Jakarta, IndonesiaSentinel.com — Musso, a prominent figure in the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and an outspoken atheist, once engaged in a heated debate about the existence of God with Kiai Abdul Wahab Hasbullah, a well-known Islamic scholar.
The story, as reported by NU Online, revolved around a deep theological discussion, with Musso rejecting the idea of a higher power and Kiai Abdul Wahab defending his belief.
The debate became increasingly tense due to Musso’s quick temper, escalating the exchange. Musso’s imposing physical presence—large, muscular, and towering—only added to the intensity, particularly in contrast to the smaller, more diminutive figure of Kiai Abdul Wahab.
Despite the growing tension, Kiai Abdul Wahab eventually decided to end the debate. He wasn’t intimidated by Musso but felt that continuing the argument with someone who wasn’t genuinely seeking truth was pointless.
The Kiai believed that intellectual discussions should be based on logic and ethics, not physical confrontation.
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Though physically smaller, Kiai Abdul Wahab was a skilled martial artist.
During a journey between Mecca and Medina in the 1920s, he reportedly fought off several bandits who were much larger than him, showing that while he may have appeared physically inferior, his prowess in silat (a traditional martial art) made him more than capable of defending himself—even against men stronger and larger than Musso.
(Ray)
