Waiting for a flight to Surabaya in the "VIP lounge" at the Jakarta International Airport,

Shaykh Hisham converses with Governor Ismet of the Batam Region in Indonesia.

Surabaya, Indonesia - May 12th 2004

In Surabaya Shaykh Kabbani met with Dr. Muzadi, Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama and Vice-President running mate of current Indonesian President Megawati.

Nahdlatul Ulama is the largest body of traditional scholars in the Muslim world boasting 40 million members.

Many press reporters were there to cover the event, and Shaykh Kabbani's visit appeared in many Indonesian newspapers.

 Dr. Muzadi receives Shaykh Kabbani in the musalla. 

Dr. Muzadi had traveled home from Jakarta just to meet with Shaykh Kabbani.

The main subject of discussion was Dr. Muzadi's school where thousands of students attend, learning the moderate teachings of classical Islam.

Mawlana Shaykh Hisham was invited to speak to a group of students specially elected from the school for their high marks for the honor of meeting the Shaykh.

~ INDONESIA TOUR ~

| May 11 | May 12 | May 13 | May 14 | May 15 | May 16 | May 17 |

South East Asia Spring Tour II 2004

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