Chaplain Haji Abdurrahman Wahid, who affectionately addressed as Gus Dur has left Indonesia with all its history.
He is renowned as one of many national figures who enliven the various Indonesian nation.
Not only is Gus Dur to bring exceptional idea but these religious leaders had also sparked controversy when he title of President when ideanya opened diplomatic relations with Israel.
This has become one of the ideas that made him great was criticized by a group of Indonesian Islam pertubuhan.
Grandson of KH Hasyim Ash'ari scholars also been characterized as a 'guardian' and was inaugurated as Chairman of NU and menubuhkan Parti National Awakening, or PKB in the reform era.
Now has returned to Rahmatullah political figure who loved millions of Indonesian people. Gus Dur died on Wednesday (30/12/2009) at around 6:45 pm (Jakarta time), 7:45 pm (Malaysian time) at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) after several days had maintained there and undergoing dialysis.
Gus Dur survived by his wife, Shinta Nuriyah, and four children, namely Alissa Qotrunnada Munawaroh, Zanuba Arifah, Anita Hayatunnufus, and Inayah.
History of beings called Gus Dur began in his birthplace in Jombang, East Java, on 4 Ogos 1940. He attained his early education in Jakarta in 1953 and continued the lessons to SMEP in Yogyakarta in 1956.
A moment after that, he continued his study at boarding school in Jombang Tambakberas 1963. Gus Dur also received education at Universiti Al-Azhar University, Cairo in the study of Islamic and Arabic and so on Fakulti Letter, Universiti Baghdad, Iraq, in 1970 but did not get to finish pengajiannya.
His first career was as a teacher and later as pensyarah for years ever. Starting from the Teachers of Madrasah Mu'allimat, Jombang (1959 - 1963) at Universiti hinggalah to pensyarah Asyhari Hashim, Jombang (1972-1974), and Dean of Universiti Usuluddin Fakulti Asyhari Hashim, Jombang (1972-1974).
Gus Dur is also active in Islamic schools as Secretary of Pesantren Tebuireng, Jombang (1974-1979) and became a consultant in various agencies and governmental units in the year 1976.
statesman who was later to continue loving a career as a nanny Ciganjur Boarding School, Jakarta, since 1976 until now.
In NU organization, Gus Dur NU advisory members from 1979 to 1984. Spirits are also sworn in as the Chief Executives of Large Tanfidziyah Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) for the three-piece - (1984-1989), (1989-1994) and (1994-1999).
In the political arena too, Gus Dur has served in legislative and executive institutions and participate become a member of the Assembly for two piece - 1987-1992 and 1999-2004.
Gus Dur who have noted the appearance of this modest political career peak as President of the Republic of Indonesia (GoI) for 2 years in 1999-2001.
Although recognized as a leader who focuses on religion, at the same time Gus Dur's actions often invite controversy. Them when he became a member of the Board of Founders Shimon Peres Peace Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.
In fact Gus Dur had been Vice Chairman of Group of Three Religions, namely Islam, Christianity and Judaism, which was established in Universiti Al Kala, Spain, and the Founder Forum 2000 (organisisasi that emphasizes the relationship between religion).
Despite weaknesses in terms of ability to see, Gus Dur was still likes to read books until the end of his life. He is also productive to write articles and books.
Gus Dur is also a boarding school teacher and Dean of University Faculty Ushuludin Hasyim Ashari (a branch of theology concerned laws and philosofi); Chairman of the Jakarta Arts Institute (1983-1985); Chairman Ciganjur Islamic School (1984-present); General Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (1984-1999); Chairman of the Democracy Forum (1990); Chairman of the Assembly of World Religions and Peace, Italy (1994); Member of Parliament (1999); and President of the Republic of Indonesia (1999-24 Facebook October 20 2001).
While award he ever had, including: Award of the Egyptian government of Islamic Da'wah (1991); Magsaysay Award from the Philippine Government for their efforts in developing relations between religions in Indonesia (1993); Together with the girl Arivia Tasrif awarded the Freedom Fighter Award as Journalist granted by the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI, 2006).
Gus Dur is also a lot of gain mat honor Doctor (Doctor Honoris Causa) from various educational institutions. Field of honor among them is the Doctor of Humanities from Universiti Netanya, Israel (2003) and Doctorate in Law from Universiti honor Konkuk, Seoul, South Korea (2003) and Doctorate in honor of Universiti Sun Moon, Seoul, South Korea (2003) and Doctorate in honor of the Universiti Soka Gakkai, Tokyo, Japan (2002) and Doctorate in Philosophy of Law honor from Universiti Thammasat, Bangkok, Thailand (2000).
pengiktirafan Gus Dur also given the honor of Doctor of the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand (2000) and Doctorate in Science honor Law and Politics, Economics and Management and Humanitarian Sciences of Universiti Pantheon Sorbonne, Paris, France (2000) and Doctorate in honor of Universiti Chulalongkorn, Bangkok, Thailand (2000) and Doctorate in honor of Universiti Twente, The Netherlands (2000); and Doctor of honor from Universiti Jawaharlal Nehru, India (2000).
Gus Dur also received an award from the American Center Sarekat Wiethemtal Simon (2008), awards and honors from Universiti Temple, Philadelphia, United Sarekat, who used his name to an appreciation of learning and studying harmony between religious communities , which was named "Chair of Wahid, Islamic Study (2008)."
Wahid MAHU tight escort
Indonesian leaders, usually have a tight guard if you want to go anywhere. But this does not apply to the former President of Indonesia is the fourth.
According to the people closest to Gus Dur, Hermawi Taslim, Gus Dur never use bodyguards solemn accompaniment if go anywhere.
The state officials, especially former President, used to be accompanied by a train attendant or any motorcycle escort from the policyholder.
"Gus Dur, will be remembered as a simple figure. He is very simple. Eat improvise. There was never going heavily guarded. There was never going through the VIP road. is quite hard to get such figures as Gus Dur," said Hermawi, such as reported by kompas.com pages.
Since leaving the presidential chair, Gus Dur there were three bodyguards. However, his relationship with the guards did not change as a friend.
"Gus Dur was often talk like friends with his guards or workers. The conversation is always about maintaining ranging duck, fish and others. He has a very low profile," explained Hermawi.
GUS Dur rightly HUMANITARIAN AWARD JAN 2010
We are only able to design, god disposes. A humanitarian award should be received by Gus Dur in January 2010.
However, before the award is received, Gus Dur was already facing divine. These awards follow the design will be submitted in Vermont, United Sarekat, as notified Hermawi Taslim.
"plan, Wahid will go to Vemont, United Sarekat to receive a humanitarian award," said Hermawi.
However, Hermawi not remember what the institution will award them. Hermawi words, the award given to Gus Dur for the donation amount as a figure of anti-Muslim discrimination and simple figures. As long as President, Gus Dur as a defender of the minoriti recognizable.
One of the services which will enable him he loved the Chinese community in Indonesia when giving freedom to the Chinese community and to make Hari Raya Lunar New Year (for the Chinese) as the national vacation days.
THREE PRINCIPLES Wahid
Hermawi remembering three principles Wahid's life which is always delivered to the people closest.
First, the word Hermawi, Gus Dur will always side with the underdog. Second, the spirit of anti-discrimination in whatever form, and third, never hate anyone, even hurt.
"That's the values that he always goes to us and to the principle of his life," said Hermawi, who along with Gus Dur over 10 years final.
According Hermawi, Gus Dur also never angry for more than three days to anyone.
"Although the bad guy and hurt him, his anger is never more than three days. On the fourth would have been better. His heart is clean, although sometimes there who took a chance on his kindness, "said Hermawi.
ONE MILLION CANDLE lit
pemergiaan Wahid As news spread, the people of Surabaya, which consists of groups of various religious communities in Surabaya, a million lit candles to give their last respects to former President who is also known as teacher these nations.
Approximately 100 people from children to adults hinggalah follow the activities carried out spontaneously in front of the State Building Grahadi, night night, starts from nine at night.
Among those present in this activity, including public figures, including Kuswiyanto and Suli Daim, East Java DPRD members.
One million candles lit, while among the participants read the Prophet. Senarionya so once when there is harmony singing Indonesia Raya.
After that, alternate representative of each religion menzahirkan sympathy and condolences greeting.
Apparently, Gus Dur pemergian leaving sorrow and profound impact on all Indonesian people.
According to one participant from community organizations Cross Red Generation, Toga Sidauruk, Gus Dur is a teacher who became a symbol of national pride for an entire generation.
"We lost Gus Dur, but we will continue the struggle and his ideals," Toga said.
And one of Wahid's orders before his death, spirits yearn Indonesian nation united, peaceful, and prosperous.
In the midst of the chaotic political situation bilau like now, Gus Dur's orders were very relevant.
"Through this one million candle as a symbol of one million people are willing to realize the hope of Gus Dur," Toga said.
The movement to improve communications between the various religions dianuti Wahid initiated a long time and is a terrace during this struggle.
What is done, did not undermine the intent and Wahid's efforts to bring about justice, equality, and diversity among religions.
Even now Gus Dur has gone, all the ideas and ideals will remain dikenang.Rakyat Indonesia would seem to lose a hero of democracy and freedom fighters of this minoriti.
During his life, Indonesia was lucky enough to have a religious and political figures such as Gus Dur!
