Studi Sosio-Historis Berdirinya Nahdlatul Ulama Cabang Blitar

Abstract

Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) is the largest community organization in Indonesia which was founded on January 31, 1926. After NU was established, these community organizations were established in various regions including in Blitar Regency. This qualitative research with the content of analysis reveals the socio-historical establishment of NU in Blitar. This research resulted in two findings as follows. First, the Blitar Branch of Nahdlatul Ulama was founded in 1951 where Rais Syuriyah was held by KH. Mochsin Wahab, while the Chairman of the Tanfidziyah is held by KH. Zahid Syafii. Meanwhile, formally, the NU Blitar branch was established on May 26, 1956 based on the decision of the Grand Conference to form the Blitar branch of the Nahdlatul Ulama Party with Rais Syuriyah held by KH. Mochsin Wahab and Chairman of the Tanfidziyah held by KH. Zahid Syafii. Second, after the Triumvirate of founders and figures who had a major role in the establishment of the Blitar Branch of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) produced the Decision of the 1956 Nahdlatul Ulama Party Grand Conference and produced an official management structure, two kiai, namely KH. Muhammad Shofwan Jatinom and KH. Muhammad Ridwan asked permission from KH. Mochsin Wahab to return to struggle to continue the struggle of his pesantren. Meanwhile KH. Mochsin Wahab continued to struggle within the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) organization and served as Rais Syuriah until he died in 1956.