Nahdlatul Ulama
Prabowo vows to lower hajj costs at NU event in Malang
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President Prabowo Subianto attended the Mujahadah Kubro marking Nahdlatul Ulama's centennial in Malang, East Java, on February 8, 2026. Before thousands of ulama and Nahdliyin, he committed to building a Kampung Haji in Mecca to reduce hajj costs for Indonesian pilgrims.
KH Abdussalam Shohib, known as Gus Salam, visited Rais Syuriyah PWNU South Kalimantan, KH Muhammad Wildan Salman or Guru Wildan, on April 26, 2026. The visit sought blessings and guidance for his bid to become PBNU General Chairman via the 35th Muktamar. Guru Wildan advised managing Nahdlatul Ulama with pesantren-based scholarship and noble ethics.
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Nahdlatul Ulama (Nu) reaffirms its commitment to the rukyatul hilal method for determining the start of Ramadhan 1447 Hijriah in 2026, without referring to the Kalender Hijriah Global Tunggal (Khgt). The decision considers differences in space, time, and hilal visibility. The statement was made by Ahmad Izzuddin from PbNu's Lembaga Falakiyah.
Nahdlatul Ulama enters its second century facing relevance challenges amid rapid changes. Ahead of the 35th Muktamar, the organization stands at a crossroads to return to its founding khittah while addressing internal turbulence. Analysis stresses the need to focus on education, dakwah, and social services to remain NKRI's anchor.
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The polemic over the impeachment of PBNU General Chairman KH Yahya Cholil Staquf, or Gus Yahya, has raised concerns among NU figures. Several executives and clerics are calling for islah, or reconciliation, to resolve the conflict. They emphasize the need for open communication and NU principles like balance and tolerance.