Gus Dur: The Father of Pluralism Recognized as a National Hero

Abdurrahman Wahid or Gus Dur is not only known as the 4th President of Indonesia. He is a figure of an Islamic scholar who taught the importance of tolerance in diversity. Thanks to his thoughts and struggles, he was dubbed as the father of Indonesian pluralism. His journey as a kiai, a scholar, and a national leader left a legacy of respecting differences. To this day, his name is remembered and has been bestowed with the title of national hero. The awarding of this title was directly given by President Prabowo Subianto to Gus Dur’s wife, Hj Sinta Nuriyah, during the Heroes Day commemoration. Below is a brief biography of Gus Dur.