BARITO KUALA – The Selidah Hall at the Barito Kuala (Batola) Regent’s Office Complex in Marabahan witnessed the gathering of religious leaders from various Islamic organizations. In a bahtsul masail forum initiated by Antasari State Islamic University (UIN Antasari), representatives from the Indonesian Ulema Council, the National Amil Zakat Agency, the Indonesian Mosque Council, and the Quran Recitation Development Institute discussed and exchanged ideas.
Acting (Pj) Regent of Batola, Mujiyat, S.Sn., M.Pd., expressed high appreciation for UIN Antasari’s initiative through the Research and Community Service Institute, led by Dr. Muhammad Zainal Abidin, M.Ag. “We welcome this event because, for the first time in Batola, representatives of all Islamic organizations have gathered in one discussion forum, thanks to the facilitation of UIN Antasari,” he said in his speech on Tuesday (11/06/2024).
This event was not only a discussion but also marked the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Acting Regent Mujiyat and UIN Antasari Rector, Prof. Dr. H. Mujiburrahman, M.A. The memorandum covers the implementation of the Tridharma of higher education, which includes education, research, and community service. This cooperation also involves the Indonesian Ulema Council and Baznas Barito Kuala.
Rector Prof. Mujiburrahman introduced UIN Antasari further, which now has two campuses in Banjarmasin and Banjarbaru, equipped with advanced and complete facilities. “At our second campus, we have a sophisticated science laboratory and a luxurious library, comparable to facilities at other campuses outside Kalimantan,” he emphasized. Additionally, he mentioned that UIN Antasari offers extensive opportunities for young people to study abroad through various international collaborations with renowned universities. This bahtsul masail forum focused on the theme “Religious Moderation: The Concept of Bid’ah and the Phenomenon of Sectarianism,” featuring speakers from various backgrounds, including the South Kalimantan Provincial Indonesian Ulema Council, Batola Indonesian Ulema Council, UIN Antasari, and Manbaul Ulum Islamic Boarding School Batola. The discussion resulted in six key recommendations to address the phenomenon of declaring practices as bid’ah and dealing with sectarian movements in South Kalimantan, including emphasizing unity among Muslims, enlightening the community, and being tolerant of differing religious understandings.
This activity serves as a concrete example of how academics can play a role in community empowerment. By bringing together various community elements, especially religious leaders, UIN Antasari successfully created a constructive and solution-oriented dialogue space. The role of academics is not only limited to teaching and research but also involves tangible and impactful community service.
Empowering communities through education and scientific discussions is a precise step in facing various social and religious challenges. With an inclusive and dialogic approach, academics can bridge various stakeholders, creating positive synergy in efforts to build a harmonious and tolerant society. Therefore, initiatives like those carried out by UIN Antasari should be emulated and supported by various parties, for the creation of a better and wiser society in dealing with differences.
Writer, Nani Hizriani(Coordinator of Cooperation and International Affairs, A lecturer of English Education Department)
Sources :
- https://kalimantanpost.com/2024/06/mujiyat-buka-bahtsul-masail-dan-mou-pendidikan-bersama-uin-antasari/
- https://www.baritopost.co.id/mujiyat-buka-bahtsul-masail-dan-mou-pendidikan-bersama-uin/
- https://www.uin-antasari.ac.id/sanjung-uin-antasari-pj-bupati-batola-baru-kali-ini-seluruh-perwakilan-organisasi-keislaman-ditemukan-dalam-satu-forum/https://www.uin-antasari.ac.id/pj-bupati-batola-dukung-persiapan-pelaksanaan-bahtsul-masail-uin-antasari-2024/
17 comments
MasyaAllah UIN is progressing and hopefully it will always provide many benefits to the surroundings
from the article above, it is a pretty good article because of the article contain regarding the association of Islamic organizations which are discussing the issue of religious moderation: the concept of bid’ah and the phenomenon of sectarianism, and found six discussion results.
From the deliberation, it gave positive things about how UIN succeeded in creating a discussion space and playing a role as community empowerment, by inviting various Islamic communities. 👍👍👍
The article shows how UIN Antasari uses its Bahtsul Masail forum to discuss important issues like religious moderation and unity. By bringing academics and community leaders together, they aim to promote Muslim unity and tolerance towards different perspectives. This effort demonstrates how universities can play a crucial role in making positive changes in society through education, research, and community service.
The article from UIN Antasari discusses an academic initiative that brought together religious leaders in a forum to empower communities through the concept of bahtsul masail. This event, supported by UIN Antasari, included discussions on religious moderation, sectarianism, and the importance of unity among Muslims. It also marked the signing of an MoU between UIN Antasari and local authorities to enhance education, research, and community service. The initiative highlights the significant role of academics in fostering community empowerment and tolerance.
It was very cool, the first time in Batola that representatives of all Islamic mass organizations gathered in one discussion forum thanks to the facilitation of UIN Antasari, in order to exchange opinions and discuss with each other by involving the community. This proves that the role of academics is not only limited to teaching and research, but also involves real and impactful community service.
It was very cool, the first time in Batola that representatives of all Islamic mass organizations gathered in one discussion forum thanks to the facilitation of UIN Antasari, in order to exchange opinions and discuss with each other by involving the community. This proves that the role of academics is not only limited to teaching and research,but also involves real and impactful community service.
from the article above, it is a pretty good article because of the article contain regarding the association of Islamic organizations which are discussing the issue of religious moderation: the concept of bid’ah and the phenomenon of sectarianism, and found six discussion results.
From the deliberation, it gave positive things about how UIN succeeded in creating a discussion space and playing a role as community empowerment, by inviting various Islamic communities.
This article is very good and motivating, we must know how important education is in community empowerment. UIN Antasari provides facilities to study and provide positive synergy to increase community tolerance. One of these facilities is at the second campus of UIN, they have a sophisticated science laboratory and a luxurious library, comparable to facilities at other campuses outside Kalimantan. UIN Antasari also offers extensive opportunities for young people to study abroad through various international collaborations with renowned universities. I am very proud to study at UIN Antasari.
That’s great!. This article highlights the important role of academic involvement in empowering communities through the Bahtsul Masail approach. Bahtsul Masail, as an Islamic discussion forum, offers deep insights into how science can be applied to address the social and economic challenges of communities. This approach emphasizes the importance of collaboration between academia and local communities in finding relevant and sustainable solutions.
it’s cool about this article’s, like how the writer provide some clear links related to what is discussed there, it also highlight the important role of academic involvement in empowering communities thru the Bahtsul Masail approach. I think it’s important to create writing that is easy to read and acceptable to the eye. I mean, I can easily catch some things here, good education and learning is always the most important thing but it must also be balanced with infrastructure such as those on campus 2 of UIN Antasari. I think it would also be good if campus 1 UIN Antasari had something similar in the future. Not gonna lie that in fact, UIN has succeeded in providing a good place to share ideas in society, for example by inviting various Islamic communities.
I am greatly impressed by what I read here! The presence of a Bahtsul Masail forum. Which is filled by individuals from diverse backgrounds can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in academic activities, both in theory and practice. This is a very wise step! Hopefully, the institutions that are there can continue to develop and achieve success in reaching their goals!
It’s amazing to see an educational institution take such a proactive role in fostering dialogue and collaboration among religious leaders. Bringing together different organizations for meaningful discussions on important topics like religious moderation and unity is exactly what’s needed in today’s world. The signing of the memorandum of understanding is a fantastic step towards solidifying this cooperation. Initiatives like these are vital for building a more united, tolerant, and harmonious community. Keep up the excellent work, UIN Antasari! 🤩
Yeaa, we must convey the concept of bid’ah to people because bid’ah is always talking about every amaliyah wasn’t come from Rasulullah Saw are misleading, and every misleading has a punishment
This is a very informative article, where after reading it I became aware of how UIN Antasari plays an active role in community empowerment through bahtsul masail forums that bring together various Islamic organizations to discuss religious moderation, ofc with the involvement of various Islamic organizations that emphasize the importance of discussion n collaboration to overcome social n religious challenges. Thus, this event received high appreciation n emphasized the importance of the role of academics in creating constructive and solutive dialogue. And most importantly for me after reading it, it turned out that the Forum produced recommendations for dealing with sectarian issues and cults, as well as strengthening unity and tolerance among Muslims.
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MasyaAllah.. UIN Antasari is very instrumental in improving its quality in relations between communities, with this UIN Antasari has a very extraordinary achievement.
As a native of Barito Kuala Regency, I feel very proud of this important meeting. The place where I study can be introduced more widely and its extraordinary facilities, especially in my original place of residence, which can increase people’s interest in the Antasri State Islamic University which has religious and intelligent leaders.