Genealogi Teologi Nahdlatul Ulama
Abstract: NU, the largest
social and religious organization in Indonesia, has undergone many changes
since its very inception decades ago. But the essence of the organization
remains the same, namely its theological doctrine and “ideological” inclination
toward the Sunna. This paper tries to speak of the struggle of NU in this
changing era to remain as it is. It traces the theological genealogy of the
organization, and how this theology has been transformed from time to time to
meet the demands of Indonesian setting. Here NU is understood as a dynamic
religious organization capable of translating certain theology and ideology
into a totally different look. Hence, although it was originated in the
theology of al-Asy’ariyyah and al-Maturidiyah, NU was not at all representing
any of these two Middle Eastern theologies. Unlike the two, NU emphasizes
theoretically the idea of justice, moderation, and tolerance while practically
upholding the adaptive and adoptive attitude toward local customs and
traditions.
Keywords: NU, genealogy,
justice, moderation, tolerance
Penulis: Suis Qa’im
Kode Jurnal: jpperadabanislamdd120102
