Miftahul Achar became the Rais ‘Aam (Supreme Leader) of the country’s largest Muslim organisation, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), after the resignation of Ma’ruf Amin (now Vice-President of Indonesia). The NU was established in 1926 and claims a 90-million membership. It is a charitable body funding schools and hospitals as well as organizing communities to help alleviate poverty. The majority of its leaders promote Islam Nusantara, a moderate and compassionate approach.