Here's a detailed breakdown of the family tree of Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur) — the 4th President of Indonesia, an Islamic scholar, and one of the nation’s most respected figures in religious pluralism and democracy.

🌳 Gus Dur (Abdurrahman Wahid) Family Tree

👴 Grandfather

K.H. Hasyim Asy’ari
– Founder of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), one of the largest Islamic organizations in the world
– A major religious leader and Indonesian national hero

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents

  • Father: K.H. Wahid Hasyim
    – Indonesia’s first Minister of Religious Affairs
    – Islamic reformer, influential in combining Islamic and modern education
    – Son of K.H. Hasyim Asy’ari

  • Mother: Siti Solichah
    – Comes from an influential family in Jombang, East Java
    – Known for her strong character and influence in Gus Dur's life

👤 Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur)

🔹 Full Name: Abdurrahman ad-Dakhil Wahid

🔹 Nickname: Gus Dur

— “Gus” is a traditional title for sons of respected Islamic scholars in Java.
— “Dur” is short for Abdurrahman.

🗓️ Born: September 7, 1940, in Jombang, East Java

🕊️ Died: December 30, 2009, in Jakarta

🕌 Religion: Islam (Sunni, Nahdlatul Ulama)

🏛️ Key Roles

  • 4th President of Indonesia (1999–2001)

  • Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) (1984–1999), the world’s largest Islamic organization

  • Religious Scholar (Ulama), democrat, human rights advocate, intellectual

🏆 Why Gus Dur Is Revered

  • Champion of Pluralism: Defended the rights of minorities (Chinese Indonesians, Christians, Ahmadiyah, etc.)

  • Democratic Leader: Helped transition Indonesia from authoritarianism to democracy post-Suharto

  • Religious Thinker: Merged Islamic thought with humanism, tolerance, and modern education

  • Hilarious & Humble: Known for his wit, humor, and accessibility—even while in high office

💍 Wife: Sinta Nuriyah

– Prominent Islamic scholar and women’s rights advocate
– Continued Gus Dur’s humanitarian work after his passing
– Chair of The Wahid Institute

👧 Children of Gus Dur & Sinta Nuriyah

  1. Alissa Qotrunnada Munawaroh Wahid
    – Psychologist, social activist
    – Coordinator of the Gusdurian Network Indonesia
    – Advocates for pluralism, democracy, and interfaith dialogue

  2. Yenny Wahid (Zannuba Ariffah Chafsoh Rahman Wahid)
    – Politician, journalist, and director of The Wahid Institute
    – Active in religious tolerance and political reform
    – Former spokesperson for President Abdurrahman Wahid
    – One of the most public-facing daughters

  3. Anak ke-3 (Inaya Wahid)
    – Cultural activist, writer, and feminist
    – Often speaks about democracy and human rights from a cultural lens

  4. Anak ke-4
    – Less known publicly (Gus Dur’s family is largely private beyond the 3 prominent daughters)

📜 Famous Quotes

“Tuhan tidak perlu dibela, tapi manusia harus dibela.”
("God does not need to be defended, but people do.")

🧬 Legacy of the Gus Dur Family

  • Known as "Keluarga Ulama dan Intelektual" (Scholars and Intellectual Family)

  • Descended from the Wahid–Hasyim–Asy’ari ulama dynasty

  • Their influence continues through The Wahid Foundation, Gusdurian Network, and national dialogues on diversity, human rights, and Islam

 

 

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