National
MUI strongly against holding National Condom Week
Jakarta, NU OnlineThe Indonesian Ulema Councils (MUI) Chairman KH Amidhan has said that his party disagrees with the implementation of the National Condom Week from Dec. 1 to 7.
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E. Java's NU ready to guide former Dolly's sex workers
Surabaya, NU OnlineThe Regional Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PWNU) of East Java, has fully supported the Surabaya city administration for its plan to immediately shut down the red light districts, including Dolly, one of the largest prostitution centers in South East Asia, in the country's second-largest city.
International
Elizabeth II appoints Muslim convert as High Sheriff
London, NU OnlineBritain's Queen Elizabeth II has appointed a Muslim revert as the Queen's High Sheriff of Lincolnshire, the Telegraph has revealed.
National
'Iqra is symbol of refreshing intellectual development'
Surabaya, NU OnlineMember of the Nahdlatul Ulama Scholars Association (ISNU) Dr. Abdul Kadir Riyadi said that though Iqra, the first word revealed in the Qur'an, was sometimes translated as 'read' or 'recite', it 'holds a broad scope of meanings'.
International
Indonesian-Canadian Islamic Universities strengthen ties
Vancouver, NU OnlineThe Comparative Research Center and Culture of Muslim Communities at the Simon Fraser University (CCSMSC-SFU) Vancouver, Canada, agreed to strengthen cooperatioan with the state Islamic universities of Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta and Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta.
International
The Importance of sharia standards in education
Dubai, NU Online“Where do I learn Islamic finance?” seems to be the question on everyone’s mind these days. With options ranging from short workshops to masters-level programs, students are spoiled for choice.
National
Hasyim: Mass media has now served the advertisers' interest
Jakarta, NU OnlineChairman of the Lawmaking Body (Rais Syuriyah) of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) KH Hasyim Muzadi insinuated that the behavior of the mass media had now served the (market) interests rather than the benefit of the people.
National
NU: Transactional politics gives birth 'thieves'
Jember, NU OnlineThe rise of transactional politics due to politicians' immature action and attitude has apparently create possible conflicts. As a result, harmony in diversity that characterizes the Indonesian nation has been threatened and all this could weaken the position of Pancasila as the state's ideology.
National
religious leaders told to maintain social harmony
Jakarta, NU OnlineMinister of Religious Affairs, Suryadharma Ali asked all religious leaders and Islamic organizations to maintain harmony in community on upcoming political year 2014. Religious leaders have roles to raise understanding among public to ensure the success of political transition process.
National
Two ministries boost Hajj fund investment on sukuk
Jakarta, NU OnlineMinister of Finance Chatib Basri and Minister of Religious Affairs Suryadharma Ali signed a memorandum of understanding on hajj fund placement in government sukuk or Islamic (SBSN) directly at the office of the Ministry of Finance, on Friday (22/11).
Regional
Policewomen begin wearing ‘hijab’
Sidoarjo, NU OnlineSeveral policewomen in Sidoarjo and Surabaya, East Java, donned the Islamic head scarf or hijab on Friday following the National Police’s decision to lift a ban on wearing the attire.
National
NU Online discusses ulema's writing tradition
Jakarta, NU OnlineAt a Thursday's meeting at the NU Online's newsroom, Jln. Kramat Raya 164, Central Jakarta, took up issues on the productivity of Islamic scholars (ulema) in the field of writing. The findings of their rare and out-of-print works have pushed the NU's new portal to trace the spirit of the country's ulema for keeping producing knowledge through their works.