PBNU Conflict: Zionist Curtains And Blessings Of Mining That Become Laknat

JAKARTA - Time shows at 04:50 WIB, where the dark blue sky that gradually fades into a light blue becomes a witness to an accidental meeting of two Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) figures who are fighting at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, Jakarta. The two are also on the same plane to Juanda Airport, Surabaya, East Java.

The voice that informed passengers heading to Surabaya was asked to be prepared and invited to enter the plane. Hearing this, Rais Aam PBNU KH Miftahul Akhyar, wearing a green scarf, cream-colored coat and batik sarong and mountain sandals standing from his seat and stepping towards the Batik Air ID 7511 plane was followed by his entourage. On the other hand, the General Chairperson of PBNU Yahya Cholil Staquf (Gus Yahya) who wore a suit and black pants was also standing up by his entourage.

These two figures walked in a hallway leading to the plane quietly. Gus Yahya's actions that were walking behind KH Miftahul Akhyar reflected such a high award for Raim Aam PBNU. Even though he had just been removed from his position as chairman of PBNU.

Entering the plane, Rais Aam sat in the third row (Seat 3D) while Gus Yahya sat in the second row.

Deputy Secretary-General of PBNU Wahyu Nur Hidayat (Gus Wahyu) explained that shortly after Miftachul Akhyar entered the plane, he immediately alerted PBNU Syuriyah staff who took him to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport that he was on the same plane with Gus Yahya's entourage.

"Rais Aam is in the third row (3D seat). Gus Yahya and his entourage are in the second row," said Gus Wahyu in his statement, Thursday (27/11/2025).

He explained, after landing at Juanda Airport at around 07.28 WIB, Miftachul Akhyar sent a WhatsApp message to Syuriyah staff explaining that there were no conversations while on the flight or plane.

"Rais Aam was directed by Gus Yahya's staff to go to the VIP room, but he chose to go straight to the Juanda Airport parking lot, because last Wednesday (26/11) he left for Jakarta with Gus Mughits Al-Iroqi by driving a private car and parking a car at Juanda Airport," said Gus Wahyu.

Gus Wahyu recounted that during the walk to the car park area, Gus Yahya and his entourage continued to follow Miftachul Akhyar's steps, while asking for sowan time. "Rais Aam answered 'mangke kulo ningali schedule (later I check the schedule)'," said Gus Wahyu.

Yahya Israeli Agent?

Rais Aam KH Miftachul Akhyar emphasized that Gus Yahya had been dismissed from his position as General Chair (Ketum) of PBNU. Rais Aam appointed himself as the Temporary Official (Pjs) of the General Chairperson and formed a Fact Finding Team (TPF) to investigate all issues.

The peak of Rais Aam's frustration and Syuriyah's ranks are rooted in the Religious 20 (R20) event initiated by Gus Yahya. This issue has become very sensitive because it involves NU's foreign political stance which has historically supported Palestinian independence.

Yahya's closeness to Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu is no longer a secret. In fact, their closeness to taking a photo was published by Netanyahu on his social media account. Cibiran and strong criticism also came together, Yahya is considered to represent a large Islamic organization in Indonesia that is open to Israel.

Yahya is also considered to have hurt the Palestinian people. Because Yahya's arrival coincided with Israel attacking the Palestinian people.

As if he did not give up on harsh criticism, Gus Yahya invited academic Peter Berkowitz, in the activities of the NU National Leadership Academy, in Bali, 2022. Peter Berkowitz once wrote the book Israel and The Struggle Over The International Laws of War, which contained defending Israel against various international law criticisms. This activity is considered to have injured the dignity of the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia.

When met Yahya admitted that he did not know Peter Berkowitz often defended the zionicism movement. "So I apologize to the public that I made decisions without careful and complete consideration regarding Peter Berkowitz," he said some time ago.

"I went to Israel in 2018 and met Nentanyahu (Israeli Prime Minister). They (NU members) already knew and they chose me as ketum at the Lampung Congress," Yahya told the media crew at the Novotel Samator Hotel Surabaya, Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Rais Aam PBNU Appoints Audit Team

Rais Aam PBNU, the highest mandate holder from Syuriah, suspects fraud in the management of the 20th Religion (R20) activity fund in Bali in 2022 received by PBNU from Rabithah Alam Islami or Muslim World League (MLW). Therefore, Rais Aam appointed the Gatot Permadi, Azwir and Abimail (GPAA) Public Accounting Audit Team to conduct an audit. This is part of finding the root of the problem.

The PBNU integral also revealed that there were a series of incoming and outgoing funds involving Mardani H. Maming, a former PBNU General Treasurer as well as a former Regent of Tanah Bumbu, South Kalimantan. The document shows the alleged flow of funds for Money Laundering (TPPU) worth Rp. 100 billion to PBNU accounts in 2022, in addition to a number of other major transactions through the account of Bank Mandiri PBNU 1020075xxxx which is controlled by Maming.

The documents on the financial statements of both PBNU's receipt and exit received by GPAA auditors were provided by the general treasurer of PBNU Gus Gudfan Arif and in accordance with the procedures agreed for the period January 1 to December 31, 2022.

The audit document noted that the funds entered PBNU's account came from the Group of PT Batulicin Six Nine belonging to Maming, with a total of Rp100 billion transferred in four stages: 20 June 2022 amounting to Rp20 billion and Rp30 billion, and 21 June 2022 amounting to Rp35 billion and Rp15 billion. All transactions were recorded for the 100th Anniversary of PBNU and other activities operations.

Meanwhile, PBNU denied any allegations of money laundering (TPPU) related to the findings of Rp100 billion in funds that entered the PBNU account in 2022. General Treasurer of PBNU, Sumantri Suwarno, emphasized that all transactions issued and entered the account were direct instructions from Mardani H. Maming, who at that time served as PBNU General Treasurer.

Mastermind Of 'BT' Initial Entrepreneurs?

Starting from a gift that should bring goodness. The area of Special Mining Business Permit is 26,000 hectares from the former Kaltim Prima Coal concession. The value is estimated at 150 to 160 trillion rupiah. An economic force that is able to change the face of NU, strengthen pesantren, ease the burden on residents, and maintain the dignity of the congregation so that it is not subject to anyone other than Allah and scholars.

The paragraph above is written by KH Ahmad Muzani Al Fadani, Katib PBNU as well as the Head of the Nurun Nabi Al-Islami Islamic Boarding School, entitled 'Berkah Tambang yang Menjadi Laknat di Rumah Besar NU' explained why NU almost split. There was interference from the figure of a mining entrepreneur with the initials 'BT' in the current NU conflict.

According to KH Ahmad Muzani, there was a difference of opinion between Gus Yahya and Gus Ipul regarding who the mining operator was. There were rumors that Gus Ipul and Rais Aam PBNU were more pro to BT. Meanwhile, Gus Yahya pocketed another name to become a coal mining operator with PBNU seal. Differences find it difficult to find a midpoint because of the suspicion: the down payment has been entered. The value ranges from Rp40 billion to Rp70 billion.

So is it difficult to find out who the person with the initials 'BT' is? Of course it's easy, just sort the names of well-known coal entrepreneurs who can be counted with fingers. Maybe if you want to be a little devoted to the keywords in the search engine, this entrepreneur has a special relationship with one of the ministers in the Red and White Cabinet (KMP).

Energy economy expert from UGM, Fahmybulhi said the policy in the Jokowi era regarding distributing mineral and coal IUPs (minerba) to religious organizations, had been conveyed long ago. Fahmy is worried that religious organizations as big as NU are actually involved in illegal mining practices that are against the law. And the prediction is proven at this time.

"I am afraid that religious organizations will enter a gray area full of black mining crimes. The existence of religious organizations that should improve morals is even dragged into mafia activities. It causes environmental damage and other negative things," he concluded.