Gus Yahya Stresses NU Must Strengthen Cooperation with Government
Jombang – PBNU Chairman KH Yahya Cholil Staquf stressed that NU must strengthen cooperation with the government and become a pillar of national life. He made the remarks at the opening of the 35th NU Congress at Bahrul Ulum Islamic Boarding School, Tambakberas, Jombang, Thursday (27/8), in front of President Prabowo Subianto, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, ministers, scholars, and NU delegates.
Gus Yahya said NU members number more than 120 million, or about 57 percent of Indonesia's total Muslim population, making it a large constituency with an extraordinary responsibility. Therefore, NU cannot go it alone and must work with the government, not only institutionally but also by increasing the capacity of its administrators as a bridge between government programs and the needs of grassroots communities.
Besides cooperation with the government, Gus Yahya emphasized the importance of the principle of ta'awun, or mutual assistance, passed down by NU's founders, such as KH Hasyim Asy'ari in the Qanun Asasi. He hoped the 35th Congress would become a momentum to strengthen the spirit of ta'awun for the whole community, not just NU members.
The 35th NU Congress takes place from 27 to 31 August 2026 in Jombang, as an important forum to determine the organization's direction amid the nation's challenges.
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