K.H. Hasyim Muzadi: A president is not a master

June 28, 2004

THE life of K.H.Hasyim Muzadi has changed 180 degrees. He used to be involved in religious issues: giving sermons, teaching at pesantrens (Islamic boarding schools) and leading the 40 million members of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NUthe biggest Islamic organization in the country). But since presidential candidate Megawati Sukarnoputri named him as her running mate, Hasyims busy life has gone overtime: from soliciting support, campaigning to countering

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