In 1963, Wahid received a scholarship from the Ministry of Religious Affairs to study Islamic Studies at Al Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. He went to Egypt in November 1963. Although he is fluent in Arabic, Gus Dur was told by the university that he had to take remedial classes before studying Islam and Arabic. Being unable to provide proof that he has the ability Arabic, Wahid was forced to take remedial classes. [9] Wahid enjoyed living in Egypt in 1964; he likes watching movies Europe and America, and also watch the football game. Wahid was also involved with the Association of Indonesian Students and became a journalist association's magazine. At the end of the year, he managed to pass the remedial classes Arabic. When he began his study of Islam and Arabic in 1965, Gus Dur was disappointed; He has studied many materials provided and reject the use of learning methods University. [10] In Egypt, Wahid was employed at the Embassy of Indonesia. By the time he works, the events 30 September Movement (G30S) occurs. Major General Suharto in Jakarta handle the situation and made efforts to combat communism. As part of these efforts, the Indonesian Embassy in Egypt was ordered to conduct an investigation of university students and provide a report of their political position. This command was given to Wahid, who is assigned to write a report. [11] Wahid failed in Egypt. He did not agree to be a method of education and work after G30S very disturbing him. [12] In 1966, he was told that he had to repeat the study. [12] Wahid saved undergraduate education through scholarships at the University of Baghdad. [13] Wahid moved to Iraq and enjoy the new environment. Although he was negligent in the beginning, Wahid quickly learned. Wahid also continue its involvement in the Indonesian Student Association and also write the association's magazine. After completing his education at the University of Baghdad in 1970, Wahid went to Holland to continue his education. Wahid wanted to study at the University of Leiden, but disappointed because of his education at the University of Baghdad is less recognized. [14] From the Netherlands, Wahid went to Germany and France before returning to Indonesia in 1971.
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