
Guarding Indonesia’s Independence: Toward a Noble Civilization
By: Dr. Abdul Wadud Nafis, Lc., MEI Indonesia’s independence, proclaimed on August 17, 1945, marks a historical milestone in the nation’s awakening toward a sovereign, just, and civilized life. However, independence should not only be understood as political freedom, but also as a moral and spiritual responsibility to uphold the values of just and civilized humanity (Hatta, 1945). In the context of modern Indonesia, the struggle to guard independence is no longer centered on physical resistance against colonialism but on preserving the nation’s sovereignty of values and character. This is where the importance lies in reviving the moderate Islamic values deeply rooted in the archipelagic tradition, as taught by Ahlussunnah wal Jamaah al-Nahdliyah (Aswaja an-Nahdliyah) (Sahal, 2012). These values play a strategic role in realizing a noble civilization that harmonizes…








