Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Nurcholish Madjid

Nurcholish Madjid or Cak Nur is an icon of thought and renewal of Islam movement in Indonesia. The idea of pluralism has been placed as a leading Muslim intellectual, especially at a time when Indonesia was mired in a slump and the threat of national disintegration. Nurcholish Madjid born March 17, 1939 in Jombang, Est Java Indonesia. Died August 29, 2005.


As a prominent reformer and Indonesian Muslim scholars, as well as the KH Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur). Nurcholish Madjid often express ideas that are considered controversial. Especially the idea of ​​a renewal of Islam in Indonesia. Cak Nur's thoughts are considered as a source of pluralism and openness about the teachings of Islam, especially after acting in Paramadina Foundation in developing a moderate Islamic teachings.



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