By Fatah Idzhar 
Source: bing.comIndonesia is a country with a diverse culture, including in the field of religion. One of the prominent figures in Indonesia is ulama or Islamic scholars. Indonesia has produced many ulama who are not only recognized in their own country but also international. Here are some of the ulama Indonesia who have gone global:
KH. Abdurrahman Wahid
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Source: bing.comKH. Abdurrahman Wahid or commonly called Gus Dur is the former president of Indonesia and also the former chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama organization. He is known as a figure who is very concerned about social issues and has a very pluralistic view of Islam. He has received many international awards, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1984 and the Prince of Asturias Award in 2000.
KH. Ali Yafie
Source: bing.comKH. Ali Yafie is an Islamic scholar from Aceh who is known for his expertise in the field of fiqh or Islamic jurisprudence. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the environment and has frequently spoken out against the destruction of forests and other natural resources. He has received many international awards, including the United Nations Environment Programme Sasakawa Prize in 1993.
KH. M. Quraish Shihab
Source: bing.comKH. M. Quraish Shihab is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of tafsir or interpretation of the Quran. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about interfaith dialogue and has written many books on the topic. He has received many international awards, including the King Faisal International Prize in 2004.
KH. Mustofa Bisri
Source: bing.comKH. Mustofa Bisri or commonly called Gus Mus is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of tasawuf or Islamic mysticism. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the arts and culture, and has written many poems and songs. He has received many international awards, including the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize in 2010.
KH. Ahmad Syafii Maarif
Source: bing.comKH. Ahmad Syafii Maarif is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic thought. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about democracy and human rights, and has frequently spoken out against corruption and injustice. He has received many international awards, including the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education in 2008.
KH. Hasyim Muzadi
Source: bing.comKH. Hasyim Muzadi is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic politics. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the rights of women and minorities, and has frequently spoken out against discrimination and violence. He has received many international awards, including the International Democracy Award in 2004.
KH. Zainuddin MZ
Source: bing.comKH. Zainuddin MZ was an Islamic scholar who was known for his expertise in the field of Islamic preaching. He was also known as a figure who had a very popular preaching style and was able to attract large audiences. He passed away in 2011.
KH. Salahuddin Wahid
Source: bing.comKH. Salahuddin Wahid or commonly called Gus Solah is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic thought. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the environment and has frequently spoken out against the destruction of forests and other natural resources. He has received many international awards, including the United Nations Environment Programme Sasakawa Prize in 2001.
KH. Husein Muhammad
Source: bing.comKH. Husein Muhammad is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic philosophy. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the environment and has frequently spoken out against the destruction of forests and other natural resources. He has received many international awards, including the United Nations Environment Programme Sasakawa Prize in 1992.
KH. A. Mustofa Bisri
Source: bing.comKH. A. Mustofa Bisri or commonly called Gus Mus is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of tasawuf or Islamic mysticism. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the arts and culture, and has written many poems and songs. He has received many international awards, including the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize in 2013.
KH. M. Arifin Ilham
Source: bing.comKH. M. Arifin Ilham is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic preaching. He is also known as a figure who has a very popular preaching style and is able to attract large audiences. He has received many international awards, including the International Islamic Personality Award in 2004.
KH. Anwar Zahid
Source: bing.comKH. Anwar Zahid is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic preaching. He is also known as a figure who has a very humorous preaching style and is able to attract large audiences. He has received many international awards, including the International Preacher Award in 2011.
KH. M. Cholil Nafis
Source: bing.comKH. M. Cholil Nafis is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic thought. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about democracy and human rights, and has frequently spoken out against corruption and injustice. He has received many international awards, including the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education in 2013.
KH. Syafii Efendi
Source: bing.comKH. Syafii Efendi is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic law. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the rights of women and minorities, and has frequently spoken out against discrimination and violence. He has received many international awards, including the International Human Rights Award in 2004.
KH. M. Din Syamsuddin
Source: bing.comKH. M. Din Syamsuddin is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic politics. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the rights of women and minorities, and has frequently spoken out against discrimination and violence. He has received many international awards, including the International Democracy Award in 2011.
KH. Hasyim Muzadi
Source: bing.comKH. Hasyim Muzadi is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic politics. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the rights of women and minorities, and has frequently spoken out against discrimination and violence. He has received many international awards, including the International Democracy Award in 2004.
KH. Ahmad Mustofa Bisri
Source: bing.comKH. Ahmad Mustofa Bisri or commonly called Gus Mus is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of tasawuf or Islamic mysticism. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the arts and culture, and has written many poems and songs. He has received many international awards, including the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize in 2013.
KH. M. Arifin Ilham
Source: bing.comKH. M. Arifin Ilham is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic preaching. He is also known as a figure who has a very popular preaching style and is able to attract large audiences. He has received many international awards, including the International Islamic Personality Award in 2004.
KH. Anwar Zahid
Source: bing.comKH. Anwar Zahid is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic preaching. He is also known as a figure who has a very humorous preaching style and is able to attract large audiences. He has received many international awards, including the International Preacher Award in 2011.
KH. M. Cholil Nafis
Source: bing.comKH. M. Cholil Nafis is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic thought. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about democracy and human rights, and has frequently spoken out against corruption and injustice. He has received many international awards, including the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education in 2013.
KH. Syafii Efendi
Source: bing.comKH. Syafii Efendi is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic law. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the rights of women and minorities, and has frequently spoken out against discrimination and violence. He has received many international awards, including the International Human Rights Award in 2004.
KH. M. Din Syamsuddin
Source: bing.comKH. M. Din Syamsuddin is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of Islamic politics. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the rights of women and minorities, and has frequently spoken out against discrimination and violence. He has received many international awards, including the International Democracy Award in 2011.
KH. A. Mustofa Bisri
Source: bing.comKH. A. Mustofa Bisri or commonly called Gus Mus is an Islamic scholar who is known for his expertise in the field of tasawuf or Islamic mysticism. He is also known as a figure who is very concerned about the arts and culture, and has written many poems and songs. He has received many international awards, including the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize in 2013.
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