Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Embraces Hijrah as Foundation for Meaningful Education

Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) recently hosted an Islamic New Year celebration for 1448 Hijriah, focusing on the theme "Hijrah Family Momentum from Routine to Meaningful Education." The event, held at the UAD Islamic Center Mosque, brought together faculty and staff to reflect on the significance of hijrah.

The Head of UAD's Islamic Development and Study Institute (LPSI), H. Rahmadi Wibowo S., reported on the activities of LAZISMU UAD, the university's charitable foundation. From January to May 2026, LAZISMU UAD collected Rp123 billion in zakat and over Rp1 trillion in infak. These funds were channeled into four main pillars: education, social-dakwah, humanitarian aid, and health, with a total disbursement of nearly Rp978 billion benefiting 5,588 individuals.

UAD's Vice Rector for Islamic and Muhammadiyah Affairs, Dr. H. Nur Kholis, explained that hijrah extends beyond physical relocation. It represents a fundamental shift in perspective, habits, and life quality. Within the family, hijrah means transforming the home into a nurturing environment for faith, knowledge, and responsibility. For university employees, it means viewing their work not just as a duty but as an act of worship, encompassing teaching, research, service, and administrative tasks with consciousness and dedication.

During the main address, Dr. apt. Salmah Orbayinah emphasized the 1 Muharram as a time for self-reflection, mirroring Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina. She urged a contemporary understanding of hijrah that encompasses not only outward appearance but also a transformation of belief, thought, and behavior. This includes firm reliance on Allah, grounding one's thinking in the Quran and Sunnah, and manifesting these principles through actions.