Pengurus Wilayah Nahdlatul Ulama (PWNU) Jawa Tengah officially issued a six-point declaration on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, demanding transparency, strict anti-corruption measures, and state neutrality ahead of the upcoming Muktamar Ke-35 NU. According to verified reports, leadership figures read the formal statement during the opening of the PWNU Jateng Bahtsul Masail at Pondok Pesantren Darussalam Sempong, located in Semarang Regency.
Katib Syuriyah PWNU Jateng H Mohamad Muzamil stated that the declaration directly addresses the expectations of regional Masyayikh and the wider Nahdliyin community across Central Java. Rais Syuriyah PWNU Jateng KH Ubaidullah Shodaqoh led the reading of the six-point text alongside event participants. Prior to announcing the declaration, Kiai Ubaid recited Quranic verses and a Hadith emphasizing the absolute prohibition of wrongfully acquiring wealth, bribery, and severe religious warnings against both givers and receivers of bribes.
Core Demands of the PWNU Jateng Declaration
The six-point declaration outlines strict organizational boundaries and ethical mandates for the upcoming national congress. According to the text read by leadership, the provisions focus heavily on preserving the dignity of Islamic scholars and preventing outside manipulation. The formal points include:
- Full support for conducting a fair, clean, open, democratic, and civil Muktamar in line with Masyayikh decisions.
- Upholding the dignity of the Ahlul Halli wal Aqdi as an essential instrument of clerical authority and policy.
- A firm rejection of money politics throughout every stage of the congress.
- Rejection of all forms of fraud, organizational manipulation, and procedural abuse.
- Opposition to any actions that undermine the standing, honor, and dignity of scholars.
- A direct appeal to the President, acting as head of government, to prohibit state apparatus from applying pressure, intervention, or conditioning regarding the Muktamar under the guise of the Palace, the Presidency, or the government.
Did You Know? The declaration was formally unveiled during the Bahtsul Masail forum hosted at Pondok Pesantren Darussalam Sempong in Semarang Regency, grounding the modern political stance of the regional board firmly within a traditional pesantren scholarly setting.
Context and Significance for the Nahdliyin Community
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was the PWNU Jateng declaration issued?
The declaration was read on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, during the opening of the PWNU Jateng Bahtsul Masail at Pondok Pesantren Darussalam Sempong in Semarang Regency.
Who led the reading of the declaration?
The reading of the six-point declaration was led by Rais Syuriyah PWNU Jateng KH Ubaidullah Shodaqoh alongside participating members, with statements also provided by Katib Syuriyah PWNU Jateng H Mohamad Muzamil.
What is the stance of PWNU Jateng regarding state apparatus during the Muktamar?
The declaration explicitly asks the President, as head of government, to instruct and prohibit state apparatus from exerting pressure, intervention, or conditioning regarding the Muktamar on behalf of the Palace, the President, or the government.
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