Nahdlatul Ulama (NU)

Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Indonesia THE ROYAL HASHEMITE COURT Founded in 1926 and is the Largest official Islamic Society in the world, with approximately 70 million members from Indonesia and other countries. NU is currently headed by HE Mr. Said Aqil Siraj. SOCIAL PRINCIPLES OF NU BALANCE A balanced position MODERATION TOLERANCE A principle based on A principle based on for the justice and avoiding all forms of organization's performance and services, in order to achieve harmony in respect for different opinions and cultures in the the relations between all people and the relationship between man and extremism. community. God Almighty. OBJECTIVES OF NU The establishment of Islamic teachings on the doctrine of the Sunnis among communities within the Republic of Indonesia. Believes in the moderate interpretation of Islamic ruling and Shari’a, and promotes and motivates the harmonic coexistence of different religions and beliefs. NU plays a big role in the collection of Zakat and alms and its distribution in Indonesia, and play s a complementary role to that of the Indonesian government. The NU has a tremendous political influence in Indonesia and engages in different areas including: PUBLIC SERVICE RELIGION EDUCATION CIVILIZATION ECONOMY @RHCJO