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  • New Student Registration at STIBA Makassar is Now Open

    New Student Registration at STIBA Makassar is Now Open

    STIBA Makassar is once again opening its doors to prospective new students in the academic year 1446-1447/2024-2025. For those of you with a high enthusiasm for learning Islamic sciences and Arabic language, this is your opportunity.

    STIBA Makassar offers a variety of majors and study programs that can match your interests. You can choose Comparative School of Thought Studies or Sharia Economics Law Program for those who want to become experts in Islamic law, or Arabic Language Education Program for those who want to become Arabic language teachers. There is also the youngest program that will accept students this year, the Hadith Science Program for those interested in the science of hadith.

    Registration is very easy, just visit the official website of STIBA Makassar at STIBA Makassar – Campus Dakwah and Struggle. But don’t forget, you must meet the specified requirements. You must be able to read the Qur’an fluently, physically and mentally healthy, and ready to comply with campus regulations.

    Joining STIBA Makassar, you will benefit greatly. STIBA Makassar is accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT), where the Comparative School of Thought Studies program as the oldest program at STIBA already has accreditation B.

    You will also learn Arabic every day, even becoming the daily language on campus. Our lecturers are mostly alumni of leading universities in the Middle East. Cool, right?

    For Qur’an memorizers, registration is free! And if you are among the top 5 in your school, you will receive a 50% discount on registration fees.

    So, don’t miss this opportunity to join the academic community at STIBA Makassar! If you want to know more, just check our website at New Student Admission for the Academic Year 1446-1447 H/2024-2025 CE – STIBA Makassar or contact us directly via the following numbers:

    085288881599 (Female)

    085288881799 (Male)

  • Facing the Elections, Senate Chairman Encourages STIBA Makassar Students to Vote Wisely, Discusses the Leadership Story of Prophet Ibrahim

    Facing the Elections, Senate Chairman Encourages STIBA Makassar Students to Vote Wisely, Discusses the Leadership Story of Prophet Ibrahim

    The Chairman of the Senate of the College of Islamic Sciences and Arabic Language (STIBA) Makassar, Ustaz Muhammad Yusran Anshar, Lc., M.A., Ph.D., opened the inaugural lecture at STIBA Makassar. In his speech, he highlighted a theme that had never been precisely discussed in previous inaugural lectures, which is the “Role of the Muslim Community in Shaping the Political Direction in Indonesia.”

    The Chairman of the Senate also emphasized the importance of knowledge in Islam. He quoted a Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him) stating that seeking knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim. However, the question that arises is what knowledge should be considered obligatory for us.

    “There is individual obligation (fardh ‘ain) and communal obligation (fardh kifayah). When does knowledge become a fardh ‘ain? Knowledge becomes a fardh ‘ain when it is highly needed,” he said.

    Furthermore, Ustaz Yusran discussed the upcoming elections. He encouraged students to take a stance in choosing suitable leaders. Students are expected to be able to determine their position and who is worthy of being chosen after this inaugural lecture.

    Ustaz Yusran also stressed the importance of learning from the verses of the Quran recited by the qari during the event, specifically Surah Al-Baqarah related to leadership, particularly in the story of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him).

    In that verse, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said to Prophet Ibrahim, “Verily, I will make you an imam (a leader) for mankind.” However, according to Ustaz Yusran, it should be noted that Allah tested Prophet Ibrahim before granting him leadership. This serves as a reminder that true leaders are those who pass tests and challenges successfully.

    He also quoted Imam Shafi’i’s statement, “Laa yumakkan hatta yubtala,” which means that ideal leaders are those who have successfully undergone trials.

    Another lesson from the story of Prophet Ibrahim highlighted by Ustaz Yusran is the importance of a leader’s devotion to Allah. Prophet Ibrahim, for instance, was entrusted with the management of the House of Allah, a place of worship. This demonstrates that leaders should serve as role models in worship and facilitate their followers’ closeness to Allah. Ideal leaders are consistent in performing acts of worship, such as prayer, and can even lead their followers in prayer.

    The importance of prayer in leadership is another lesson drawn from the story of Prophet Ibrahim, as he prayed for the blessing of the city of Makkah. His prayer demonstrates his concern for the city and his desire for it to be blessed by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala.

    Ustaz Yusran also highlighted Prophet Ibrahim’s thoughts on leadership. He realized that not all of his descendants were entitled to leadership; Allah revealed that only those who were obedient to Him among his descendants would be eligible for leadership.

    Furthermore, Ustaz Yusran discussed the importance of leaders in considering the future of the next generations. Prophet Ibrahim, for example, prayed for Allah to send messengers among their descendants. This emphasizes the importance of raising a generation strong in faith and obedience to Allah.

    The final point of reflection from the verse recited in this inaugural lecture is the message about the importance of understanding history and contributing to the community. The verse mentioned, “tilka ummatun qad khalat lahā mā kasabat walakum mā kasabtum walaa tusʼalu̱na ʿan mā kānū ya’amlu̱n,” reminds us that past communities had their own roles and contributions, and we will not be held accountable for their actions.

    Ustaz Yusran added that the main message to be taken from this verse is that we should not only boast about our ancestors or claim famous lineage but focus on what we have contributed to our community. History should not only be remembered but also serve as inspiration to create a better future.

    “May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala bestow upon us leaders of guidance, leaders who show the way to goodness and bring positive change to our community. May Allah continually bless our nation, our people, and, most importantly, may we be part of that transformative element,” concluded Ustaz Yusran Anshar in his closing remarks before officially opening the Second Semester Inaugural Lecture at STIBA Makassar.

  • Delivering a Speech in the Inaugural Lecture, Chairman of STIBA Makassar Emphasizes the Importance of Change.

    Delivering a Speech in the Inaugural Lecture, Chairman of STIBA Makassar Emphasizes the Importance of Change.

    The Chairman of STIBA Makassar, Akhmad Hanafi Dain Yunta, Lc., M.A., Ph.D., delivered a speech during the Inaugural Lecture for the Second Semester of Academic Year 1444—1445 H/2023—2024 M, on Monday (29/01/2024). Ustaz Akhmad stated that this inaugural lecture focuses on the role of the Muslim community in shaping the political direction in Indonesia. It is expected to provide motivation and new insights to the academic community of STIBA Makassar regarding the current political situation, including presidential and legislative elections.

    In Sharia terminology, according to Ustaz Akhmad, there are three important words that should be present in every step towards positive change. First, “hijrah,” which means to migrate from what is prohibited by Allah towards what is enjoined and beloved by Him.

    “Whoever emigrates for the cause of Allah will find on the earth many [alternative] locations and abundance.” (Quran, Surah An-Nisaa’, 4:100).

    Hijrah teaches that Allah’s earth is vast and full of blessings, making positive change always possible.

    The second terminology, according to the Deputy Chairman of the Sharia Council, is “ishlah,” which refers to improvement and reform. Muslims should not remain silent and merely be spectators. They must take action, strive for improvement, and promote positive changes in society.

    “So if we want to become better, we must make improvements, reforms, we must engage in ishlah. We cannot stay silent. We cannot just be spectators. We must make ishlah efforts. That is the essence of Islamic preaching, advising, enjoining good, and forbidding evil, and so on,” said Ustaz Akhmad.

    Lastly, there is “taghyir,” which means change. This highlights the importance of adapting to changing times and situations while upholding Islamic values.

    Ustaz Akhmad quoted verse 11 from Surah Ar-Ra’d,

    “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.”

    “So all of these are Sharia terminology found in the Quran, and they all strongly suggest that we should strive for positive change, but we must hijrah, make ishlah, and taghyir!” he emphasized.

    He concluded his speech by quoting a statement from Al Imam Ibnu Aqil al-Hambali,

    “Politics (siyasah) is any action by which people are closer to goodness and further from corruption, even if it has not been legislated by the Prophet (peace be upon him) or revealed by revelation.”

    “So he said that Islamic politics is about bringing people closer to righteousness. So if we cannot achieve 100% ideal improvement, at least we should move further away from wrongdoing and harm. Even in ijtihad (interpretation), sometimes the political process was not conveyed in revelation and was not established by the Prophet (peace be upon him),” he concluded.

    The event continued with announcements from the vice chairmen regarding their respective areas: Vice Chairman for Academic and Student Affairs, Ustaz Rahmat bin Badani Tempo, Lc., M.A.; Vice Chairman for General Affairs, Ustaz Musriwan Muslimin, Lc., M.H.; Vice Chairman for Cooperation and Alumni, Ustaz Ahmad Syaripudin, S.Pd.I., M.Pd.I.; and the Head of the 5M Character Development and Boarding School Center represented by Ustaz Sirajuddin Syarif S.Pd.I., S.H., M.H.

    The event also included the announcement of exemplary teachers/teaching assistants read by the Chairman of STIBA Makassar. This year, Ustaz Ramli, Lc., and Ustazah Multazimah, Lc., M.H., were chosen as exemplary teachers/teaching assistants.

    As for exemplary staff members, the award was given to Ustaz Arfan S.S., M.Ag., Secretary of the Clerical Training Program, and Ustazah Sri Ujiana Putri, Lc., S.H., M.H., Assistant to the Deputy Chairman Two, Deputy Head of the Finance Division, and Deputy Head of the Human Resources Division.

    Lastly, the title of exemplary student went to Ruqayyah Azzahra Idris, a fifth-semester student in the PM program who serves as the Coordinator for the Murajaah Division of the Raudatul Hufaazh Putri Student Activity Unit. Meanwhile, the exemplary student title was awarded to Khaerul, a fifth-semester student in the PM program who currently holds the position of Chairman of the Residential Student Activity Unit.

  • The Only Representative from Eastern Indonesia, STIBA Makassar Achieves Success in the World Arabic Language Month Competition

    The Only Representative from Eastern Indonesia, STIBA Makassar Achieves Success in the World Arabic Language Month Competition

    (STIBA.ac.id) Jakarta – Alfabean Mahdani, a fifth-semester student at STIBA Makassar who also serves as the Chairman of the Student Executive Board (Dema) of STIBA Makassar, successfully secured the second position in the World Arabic Language Month Competition.

    The event was organized by Majma’ Al Malik Salman lil ‘Alami Li Al-Lughah Al-‘Arabiyyah in collaboration with Ittihad Mudarrisi Al-Lughah Al-Arabiyyah (IMLA) at the National level in Indonesia.

    The event was held to promote appreciation for Arab culture, support cross-cultural understanding, and stimulate interest in learning the Arabic language among students.

    The competition officially started on January 16, 2024, and successfully conducted various categories of competition, namely Al-Ilqa, Al-Sard wa Al-Riwayah, and Al-Khat Al-‘Araby. This event was attended by 260 participants from 84 universities across Indonesia.

    Alfabean had the opportunity to participate in the Al-Ilqa category in the Qiro’atu Syi’ir al ‘Arabi competition. This branch was joined by 80 participants and held at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta.

    In his impressive performance, Alfabean caught the attention of the judges by reciting a poem entitled “غدا يوم فصل للفريقين فاصبري,” which means “Tomorrow is the Day of Decision for Both Teams, so Be Patient.” As a result, Alfabean secured the second position, surpassing 78 other participants.

    “This achievement is filled with meaning and experience. It also teaches us that holidays are not the end of the struggle to relax and be lazy but rather the right time to apply the knowledge we have gained from our teachers,” said the student from Lampung.

    Alfabean became the only student representative from a university in Eastern Indonesia. This was revealed in the statement by Prof. Dr. Uril Baharuddin, M.A. (Chairman of IMLA) during the event.

  • Approaching the General Election, STIBA Makassar Alumni Conduct Scholarly Discussion with Ustaz Zaitun Rasmin

    Approaching the General Election, STIBA Makassar Alumni Conduct Scholarly Discussion with Ustaz Zaitun Rasmin

    The Alumni of STIBA Makassar are encouraged to be not only successful academically but also enlightening figures in all aspects of life, particularly in religious issues. Faced with the demands of the times that require direction and guidance in matters of faith, each alumnus is urged to continuously update their knowledge before providing enlightenment to others.

    Recognizing the crucial role of alumni, especially in the context of the upcoming democratic elections in Indonesia, the Alumni Association (IKA) of STIBA Makassar organized a scholarly discussion on Thursday evening, January 4, 2024. The event featured Dr. Muhammad Zaitun Rasmin, Chairman of the Central Board of Wahdah Islamiyah. The discussion centered around the theme “Attitudes in Democracy and the Direction of Political Choices.” Ustaz Zaitun shed light on the stance of a Muslim in the world of democracy and prompted contemplation about which presidential and vice-presidential candidates should be supported.

    This discussion was orchestrated by the Strategic Studies Department of the Alumni Association (IKA) of STIBA Makassar, with Ustaz Abdul Qahar serving as the moderator. The event commenced with a captivating opening from the chairman, followed by a Q&A session with participants.

    A noteworthy moment occurred when an alumna raised a question about the appropriate response to potential electoral fraud and how to cope with defeat if the supported presidential and vice-presidential candidates lose.

    Ustaz Zaitun offered a motivational response, stating, “Our task is to make the utmost effort. Winning or losing is a matter for later; our duty is to strive to the best of our abilities. Young people should not entertain negative and pessimistic thoughts; those are traits of the elderly. Young people should think about what they can do in times like these,” expressed Ustaz Zaitun.

    The discussion, conducted virtually via Zoom Meeting, took place from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM local time. This event served as a platform for alumni to collaborate and contribute positively to national life, especially as the 2024 elections approach.

  • Ustaz Harsya Bachtiar’s Dissertation Unveils the Flip Application: Lecturer Attains Doctorate, the 16th at STIBA Makassar

    Ustaz Harsya Bachtiar’s Dissertation Unveils the Flip Application: Lecturer Attains Doctorate, the 16th at STIBA Makassar

    (STIBA.ac.id) Makassar – Dr. Muhammad Harsya Bachtiar, a lecturer at STIBA Makassar and dai of Wahdah Islamiyah, recently earned his doctoral degree after successfully defending his dissertation in the Doctoral Program with a concentration in Islamic Economics at Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar (UINAM).

    The doctoral defense took place at the Faculty of Education and Teaching Building on Friday, December 15, 2023. Ustaz Harsya successfully defended his dissertation titled “The Use of the Flip Application in Fliptech Transactions from the Perspective of Islamic Economics: A Study of Flip Users in Wahdah Islamiyah.”

    The defense was led by Prof. Dr. H. Abustani Ilyas, with the examination committee consisting of, among others, Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman Kadir, Prof. Dr. H. Nasir Hamzah, Dr. Siradjuddin, Dr. Amiruddin, Prof. Dr. H. Muslimin Kara, Prof. Dr. H. Hamid Habbe, and Dr. H. Abdul Wahid Haddade.

    In his dissertation, Ustaz Harsya discussed research on the Flip financial application, focusing on three main service products: inter-bank transfers, mobile credit purchases, and E-Wallet top-ups. The results of his research indicated that Wahdah Islamiyah members using the application affirmed that all services offered by Flip were in line with the principles of Islamic economics.

    Ustaz Harsya presented his dissertation eloquently and received high praise from the examiners. After answering a series of questions posed by the examination committee, Ustaz Harsya Bachtiar was officially conferred the title of Doctor with a concentration in Islamic Economics, achieving a grade of “very satisfactory.”

    With this achievement, Dr. Muhammad Harsya Bachtiar becomes the 16th doctorate holder at STIBA Makassar and the 1143rd produced by the Islamic Studies Program at Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar.

  • Chairman of STIBA Makassar Explains the Principle of “Adh-Dharar Yuzal” and Its Implementation in the Political Contestation of Presidential Candidate Selection

    Chairman of STIBA Makassar Explains the Principle of “Adh-Dharar Yuzal” and Its Implementation in the Political Contestation of Presidential Candidate Selection

    Ustaz Akhmad Hanafi Dain Yunta, Lc., M.A., Ph.D., emphasizes the importance of guidance for Muslim individuals in determining their actions, typically derived from the Quran, the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad, and the guidance of scholars. Since not everyone can memorize thousands of verses from the Quran and hadith, scholars have formulated principles of fiqh to simplify the laws of Islamic sharia. One key principle discussed is “adhdhararu yuzal,” meaning harm must be eliminated. Ustaz Akhmad explains that this principle encompasses three essential meanings.

    Firstly, it prohibits causing harm to fellow humans and other creatures because any form of harm is considered contrary to benefit or utility, defined by scholars as something beneficial in both worldly and afterlife aspects. Secondly, it prohibits initiating harmful actions and responding to harm with similar actions. Religious sharia provides specific mechanisms to address harm without causing harm to others. Thirdly, the concept of “adhdhararu yuzal” includes preventing harm before it occurs, akin to preventive measures. This indicates that harm should be anticipated and prevented both before and after it happens.

    In his presentation, Ustaz Akhmad Hanafi also discusses the Islamic law of selecting leaders, stating that sharia mandates the election of leaders based on the consensus of the Prophet’s companions after his demise. Consensus underscores the obligation to choose leaders capable of fulfilling their duties by bringing benefit and rejecting harm. He also highlights the need for law enforcement and protection of legal domains as obligations. Concerning leadership criteria, Ustaz Akhmad emphasizes justice, knowledge supporting independent reasoning, physical health, the strength of ideas, and the ability to protect the sphere of authority.

    Furthermore, Ustaz Akhmad explains the implementation of the principle “ad-dharar yuzaal” in the selection of presidential candidates within a democratic system. He emphasizes the people’s right to choose a presidential candidate in elections by applying this principle, aiming for the selection of leaders who meet predetermined criteria. If no candidate satisfies all criteria, the choice falls on the candidate maximizing benefit and minimizing harm. Determining benefit and harm is entrusted to competent scholars and experts, not based on personal desires. If elected leaders are considered less than ideal, efforts to eliminate harm are made through mechanisms such as advice, criticism, and community-based improvement initiatives.

  • Ustaz Zaitun Rasmin Pushes for the Transformation of STIBA Makassar into an Institute

    Ustaz Zaitun Rasmin Pushes for the Transformation of STIBA Makassar into an Institute

    The Advisory Council of MUI Central, Dr. K.H. Muhammad Zaitun Rasmin, expressed his hope to transform the Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Islam dan Bahasa Arab (STIBA) Makassar into an institute next year. This step is a positive initiative expected to accelerate the progress of the Wahdah Islamiyah educational institution. The transformation of STIBA Makassar into an institute is expected to enhance the quality and scope of education and Islamic preaching undertaken by Wahdah Islamiyah.

    This statement was made by Ustaz Zaitun during the National Working Conference (Mukernas) XVI of Wahdah Islamiyah at the Arafah Hall of the Haji Sudiang Hajj Dormitory in Makassar on November 26, 2023.

    In his speech, the Chairman of the Central Leadership Council (DPP) of Wahdah Islamiyah also emphasized the importance of cadre development at the campus level beyond the Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Islam dan Bahasa Arab (STIBA) Makassar under the auspices of Wahdah Islamiyah. He urged lecturers throughout Indonesia to collaborate with the Ikatan Cendekia Wahdah Islamiyah (ICWI) to produce a younger generation ready to become continuous advocates of preaching.

    “Our cadres at the non-STIBA campus level are very few. Therefore, we invite all lecturers in Indonesia to get involved,” he said.

    Not only that, Ustaz Zaitun Rasmin also highlighted the handling of LGBT issues in the education environment. He emphasized the need for a dedicated mentor or teacher assigned to address this issue in every school and campus.

    “Regarding the handling of LGBT issues, I want to emphasize that all campuses and schools must pay attention to this issue. There must be a mentor or teacher specifically assigned to address this problem,” he concluded.

  • Collaboration between STIBA Makassar and Unida Gontor Holds a Workshop Seminar on Islamic Thought and Civilization

    Collaboration between STIBA Makassar and Unida Gontor Holds a Workshop Seminar on Islamic Thought and Civilization

    (STIBA.ac.id) Makassar – Collaborating with the Cleric Cadre Program (PKU) of the 17th Generation at Darussalam University (UNIDA) Gontor, STIBA Makassar organized a Workshop Seminar on Islamic Thought and Islamic Civilization on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The event was held in a hybrid format involving five speakers, all from the Cleric Cadre Program from both campuses, where three of them were students from the Cleric Cadre Program at UNIDA Gontor, and the other two were students from the PKU program at STIBA Makassar. The event was attended by 35 participants in person at the Mua’dz bin Jabal Hall, while another 51 participants joined the event via Zoom Meeting.

    The Vice Chairman I of Academic and Student Affairs at STIBA Makassar, Ustaz Rahmat Badani bin Tempo, Lc., M.A., officially opened the event. In his opening remarks, he emphasized the position of knowledge in Islamic religion and the importance of the role of scholars as carriers of that knowledge.

    Ustaz Rahmat emphasized that the community’s attention to knowledge and scholars must continue to be observed, especially in facing the challenges of the ever-evolving times, such as the proliferation of deviant thoughts. In his concluding remarks, he expressed hope for a closer collaboration between UNIDA Gontor and STIBA Makassar to safeguard the existence of knowledge and the role of scholars among the community.

    The next address was delivered by Ustaz Muhammad Wahyudi, M. Pd., a lecturer and mentor at UNIDA Gontor. He affirmed that UNIDA Gontor and STIBA Makassar share the same foundation, namely piety and the spirit to preserve the existence of knowledge and the role of scholars. Ustaz Wahyudi also suggested that the younger generation should pay more attention to knowledge as an effort to face the challenges of the times, as expressed by Ustaz Rahmat, as a form of jihad in this era.

    The activity continued with a session of seminar material presentations by the speakers. Ustaz Randy Wahyudi, S.E., opened the first session with the title “Problem Concepts of Neo-Capitalism Production and Ecological Impact.” In his explanation, he criticized the Western capitalist production concept that adopts a materialistic approach, encouraging humans to exploit nature on a large scale. Referring to the book Al-Kasb by Imam Syaibaniy, he outlined the concept of production in Islam that not only emphasizes the benefits from nature but also considers human ethics in interacting with nature.

    The session continued with a presentation by Ustaz Jalaluddin, S. Pd., who delivered a material titled “Crisis in the Teacher-Student Relationship in Schools (Viewed from the Perspective of Imam Badruddin Ibn Al-Jama’ah).” Ustaz Jalaluddin discussed serious issues in etiquette, both among teachers as educators and students as learners, reflected in the increasing related cases. He provided solutions by detailing the views of Imam Badruddin ibn Al-Jama’ah found in the book Tazkiratussami Walmutakallim as an effort to overcome the crisis in etiquette in this field.

    Moving on to the field of jurisprudence (fikih), the third material was presented by Ustaz Muhammad Setyo Nugroho, Lc., M.H., with the title “Limitations of Differences of Opinion in Fikih.” In his presentation, he emphasized that the scope of differences of opinion in fikih should not include matters that are fundamental or foundational. Ustaz Setyo Nugroho also explained the limitations of ijtihad in furu’ or branches of jurisprudence, ensuring they do not result in deviant views.

    From the field of hadith studies, the fourth material was presented by Ustaz Arfan Arifuddin, S.S., M.Ag., with the title “Limitations of the Interpretation of the Hadith ‘You are More Knowledgeable about Worldly Affairs.’” His explanation addressed complex questions about the meaning of the hadith, such as “Does the entire worldly affairs understood better by the people, so that the Sharia does not encompass it at all?”

    He delved deep into these questions, showing the need for accurate understanding of the hadith.

    As the final speaker, Ustaz Muslimin Qasim, S.H., presented material in the field of Arabic language with the title “Methods of Teaching Arabic According to Azhar Arsyad.” He highlighted the importance of the Arabic language for Muslims. Meanwhile, in examining various methods of teaching Arabic, Ustaz Muslimin conducted a study on the Ta’sisiyah method found in the book “Fundamentals of Mastering the Arabic Language” by Azhar Arsyad.

    The activity became more interactive with a question-and-answer session after the presentations by all the speakers. Participants, both those present physically and those attending virtually, actively posed their questions in this session. As a conclusion, Ustaz Muhammad Wahyudi, M. Pd., delivered an epilogue. He emphasized that the tasks of students as Islamic learners are still numerous and it is important to increase self-awareness in developing capabilities. He also reminded participants to make the best use of their time during their education at STIBA Makassar as preparation to serve the community.

  • Grand Opening of Muktamar and Student Seminar at STIBA Makassar Discusses Existence in the 5.0 Era

    Grand Opening of Muktamar and Student Seminar at STIBA Makassar Discusses Existence in the 5.0 Era

    (STIBA.ac.id) Makassar – The Student Affairs Institute of STIBA Makassar held the Grand Opening of Muktamar, combined with a Student Seminar focusing on the theme “The Existence of Student Organizations in the 5.0 Era,” on Saturday (11/11/2023).

    The event was attended by A.M. Iqbal Parewangi as the keynote speaker, and several speakers such as Abdul Qadir, S.T. (Chairman of the Youth Development Department of DPP WI), Muhammad Ammar Naufal M.Ed., Ph.D. (Lecturer at Universitas Negeri Makassar), and Syandri, Lc., M.A. (Lecturer at the School of Islamic Sciences and Arabic Language Makassar).

    The opening ceremony was enlivened by the recitation of the Holy Quran by Ahmad and Kamil, followed by a speech from the Chairman of Dema STIBA Makassar, Dimas Fajar Ramadhan.

    The Chairman of STIBA Makassar, Akhmad Hanafi Lc., M.A., Ph.D., emphasized the importance of student organizations as a forum to explore student aspirations. He emphasized the role of this organization in training the leadership spirit of students so that when sent to society, students already have the skills or abilities to lead and manage the community.

    “We hope that our student organizations will be of interest to our students, not the other way around,” he added while officially opening the event.

    Keynote speaker, A.M. Iqbal Parewangi, highlighted the role of Muktamar as a catalyst for change. He stressed that a successful Muktamar is one that can bring about positive change.

    “Muktamar must bring about change. If a Muktamar does not bring about change, it cannot be called Muktamar, but destruction or regression,” he said.

    This Student Seminar presented three interesting discussions, namely “The Role of Da’wah of the Young Generation in the 5.0 Era” presented by Ustaz Abdul Qadir, S.T., “Opportunities for Student Organizations in Facing the Free Campus Curriculum” by Muhammad Ammar Naufal M.Ed., Ph.D., and “Effective and Efficient Coaching Model for Student Organizations in the 5.0 Era” by Syandri, Lc., M.A.

    Reporter: Muh. Ibnul Mubarak