Strong supporters: Tens of thousands of Muslims pay their last respects to former president Abdurrahman “Gus Dur” Wahid, who was also the former chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the country’s largest Muslim organization, prior to his burial in his East Java hometown of Jombang. JP/Indra Harsaputra
Your comments on the death of former president Abdurrahman “Gus Dur” Wahid and his signature legacy.
Let us uphold pluralism, democracy and tolerance so that Gus Dur may rest in peace.
Moeljono Adikoesoemo
Jakarta
My condolences to his family. Let us always uphold the values he believed in.
Ignatius A.W.
Jakarta
Gus Dur initiated the possibility for opening diplomatic ties with Israel, mainly due to intelligence and technological reasons.
I agree with him, but do I support Israel’s politics? Am I against Palestine’s sovereignty?
I simply support a man who saw beyond all the hatred, for the advancement of his nation, in a way he knew how.
Amon Mandas
Jakarta
He brought back Unity in Diversity (Bhinneka Tunggal Ika) by respecting the Chinese New Year and allowing the lion dance, etc., which were banned under Soeharto. He also tried to return the lives of ex-Gerwanis (a women’s wing of the Indonesian Communist Party) members to normal, so they could tell the truth. Rest in peace, Gus Dur. God bless you.
Meidi
Tangerang, Banten
During New Order rule he was the one who opened his mouth loud and clear to criticize Soeharto while the others kept their mouths shut. That’s what I think of Gus Dur.
E. Nurdin
Jakarta
Former president Abdurrahman Wahid, although in power for a short time, left a priceless legacy for the nation. His belief in pluralism, nationalism and above all the actualization of Islam should be adapted by the Indonesian people. May he be blessed by Almighty God and may his soul rest in peace!
Soebagjo Soetadji
Jakarta
Gus Dur, the sight may blur, but not the mind! Gus Dur, a man of history! His mind was so open, so clear, no other politician could go before him! He was second to none!
David Liu
Bali
