There was one particular period, reportedly, when he was like a beautiful girl beset by suitors. No less than President Megawati, a presidential candidate from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and also Wiranto, a presidential candidate from Golkar Party, attempted to woo him. It was like a romantic comedy.

Hasyim Muzadi, 60, went into deep contemplation. He visited Mecca and stood before the Ka'bah. Weeping, he returne