Ahead of NU Congress, Leader Urges Reaffirmation of National Mandate

As Indonesia approaches its 81st anniversary and the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) prepares for its 35th Congress, a prominent figure, Ali Masykur Musa, has called upon the vast NU community to reaffirm their commitment to "Amanatul Wathaniyah," or the national mandate. This call emphasizes the organization's foundational role in serving the nation.

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The spirit of nationhood must not fade, whoever the general chairman may be.

Musa, who also serves as Mudir Aly Idarah Aliyah JATMAN, asserted that the spirit of Indonesian nationhood must remain unwavering, even as NU navigates leadership transitions and internal dynamics. He stated that the core orientation of NU as an organization dedicated to both its community and the nation should not be compromised by any leader.

"The spirit of nationhood must not fade, whoever the general chairman may be," Musa declared. He further stressed that leadership within NU is a sacred trust for service, not a tool for personal or group interests. "NU cannot be sold. NU is for the community, NU is for the nation, not NU for self-interest," he added, drawing on his past experience as the former Chairman of PB PMII.

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NU cannot be sold. NU is for the community, NU is for the nation, not NU for self-interest.

Musa highlighted that this principle is deeply rooted in NU's long history. The national mandate, he explained, should guide NU's approach to understanding and addressing the challenges facing Indonesia. He believes that NU's historical legacy requires more than just remembrance; it demands concrete contributions to solving contemporary national issues.

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When there are national problems, that is where NU must be part of the solution.

"When there are national problems, that is where NU must be part of the solution," Musa stated. He argued that NU's true measure of greatness lies not in its membership numbers, organizational structure, or socio-political influence, but in its capacity to provide answers to the needs of its community and the nation. Musa concluded by asserting that the spirit of nationhood is inseparable from NU's tradition, advocating for a harmonious integration of Islamic and Indonesian identities: "NU and the state, Islam and the state, must be drawn into one breath. Yes Indonesia, yes Islam. Yes Islam, yes Indonesia."

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NU and the state, Islam and the state, must be drawn into one breath. Yes Indonesia, yes Islam. Yes Islam, yes Indonesia.