Saturday, November 17, 2012

Gus Dur and Syi'ir Tanpo Waton

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Gus Dur’s charisma, even after his demise, can be traced in his spritual fame that has became legacy for humanity. Its’ so embedded and phenomenal. Following is a “syi'ir” or poem in Javanese that often considered as reflections of Gus Dur's humanist teachings. 

This poem, which composed by Gus Nizam from Pesantren Darul Shofa Wal Wafa Desa Tanggul Simoketawang,Wonoayu Krian Sidoarjo, is often considered composed by Gus Dur—and I was one of those who thinks so. This is mainly because each line in the poem is so close to Gus Dur personality in defending pluralism and humanity in Indonesia.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Happy New Islamic Year 1434 Hijra


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Happy New Islamic Year 1434 Hijra

May this year be a year full of baraka, and all of us will be bestowed a fine healthiness, overwhelmed with an abundant rizq, endued a fine settlement in every problem we faced, and given consistency in worshiping, praising, and glorifying Allah Ta’ala, amin.