The ‘Smiles’ of NU and Muhammadiyah

As long as NU and Muhammadiyah continue to be pioneers in spreading "the smile of Islam", Indonesia will be safe, peaceful, friendly and prosperous.

The article by former Muhammadiyah leader Buya Ahmad Syafii Maarif, "Message for Muhammadiyah and NU", published in Kompas on 5 Jan. 2021, is an interesting read.

The article by the historian and ulama (Muslim scholar) was inspired by Djoko Susilo\'s painting that features K.H. Ahmad Mustofa Bisri of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Syafii holding hands, which is thought to be beyond its time.