JAKARTA - Today, the cries of NU residents broke out. The cry was not because of sadness, but a manifestation of gratitude for the realization of the reform or peace between Rais AamPBNU KH Miftahul Akhyar and PBNU General Chairman KH Yahya Cholil Staquf in a meeting at Pondok Pesantren Lirboyo, Kediri, East Java, Thursday (25/12).
NU residents win when the choice of heart and mind is no longer choked in the aisle of concern to mehaksyuriahatautanfidziyah, when both parties who have been role models for the nahdliyyin walk with their respective attitudes.
Now the choice of the kaumnahdliyyinhanya one, think and side to support the progress of NU, at any level of their role.
The NU figure union, which had made many people worried, as quoted by Antara, coincides with the moment when the Christian community celebrates Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. Indeed, there is no substantive relationship between this reform and Christmas Day, except for the matter of time.
However, seeing NUselama's performance, the moment of correction at Christmas reminds us of how the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, founded by Hadratus Syech KH Hasyim Asy'ari, shows total defense of minorities.
The most visible manifestation of NU's defense of minorities is most prominent when this Islamic organization with a traditional community-based is led by a figure whose sincerity is still remembered, even though his physical body has disappeared, namely KH Abdurahman Wahid alias Gus Dur. Gus Dur later got the eternal nickname as the "Father of Indonesian Pluralism".
As an implementation of the values advocated by Gus Dur, Banser, which is the security wing of the NU autonomous body organization, namely Ansor, must face accusations of pedassaat securing the Christmas mass at the church. The accusation is that there is a financial motive for Banser members.
The heroic story is shown by Riyanto, a Banser member who was tasked with securing Christmas night, December 24, 2000, at the Eben Haezar Church, Mojokerto, East Java.
That night, Riyanto picked up a package containing a bomb in front of the church door. He took the bomb away, away from the church location so that there were not many victims. The bomb exploded, and the church congregation survived, while Riyanto was the victim. He died while practicing the deepest values of Islam.
Riyanto died and became a hero for protecting minorities championed by Gus Dur and NU figures who put forward Islamic values as rahmatan lil 'aalamiin or a blessing for the whole world.
Nevertheless, the criticism from groups who feel most right in interpreting and practicing Islamic values towards Gus Dur, including Riyanto, is very fierce. Riyanto was accused of being a kafir because his assessment was very shallow, namely considered dead to defend non-Muslims. In fact, in fact, Riyanto defended the noble values of Islam.
Those who think narrowly in understanding Islamic values close their eyes to how the Prophet Muhammad protected all residents in Madinah in the bond of the Madinah Charter.
The Prophet Muhammad taught that Islam exists to provide security to the people in a region, not to show power that instills fear in non-Muslims.
Back to NU, which in recent weeks has worried many circles because of the difference in attitudes at the top of its leadership, has now shown its true face as a guardian and mutual care of adab.
Seeing the dynamics of NU indeed cannot only put forward logic. The organization is so dynamic and often presents surprises.
Initially Bergeming Then LuluhPreviously, the kalangansyuriah, which was led by KH Miftahul Akhyar, seemed to be stunned by his decision to dismiss KH Yahya Cholil Staquf. In fact, several meetings of the Lirboyo and Jombang mustasyardi did not show signs that the kalangansyuriah would change their attitude.
Suddenly, in a follow-up meeting of the senior kiai in Lirboyo, Kediri, December 25, 2025, the meeting between KH Miftahul Akhyar and KH Yahya Cholil Staquf, which NU residents have always dreamed of, became a reality.
At the beginning of the meeting, although the results are not yet known, from the video circulating on social media, it has shown a sense of coolness and comfort for NU residents. In the circulating video, it appears that KH Yahya Cholil Staquf greets and kisses KH Miftahul Akhyar's hand, then the two stick their cheeks to each other. The two of them look like students with their teachers.
The meeting of the senior and mustasyar kiai of PBNU for the reconciliation of the General Chairman of PBNU Yahya Cholil Staquf and Rais Aam Miftachul Akhyar at Lirboyo Pesantren, Kediri, East Java, Thursday (25/12/2025). (PBNU Public Relations Handout)
NU residents and sympathizers became more relieved when the results of the meeting agreed that the implementation of the muktamar would be carried out according to the provisions of the NU organization, namely involving the rais aamdengan the chairman of the general tanfidziyah.
Mustasyar PBNU KH Ma'ruf Amin who was present at the meeting at Ponpes Lirboyo appreciated the agreement for the joint holding of the NU Congress between the General Chair of PBNU and Rais Aam PBNU as a result of the 34th Lampung Congress.
"This meeting ended well. At the end there was an agreement and immediately held a congress that was not one party, but together. There is still a chairman and chairman of the General Assembly of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), so together to form a committee to organize the congress," said the former Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia and former Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI).
The General Chair of PBNU, KH Yahya Cholil Staquf, said he was grateful and grateful to the elders of ulama and elders of Mustasyar PBNU who always guide.
The meeting in Lirboyo showed that NU did not deviate from its spirit of upholding unity for the greatness of the organization which would be a capital to keep Indonesia peaceful and safe.
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