NU - Muhammadiyah cooperation<\/p>\n
We welcome the meeting between Indonesia's two largest Muslim
\norganizations, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah.<\/p>\n
The positive impact of the meeting at NU's headquarters at the
\nbeginning of the new year will be felt throughout 2002, as the
\namicable relationship is intended to make a positive contribution
\nto the people and the nation.<\/p>\n
The two social and religious organizations have a combined
\ntotal of at least 70 million members, not including sympathizers
\nand associated networks.<\/p>\n
Muhammadiyah and Nahdlatul Ulama have agreed to conduct a
\nmoral movement to exhibit the peaceful and merciful face of
\nIndonesia's Islam. The vicious side so far has been spurred by
\nthe absence of certainties in law enforcement, justice and unity.<\/p>\n
However, as stated by the Muhammadiyah chairman, Prof. Syafii
\nMa'arif, no Muslim should play the role of a judge and kill human
\nbeings in the name of God.<\/p>\n
The vicious side is also caused by other factors - as
\nindicated by conflicts in several areas - such as: the changes in
\npopulation composition and socio-economic and socio-political
\npositions.<\/p>\n
When these changes, which have produced disharmony and a sense
\nof injustice, were not immediately dealt with, the situation
\nopened up opportunities for third parties to interfere.<\/p>\n
-- Kompas, Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/nu-muhammadiyah-cooperation-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }