Nahdlatul Ulama

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Nahdlatul Ulama (NU; Arabic: نهضة العلماء, lit. 'Revival of the Ulama', Indonesian pronunciation: [nahˈdatʊl ʊˈlama]) is an Islamic organization in Indonesia. Its membership numbered over 40 million in 2023, making it the largest Islamic organization in the world. NU is also a charitable body funding schools and hospitals while organizing communities to help alleviate poverty. The NU was founded in 1926 by the ulema and merchants to defend both traditionalist Islamic practices (in accordance with Shafi'i school) and its members' economic interests. NU's religious views are considered "traditionalist" in that it accepts local cultural traditions that do not conflict with Islamic law (in contrast to Islamic fundamentalist groups). By contrast, the second largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, the Muhammadiyah, is considered "reformist" as it takes a more literal interpretation of the Qur'an and Sunnah. Many leaders of Nahdlatul Ulama are ardent advocates of Islam Nusantara, a distinctive...

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