Profile Of Nasaruddin Umar And His Actions, Rumored To Be Ganjar Pranowo's Vice Presidential Candidate

Ganjar Pranowo and Nasaruddin Umar. (IST)

The name Nasaruddin Umar appears predicted to be a vice presidential candidate (cawapres) suitable to accompany Ganjar Pranowo in the 2024 presidential election. The public is also curious about the profile of Nasaruddin Umar, who is known as the high priest of the Jakarta Istiqlal Mosque.

Ganjar Pranowo also stated that he had known Nasaruddin Umar for a long time. The closeness of the two was seen when Nasaruddin Umar accompanied Ganjar to attend a halalbihalal event in Manado, North Sulawesi, on Thursday, May 18.

Romur Nasaruddin Umar will become Ganjar's vice presidential candidate since two weeks ago. So what is the profile of Nasaruddin Umar and how is he doing?

Nasaruddin Umar was born in Ujung-Bone, South Sulawesi, on June 23, 1959. Nasaruddin spent his childhood in his homeland. He studied elementary school in Ujung Bone. Graduated from elementary school, he continued his studies at Madrasah Ibtida'iyah at the As'adiyah Sengkang Islamic Boarding School.

Nasarudin then continued his PGA education at the Asadiyah Sengkg Islamic Boarding School. Graduated from the boarding house, Nasaruddin then studied higher in Bachelorship at the Faculty of Syari'ah IAIN Alauddin Ujung Pandang. He also received a Full Bachelor (Exemplary Work) at the same faculty and campus.

After receiving the bachelor's degree, Nasarudin took a Master's degree education at IAIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta from 1990-1992. On the same campus, Nasaruddin continued his doctoral or doctoral education and became the best alumni.

In addition to undergoing education in Indonesia, Nasaruddin Umar also studied abroad, including: Visiting Student at Mc Gill University Canada in 1993-1994, Visiting Student at Leiden University Netherlands in 1994-1995, Sandwich Program at Paris University France in 1995.

Nasarudin has also conducted literature research in a number of universities in various countries, such as the United States, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, England, Italy, Belgium, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Palestine, and so on. In 2022, Nasarudin was confirmed as a Professor in the field of Interpretation at the Faculty of Usuluddin IAIN Syarif Hidayatullah.

Before becoming the Grand Imam of the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Nasaruddin Umar had held the position of Deputy Minister of Religion (Wamenag) in 2011-2014. In accordance with the field of education he took, Nasaruddin was active in religious programs or activities.

Nasaruddin Umar is also the founder of a cross-religious organization for the Dialogue Society between Religious Umars. Nasarudin was also the Director General at the Directorate General of Islamic Community Guidance at the Ministry of Religion. He is also trusted to be the British-Indonesian Advisory Team founded by Tony Blair, the former British Prime Minister.

In 2019, Nasaruddin Umar was elected as the General Chairperson (Ketum) of BP4 for the management for the 2019-2024 period. In 2022, Nasarudin was also elected as the Head of the Asadiyah Islamic Boarding School Center. In addition, Nasarudin has also served as one of the Rais of the Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) Executive Board in 2022-2027.

That is the profile of Nasarudin Umar and his actions in the organization and religious fields. When asked about the news that he was promoted as a vice presidential candidate for Ganjar Pranowo, Nasaruddin said he was more comfortable taking care of the people than being involved in politics.

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