Gus Baha Appointed Deputy Rais Aam of PBNU for 2026-2031 Term

The leader of the Institute for the Development, Education, and Advancement of Al-Ques’an Sciences, Bahauddin Nursalim, popularly known as Gus Baha, has been appointed as the Deputy Rais Aam of PBNU for the 2026-2031 term.

“KH. Bahauddin Nur Salim, better known as Gus Baha,” stated PBNU Katib Aam, M. Nuh, during a press conference at the PBNU Office in Jakarta on Wednesday (30/9).

As Deputy Rais Aam, Gus Baha will serve alongside five other figures, namely KH. Nurul Huda Jazuli, KH. Anwar Iskandar, KH. Afifudin Muhajir, and KH. Muhammad Musthofa Aqiel Sirodj. These six individuals will assist KH. Miftachul Achyar.

Furthermore, there are 31 individuals appointed to the Rais position. Notable names include the Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, Muhammad Cholil Nafis, KH. Zulfa Mustofa, and Nadirsyah Hosen, also known as Gus Nadir.

On Wednesday (30/9) evening, PBNU announced the complete management structure for the 2026-2031 period. The General Chairman of PBNU, KH. Abdul Hakim Mahfudz, also known as Gus Kikin, stated that the total number of PBNU officials for the 2026-2031 term is 210 people.

He noted that this figure represents an increase of 21 members compared to the previous period, which consisted of 189 members.