BIOGRAPHY of K. H ABDURAHMAN WAHID (GUS DUR)

BIOGRAPHY of K. H ABDURAHMAN WAHID (GUS DUR)

Abdurrahman "Addakhil", was Gus Dur's full name as a child. Lexically, Addakhil means "the Conqueror", this name was taken from a pioneer of the Umayyad dynasty who established a milestone in the glory of Islam in Spain by his father. Later the word Addakhil was not well-known and changed the name Wahid, Abdurrahman Wahid, and later better known as Gus Dur. "Gus" is a special vocation of pesantren to the kiai child which means "mas".

Abdurrahman Wahid, who was better known as Gus Dur, was the 4th president of the Republic of Indonesia, Gus Dur took office as president on October 20, 1999 to July 24, 2001. Beliaudilah was born in the village of Denanyar, Jombang at the house of his mother's grandfather. KH. Bisri Syansuri. August 4, 1940 was the day of his birth, although there were those who differed in this matter, others stated that Gus Dur was born on the 4th of the 8th month according to the Islamic calendar, so Gus Dur was born on 7th September 1940. But August 4th was a celebrated birthday by his family.

Gus Dur is the first of six children. His father is KH. Wahid Hasyim was the minister of religion in 1949-1952. While his mother was named Hj. Sholehah is the daughter of the founder of the Denanyar Jombang Islamic Boarding School, K.H. Bisri Syamsuri. Since childhood, Abdurrahman had a fondness for reading and diligently used his father's personal library. In his teens, Abdurrahman was familiar with various magazines, newspapers, novels and books. Aside from reading, he also enjoys playing football, chess and music. Abdurrahman's teenage years were mostly spent in Yogyakarta and Tegalrejo. science development has been increased in this two place. The next period, Gus Dur lived in Jombang, at the Tambak Beras boarding school, until he continued his studies in Egypt.

Abdurrahman's teenage years were mostly spent in Yogyakarta and Tegalrejo. science development has been increased in this two place. The next period, Gus Dur lived in Jombang, at the Tambak Beras boarding school, until he continued his studies in Egypt. Before leaving for Egypt, his uncle had divulged a girl for him, namely Sinta Nuriyah, the son of Haji Muh. Sakur. His marriage was carried out when Abdurrahman was in Egypt. From his marriage with Sinta Nuriyah, they were blessed with four children, namely Alissa Qotrunnada Munawaroh, Zannuba Arifah Chafsoh, Annita Hayatunnufus, and nayah Wulandari.

After returning from his journey to seek knowledge, Gus Dur returned to Jombang and chose to become a teacher. In 1971, he joined the Faculty of Islamic Education at Tebu Ireng Jombang University. Three years later he became secretary of the Tebu Ireng Islamic Boarding School, and in the same year Abdurrahman began to become a writer. He returned to his talents as a writer and columnist. Through these writings, the idea of ​​Abdurrahman's thoughts began to get a lot of attention.

In 1974 Gus Dur was asked by his uncle, K.H. Yusuf Hasyim to assist in the Ireng Jombang Islamic Boarding School by becoming a secretary. From here Gus Dur began to often get invitations to be a resource person at a number of forums discussing religion and tourism, both at home and abroad. Later Abdurrahman was involved in NGO activities. First in LP3ES with Dawam Rahardjo, Aswab Mahasin and Adi Sasono in the pesantren development project, then Gus Dur founded the P3M which was led by LP3ES.

In 1979 Abdurrahman moved to Jakarta. At first he pioneered the Ciganjur Islamic Boarding School. While in the early 1980s Abdurrahman was believed to be the representative of the Katib syuriah of the PBNU. Here Abdurrahman was involved in serious discussions and debates on religious, social and political issues with various groups across religions, tribes and disciplines. Gus Dur is increasingly serious about writing and struggling with his world, both in the fields of culture, politics and Islamic thought. His career, which was deemed "deviant" in his capacity as a religious leader and administrator of the PBNU, and inviting scorn was when he was chairman of the Jakarta Arts Council (DKJ) in 1983. He was also the chief jury of the 1986 Indonesian Film Festival (FFI), 1987.

In 1984 Gus Dur was chosen by acclamation by an ahl hall wa al-`aqdi team chaired by K.H. As`ad Syamsul Arifin to occupy the position of chairman of the PBNU at the 27th conference in Situbondo. The position was reaffirmed at the 28th congress in the Krapyak Yogyakarta boarding school (1989), and the congress in Cipasung, West Java (1994). The position of the PBNU chairman was later released when Gus Dur was the 4th president of the Republic of Indonesia. During his presidency, not a few of Gus Dur's thoughts were controversial. Often his opinions differ from those of many people.

Gus Dur died on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, at 18.45 WIB at the age of 69 years. He was buried in a state led directly by the President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Tebuireng Islamic Boarding School complex on December 31, 2009. Islamic boarding schools where Gus Dur was buried became the mascot of Jombang Regency as a place of pilgrimage that has unparalleled appeal. Even those who have been at odds with politics with Gus Dur will tend to glorify Gus Dur not because of his political achievements but because of his blessings which are believed to be able to provide protection and security.