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Hasyim Muzadi
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Official portrait, 2015
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| Member of the Presidential Advisory Council |
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| In office 19 January 2015 – 16 March 2017 |
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| Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama | |
| In office 1999–2010 |
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| Preceded by | Abdurrahman Wahid |
| Succeeded by | Said Aqil Siroj |
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| Born | 8 August 1944 Tuban, Japanese East Indies |
| Died | 16 March 2017 (aged 72) Malang, Indonesia |
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| Organization | Nahdlatul Ulama |
Achmad Hasyim Muzadi (born August 8, 1944 – died March 16, 2017) was an important Indonesian Islamic scholar and religious leader. He was the chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama, a very large Islamic organization, from 1999 to 2010.
Hasyim Muzadi also started and led the Al-Hikam Islamic boarding school. He believed in a balanced approach to Islam, which he called "moderate Islam." This meant it was not too extreme or too loose. He spoke out against both very strict and very liberal Islamic ideas.
In 2004, Hasyim Muzadi ran for vice president with President Megawati Sukarnoputri. Even though they lost, he continued to serve his country. From 2015 until he passed away, he was a member of the Presidential Advisory Council.
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Early Life and Education
Hasyim Muzadi was born on August 8, 1944, in Tuban, East Java. At that time, Indonesia was under Japanese rule. His parents were Muzadi and Rumyati.
He went to several Islamic schools, including a pesantren (Islamic boarding school) in Gontor. In 1969, he earned a college degree in Islamic education from the State Islamic Institute of Malang.
As an Islamic Leader
Al-Hikam Islamic Boarding School
In March 1992, Hasyim Muzadi started the Al-Hikam Islamic boarding school in Lowokwaru, Malang, East Java. This school offered both general and Islamic education at a college level.
Even though it was a small school, it was seen as a new and smart way to help shape Indonesia's future. Hasyim Muzadi wanted Al-Hikam to help Muslims who studied non-religious subjects but needed more Islamic knowledge. He believed this would help them avoid extreme religious views.
Nahdlatul Ulama and Other Groups
Hasyim Muzadi was very active in Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), which is Indonesia's largest Islamic organization. He worked with NU starting in the 1960s. From 1992 to 1999, he was the head of NU in East Java.
In 2004, he helped create the International Conference of Islamic Scholars. This group held meetings and discussions between different faiths. Its goal was to improve understanding between Islamic and Western communities, especially after the September 11 attacks. Hasyim Muzadi also said that NU members should not join a jihad (holy war) against the United States during the War in Afghanistan (2001–present).
Political Career
Hasyim Muzadi began his political journey in the city parliament of Malang. He was a member of the United Development Party (PPP).
In 2004, he became the running mate for President Megawati Sukarnoputri in Indonesia's first direct presidential election. They came in second place in the first round of voting. However, they lost to Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla in the final runoff election.
In the 2014 presidential election, Hasyim Muzadi joined the campaign team for Joko Widodo. Joko Widodo later became the president. From 2015 until his death, President Widodo appointed him to the Presidential Advisory Board. He focused on issues related to the well-being of the people.
His Views on Islam
Hasyim Muzadi strongly supported "moderate Islam." He explained that this meant not being too extreme or too liberal. One of his main goals when starting Al-Hikam was to fight against Islamic fundamentalism. He believed that traditional Islamic teachings and the wisdom of past scholars could help prevent extreme ideas.
He also disagreed with liberal Islam because he felt it allowed "all things." He criticized young NU members for thinking about Islam and tradition "more like Westerners." However, he did not say that liberal ideas should be banned. He believed that important issues should be debated openly within the community.
During the US invasion of Afghanistan after the September 11 attacks, Hasyim Muzadi rejected calls for NU members to fight a jihad in Afghanistan. He explained that "jihad does not always mean holy war." He said that working to help Islam and the Muslim community is also a form of jihad. He saw the September 11 attacks as a "tragedy of humanity," not a religious conflict.
Illness and Passing
In January 2017, Hasyim Muzadi, who was 72 years old, became very tired. This happened after he traveled to many places in Indonesia right after a trip to Australia. He was treated at the Lavalette Hospital in Malang from January 6 to 17 and then went home.
On March 11, he was admitted to the hospital again. He chose to go home on March 13 to recover there, even though the hospital suggested he stay. President of Indonesia Joko Widodo visited him in Malang on March 15. Hasyim Muzadi passed away on March 16 at 6:15 AM at his home in the Al-Hikam Islamic boarding school.
He was buried later that day at the second campus of Al-Hikam in Depok, West Java. Vice President of Indonesia Jusuf Kalla led the funeral. Hasyim's body was escorted by military, police, members of Islamic groups, and students in a military-style funeral.
