Cak Nur

May 6, 2003

A. Mustofa Bisri*
*Indonesian cultural expert and caretaker of an Islamic boarding school in Rembang, Central Java

 

Cak Nur is often compared to Gus Dur. Both of them are from Jombang, both were accomplished boarding school students, both exude authority, both understand the importance of democracy, and both are "teachers to the nation". The difference between them is: Gus Dur (Abdurrahman Wahid) is more involved in politics, has more


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