NU, Orde Baru & Guru Sekumpul - Prof Mujiburrahman | Menjadi Indonesia #43

In episode 43 of "Becoming Indonesia," NU Online featured Professor Mujiburrahman, Professor of Sociology of Religion at UIN Antasari Banjarmasin. Drawing on the tradition of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) in South Kalimantan, he discussed how Islamic boarding school education shapes lifestyles, ways of thinking, and perspectives on society. He argued that Islamic boarding schools are not only spaces for religious learning, but also places where values, character, and social awareness develop. This intellectual journey led Mujiburrahman to examine the relationship between religion, state, and society in Indonesia. He explored the dynamics of the New Order, the relationship between Islam and Christianity, and how religion is often positioned merely as a tool for maintaining "harmony," without being given space as an ethical force capable of criticizing injustice. He argued that religion is not enough to simply be a "firefighter." Religion, he said, must also be present as a moral source that provides orientation for public policy and supports the common people. "It can even become a force for criticism against policies that harm the public," he emphasized. In this conversation, Mujib also touched on the legacy of Abdurrahman Wahid's (Gus Dur) thought, which viewed Islam as part of an open, democratic humanitarian movement that supported the strengthening of civil society. He emphasized that democracy is not merely procedural but must also bring about social justice. Motivated by NU Online Editor-in-Chief Ivan Aulia Ahsan, the discussion then moved on to the historical roots of Islam in the Indonesian archipelago, from Muhammad Arsyad al-Banjari to Guru Sekumpul. The interconnected scholarly traditions of Indonesian ulama, dating back centuries, demonstrate that Islam in Indonesia grew through a network of knowledge, writings, cadres, and preaching that respected local cultural diversity. Video segments: 00:00:00 - Clips and intro 00:01:17 - Family and education 00:17:19 - Muslims and Christians during the New Order era 00:44:25 - Gus Dur and the vision of humanity 00:49:17 - NU during the era of Idham Chalid and Gus Dur 01:05:42 - Islamic boarding schools in South Kalimantan and the Sekumpul teachers 01:11:02 - The contribution of Sheikh Arsyad Al-Banjari 01:17:52 - The Aswaja Imagination and Indonesia 01:23:37 - Closing and credits ___________ NU Online - Official Media of Nahdlatul Ulama Super App | Website | TikTok | X | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify Follow Us: https://linktr.ee/NUOnline #nahdlatululama #nuonline #pbnu #neworder #islam #politics #gusdur #idhamchalid #gurusekumpul #banjarmasin #becomingindonesia