Miftachul Achyar became the Rais ‘Aam (Supreme Leader) of the country’s largest Muslim organisation, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), after the resignation of Ma’ruf Amin (who became Vice-President of Indonesia 2019-24). The NU was established in 1926 and claims a 90-million membership. It is a charitable body funding schools and hospitals as well as organising communities to help alleviate poverty. Under Akhyar’s leadership, NU continues to promote Islam Nusantara, a moderate, inclusive, and contextually Indonesian interpretation of Islam that emphasizes tolerance, interfaith dialogue, and compassion. Akhyar’s tenure also reinforces NU’s role in shaping public discourse on religious harmony, civic responsibility, and ethical governance, ensuring the organisation remains a guiding force in both Indonesia’s socio-religious landscape and the wider Muslim world.