THE tahlilan (gathering for chanting in praise of God) ended with a series of speeches that went on late into the night. Dozens of kiai (Muslim religious scholars), interfaith leaders, and former Vice President Jusuf Kalla attended. In the seven days of ceremonies following his death, Kiai Haji Abdurrahman Wahid seemed to be present for a moment amongst the thousands of nahdliyin (Nahdlatul Ulama followers) who poured into his house in Ciganjur,