JAKARTA - The General Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama General Board (PBNU) Yahya Cholil Staquf or Gus Yahya responded to the results of the Kubro Musyawarah of the NU senior kiai who discussed internal conflicts in the PBNU body.
During the forum, the participants agreed on three settlement options, namely reform, returning the mandate to the NU Mustasyar, and holding an extraordinary muktamar (MLB).
The Kubro deliberation was attended by PBNU, PWNU, PCNU, and NU autonomous bodies from various regions in Indonesia. The forum was held as an effort to strengthen the integrity of the organization in the midst of the dynamics and differences of views that have developed recently.
Gus Yahya emphasized that PBNU respects the views of the senior kiai as part of the tradition of deliberation and NU service in addressing strategic issues of the community and the organization.
According to him, the input of the senior kiai is a very important moral and religious reference. All options presented in the deliberation, including various critical views that have developed, will be a serious consideration for PBNU in determining the next step.
"NU was built on the tradition of deliberation and respect for the kiai. Every view from the elderly kiai is certainly listened to and we weigh it very seriously," said Gus Yahya in his statement in Jakarta, Monday, December 22.
He explained that PBNU did not want to be hasty in responding to internal dynamics that could have far-reaching impacts. Caution, he said, is needed so that every decision taken remains in line with the principle of the welfare of the community and does not cause harm, including the risk of division within NU.
Gus Yahya also emphasized that PBNU did not turn a blind eye to the concerns of some senior kiai who assessed that a number of policies and steps of the organization had the potential to cause friction. Therefore, PBNU will continue to conduct in-depth studies and dialogues, both from the religious, social, and organizational governance aspects.
"Our main concern is how NU remains on the path of khidmah, maintaining the unity of the jamiyah, and ensuring that every step brings benefits, not the other way around," he said.
He added that PBNU would continue to open a space for dialogue with senior kiai, ulama, and all elements of NU so that every decision made would truly reflect the aspirations of the jamiyah and the basic values of Nahdlatul Ulama.
Previously, a number of senior NU kiai through the Kubro Consultation presented three options for resolving the internal conflict of the PBNU as a way out that was considered to be able to maintain the integrity of the organization and prevent prolonged division. This view is now part of the internal discussion of the PBNU in formulating the next steps and steps.
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