Ulemas (Islamic scholars) are heirs to the prophets, according to the Prophet Muhammad. Therefore, ulemas should follow the actions and behavior of Prophet Muhammad. However, watching how the ulemas from Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) have reacted in the last few months to the pros and cons surrounding President Abdurrahman Wahid's behavior, I have become mightily concerned. We can see from their statements in the media: "Allah will condemn those who oppose