily
  • Asia News
    • Northeast Asia
      • China
      • Japan
    • North Korea
    • Oceania
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • South Asia
      • Afghanistan
      • Bangladesh
      • India
      • Pakistan
    • Southeast Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Malaysia
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
    • Latin America
      • Cuba
      • Mexico
    • Middle East
      • Gulf States
      • Iran
      • Iraq
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Syria
    • North America
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Russian Federation
  • Economy
    • Brexit
    • Free Market
  • Politics
    • ASEAN
    • Diplomacy
    • ISIS
    • National Defence & Security
  • Editorial
  • Environment
    • Climate Change
    • Forests
    • Water & Oceans
    • Wildlife & Endangered Species
  • Lifestyle
    • Books & Literature
    • Entertainment
    • Food & Dining
    • Religion
    • Travel
    • Tech
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
28 °c
Jakarta
26 ° Wed
27 ° Thu
26 ° Fri
26 ° Sat
Saturday, February 23, 2019
  • Asia News
    • Northeast Asia
      • China
      • Japan
    • North Korea
    • Oceania
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • South Asia
      • Afghanistan
      • Bangladesh
      • India
      • Pakistan
    • Southeast Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Malaysia
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
    • Latin America
      • Cuba
      • Mexico
    • Middle East
      • Gulf States
      • Iran
      • Iraq
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Syria
    • North America
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Russian Federation
  • Economy
    • Brexit
    • Free Market
  • Politics
    • ASEAN
    • Diplomacy
    • ISIS
    • National Defence & Security
  • Editorial
  • Environment
    • Climate Change
    • Forests
    • Water & Oceans
    • Wildlife & Endangered Species
  • Lifestyle
    • Books & Literature
    • Entertainment
    • Food & Dining
    • Religion
    • Travel
    • Tech
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
citizendaily
No Result
View All Result

Yenny Wahid says Nahdlatul Ulama must not involved in practical politics

August 20, 2018
in Indonesia, Politics, Religion
0
Home Asia News Southeast Asia Indonesia
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Post Views: 265

 

JAKARTA  —   Daughter of deceased Nahdlatul Ulama senior figure KH Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur), Yenny Wahid stated that Nahdlatul Ulama should follow its initial principle (khittah) set during establishment of organization in 1926. NU was a political party during New Order era. However, NU has returned to its khittah in the 27th Congress of Nahdlatul Ulama in 1984 in Situbondo, East Java.

Therefore, Nahdlatul Ulama as a religious social organization should not involved in political practice even though its supreme leader (rais aam) KH Ma’ruf Amin contested in the presidential election. Yenny said Nahdlatul Ulama cadres were aware of the obligation. “I believe it has become our stance,” she said in North Jakarta on Sunday (Aug 19).

However, Nahdlatul Ulama did not ban its cadres to be politicians. The largest Muslim-based organization in Indonesia also let Nahdliyin or its followers to choose candidates based on their own desire. Nahdlatul Ulama cadres were welcomed to join winning team of incumbent President Joko Widodo-KH Ma’ruf Amin or Prabowo Subianto-Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, Yenny said. She remarked that Nahdlatul Ulama is neutral in politics.

“The organization stance never changed,” she asserted. According to Yenny, cadres who spoke on behalf of organization could not classified to represent Nahdlatul Ulama. She said those cadres only represent theirselves. Yenny said the voice of Nahdlatul Ulama cadres has never been solid on one candidate. Therefore, she thought that cadres would not be all out in defending Kiai Ma’ruf in presidential election 2019.

“History has shown that when one of Nahdlatul Ulama’s figure contests in politics, let say KH Hasyim Muzadi, the voice of cadres was not solid,” she explained. Nahdlatul Ulama cadres have their own process in making decisions. Moreover, they are scattered in several political parties, namely National Awakening Party (PKB), United Development Party (PPP), Golkar Party, Gerindra Party, or Nasdem Party.

“This is the reality and it proves that Nahdlatul Ulama is everywhere,” she said. In a meeting with Nahdlatul Ulama cadres in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Kiai Ma’ruf claimed central board of the organization (PBNU) would mobilize its members to win all of cadres contest in the elections. His statement also came to respond his candidacy as vice presidential for Jokowi in 2019 presidential election.

“PBNU had agreed to support anyone from the board chosen as vice presidential candidate, including if it was the supreme leader,” Kiai Ma’ruf said in front of hundreds of Nahdlatul Ulama cadres, Saturday (Aug 18), in Mecca.

Source

Tags: Indonesia 2019 Presidential ElectionIndonesia Islamic OrganizationsJokowi - Maruf AminMa'ruf AminNahdlatul Ulama IndonesiaYenny Wahid
Previous Post

Indonesian court rejects bid to stop coal power plant expansion

Next Post

Asian Games: Indonesia Beats Hong Kong 3-1 to reach Round of 16 in Soccer

Next Post
Asian Games: Indonesia Beats Hong Kong 3-1 to reach Round of 16 in Soccer

Asian Games: Indonesia Beats Hong Kong 3-1 to reach Round of 16 in Soccer

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

four × 2 =

Translate

Popular Post

Opinion: Has Jokowi betrayed his political ally, Ahok?
ASEAN

Opinion: Has Jokowi betrayed his political ally, Ahok?

May 10, 2017
2

  Day 1 of the Ahok jail watch. The collective repulsiveness over the Ahok conviction creeps across the country. The...

Read more
Pipeline developer files new lawsuit against Greenpeace

Pipeline developer files new lawsuit against Greenpeace

February 22, 2019
No peace for Greenpeace

No peace for Greenpeace

July 1, 2016
Bangladesh gunmen made no demands, Islamic State not involved

The Case Against Greenpeace

July 1, 2016
Bangladesh gunmen made no demands, Islamic State not involved

Malaysia: The Third Force & the Nika Affair

July 1, 2016
  • About Us
  • Creative Commons
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us

Topics

Follow Us

About Us

citizendaily.news is part of the citizen Daily Media Group LLC, which delivers daily news around the globe. ​

© 2012 The Citizen Daily

No Result
View All Result
  • Asia News
    • Northeast Asia
      • China
      • Japan
    • North Korea
    • Oceania
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • South Asia
      • Afghanistan
      • Bangladesh
      • India
      • Pakistan
    • Southeast Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Malaysia
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
    • Latin America
      • Cuba
      • Mexico
    • Middle East
      • Gulf States
      • Iran
      • Iraq
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Syria
    • North America
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Russian Federation
  • Economy
    • Brexit
    • Free Market
  • Politics
    • ASEAN
    • Diplomacy
    • ISIS
    • National Defence & Security
  • Editorial
  • Environment
    • Climate Change
    • Forests
    • Water & Oceans
    • Wildlife & Endangered Species
  • Lifestyle
    • Books & Literature
    • Entertainment
    • Food & Dining
    • Religion
    • Travel
    • Tech
  • Sports

© 2012 The Citizen Daily