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Jakarta, NU Online General Chairman of the Central Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) KH Hasyim Muzadi has expressed no great satisfaction over the previous performance of Ali Maschan Moesa as the chairman of the East Java Regional Board (PWNU). Hasyim argued, for the last five years Maschan had not yet addressed the complexity of problems facing the PWNU.
Kediri, NU Online Workers rushed to complete a system of dams Tuesday at one of Indonesia's deadliest volcanos, fearing an eruption could send a wave of superheated water, rock and ash surging down its slopes. Volcanologists have warned that Mount Kelud on densely populated Java island could be on the verge of a major eruption, with a dome of magma forming under its crater lake.
Tehran, NU Online Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini here on Monday stressed that Tehran will continue its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on its peaceful nuclear program. Talking to foreign and domestic reporters, he said, "We believe that reviewing the existing questions and removing the ambiguities between the two sides within the adopted framework is the most appropriate way and therefore we will continue the process."
Probolinggo, NU Online The idea of the Caliphate, or Islamic state, has no basis in the Koran or the Hadiths, the sayings and deeds of Prophet Muhammad, a major Indonesian Muslim association announced over the weekend. The influential Bathsul Masail (problem deliberation) commission issued the statement on the last day of the conference of the East Java's Regional Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PWNU).
Tehran, NU Online Tehran's substitute Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani expressed hope that one day, the US would exhibit logical behavior and enter into negotiation on equal footing with other sides. Addressing thousands of worshipers at Tehran University Campus, Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani said, "I hope, one day, common sense prevails over these people, (US authorities) and they experience the true path at least once."
Sidoarjo, NU Online Sidoarjo police have arrested seven Al Qiyadah Al Islamiyah sect members, five of whom are residents of Waru sub district and two residents of Sidoarjo town. One of the arrested sect followers is secretary of the Kereksari village administration in Waru sub district and another a teacher at a public junior high-school at Gedangan.
Jakarta, NU Online The General Chairman of the Central Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) KH Hasyim Muzadi has expressed his support for the decision of the Constitutional Court (MK) in dealing with the death sentence to drugs makers and users. "I think this (death sentence for drugs makers and consummers) is absolutely a must," Hasyim told reporters after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the PBNU and Indonesia's British Council at the NU office, Jln. Kramat Raya 164 Jakarta on Wedne
Jember, NU Online The Supreme Council of the Central Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) KH Muchit Muzadi called on NU followers (Nahdliyin) especially its leaders and activists in any level and activity to be able to grasp and rethink the initial spirit of the establishment of NU that is full of devotion and struggle. He told NU Online on Wednesday and expressed his deeply concern over the scene in which some NU followers had taken advantages from the organization for their own interests.
Jakarta, NU Online Indonesia's highest authority on Islam called for calm Wednesday after the leader of a controversial Muslim sect who claims to be a prophet was taken into police custody amid protests against the group. The leader of the Al Qiyadah Al Islamiyah sect, Ahmad Mushaddeq, and six of his followers handed themselves over to police late Monday for questioning and were still being detained, local media reports said.
Tehran, NU Online President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Tuesday that Tehran is not at all interested in talks with Washington and Iranian nation does not have any need for the US. "If conditions are to be set for the talks, it is the Iranian nation that should do so and you, who are the law-breakers and bullies, cannot dictate terms for dialogue with the Iranian nation," said Ahmadinejad in an address to a group of students here on Tuesday.
Jakarta, NU Online The leader of the controversial Al Qiyadah Al Islamiyah sect, Ahmad Mushaddeq, and six of his followers have turned themselves in to Jakarta Police. Mushaddeq and his followers are being questioned at the Jakarta Police's criminal investigation directorate, Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Adang Firman said Tuesday.
Chicago, NU Online Three cadres of the Indonesia’s biggest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) of Central Java would reportedly be participated in a short course, sponsored by the Indonesian Center for Civic Education and Hertland International in the United States of America (US). In the program, they would study issues like education system, school leadership and management, culture, and democracy for three weeks.
