Charismatic Ulama And PBNU Mustasyar KH A Nawawi Abdul Djalil Dies, Gus Ipul Expresses Deep Sadness

JATIM - Pasuruan Mayor Saifullah Yusuf or familiarly called Gus Ipul expressed his sadness over the death of KH A Nawawi Abdul Djalil. Gus Ipul lost the figure of a charismatic old teacher and cleric.

The late KH A Nawawi Abdul Djalil was a PBNU Mustasyar who died on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at around 16.40 WIB at Raci Bangil Hospital, Pasuruan after being treated for 4 days at Lavalette Hospital Malang.

"We really miss you very much," he said when contacted from Surabaya, Sunday night. Gus Ipul, who is also the Chairman of the NU Executive Board, expressed his deepest condolences and prayed for the deceased to be accepted by Allah SWT.

In addition, the former Deputy Governor of East Java for two periods invited the public to pray for the families and students left behind by the deceased to be given fortitude and sincerity.

According to Gus Ipul, KH Nawawi is a role model. The advices conveyed and his guidance are much expected by Muslims.

"I am also grateful that I have been directly mentored by him for more than 10 years," he said.

"Two weeks after Eid al-Fitr, I met him and received advice that I will definitely remember," said Gus Ipul.

Meanwhile, when asked about the funeral procession, as of the time this news was written, it was still waiting for a decision from the family's deliberation.

"I am also still waiting for further confirmation. Soon the family will provide an explanation," said the former Minister for the Acceleration of Disadvantaged Regions.

To note, KH Nawawi Abdul Jalil is known as an elderly kiai (kiai khos) who is highly respected in the Nahdlatul Ulama environment. At the 33rd NU Congress in Jombang, Kiai Nawawi sat as a member of Ahlul Halli Wal-Aqdi (AHWA).