Three Indonesian Students Graduate Cum Laude from Yemen University
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Three Indonesian students earned cum laude honors at Al-Wasathiyyah University in Hadramaut, Yemen.
- The graduates, Muhammad Syahrizal Pahlevi, Muhammad Rohib Arifin, and Syafril, studied Quranic and Tafsir, and Fiqh and Usul.
- The university's 6th graduation ceremony included 90 students from Yemen, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Somalia, with special attendance from Habib Umar bin Hafidz.
Three Indonesian students have achieved academic distinction, earning cum laude honors at Al-Wasathiyyah University in Hadramaut, Yemen. Muhammad Syahrizal Pahlevi from Kalimantan, Muhammad Rohib Arifin from Jember, and Syafril from Riau were among the eight students awarded this high distinction by the university's rector, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdul Qadir Alidrus.
These accomplished students specialized in fields such as Quranic and Tafsir studies, and Fiqh and Usul. Their success is a source of pride and is expected to motivate other Indonesian students at the university to pursue their studies with greater dedication.
The university's 6th graduation ceremony saw 90 students complete their studies, representing Yemen, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Somalia. The event, held on Sunday, April 28, 2026, was attended by prominent Yemeni scholars and Muslim figures. Notably, the renowned religious figure Habib Umar bin Hafidz was present, conferring diplomas and offering advice to the graduates as they prepared to return to their home countries.
This news is expected to be a motivation for Indonesian students at Al-Wasathiyyah University to be more enthusiastic in learning and pursuing their studies diligently.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.