EN.MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, YOGYAKARTA – Through its Community Empowerment Council, (MPM), Muhammadiyah delivered qurban animals to several locations. The recipients included Warmon Kokoda and Arar Island in Southwest Papua, as well as Tliu Village in East Nusa Tenggara.
According to M. Nurul Yamin, the chairperson of the council, the initiative aims to ensure that people in marginalized areas can share in the joy of Eid al-Adha.
“We want this program to bring happiness to grassroots communities, especially those living in areas that require greater attention,” Yamin said on Saturday (30/5) in Yogyakarta.
Yamin emphasized that qurban holds a broader meaning for Muhammadiyah. He said the practice is not limited to religious ritual. Instead, it reflects the spirit of Al-Ma’un, a core Muhammadiyah principle that encourages social welfare, mutual assistance, and community empowerment.
Creating Interfaith Harmony
For the organization, Eid al-Adha serves as an opportunity to strengthen solidarity and support vulnerable communities through collective action.
In East Nusa Tenggara, the distribution carried a strong message of interfaith harmony.
Mukhsin Masri, head of Muhammadiyah’s East Nusa Tenggara chapter, said the meat would be distributed to all residents of Tliu Village regardless of religious affiliation.
“We hope this qurban will reach every household in Tliu Village, including Muslims, Protestants, Catholics, and members of other faiths,” he said.
The program aims not only to fulfill religious obligations but also to strengthen social cohesion in one of Indonesia’s most religiously diverse regions.
Strengthening Community Bonds
Kudrih Chandra, chairman of Muhammadiyah’s Timor Tengah Selatan branch, expressed hope that similar programs would continue in the coming years.
Local leaders also welcomed the initiative.
Thimatius Natonis thanked Muhammadiyah for including the village in its qurban distribution efforts.
He said the activity reflected the strong culture of tolerance that already exists among local residents.
“If there is a Muslim event, Christians and Catholics are involved as well,” he said. “That is how we live together here.”
Partnership for Social Impact
For Eid al-Adha 1447 AH, Muhammadiyah distributed two cows in Tliu Village.
The animals were provided through a partnership between Muhammadiyah’s Community Empowerment Council and BPKH.
The initiative highlights Muhammadiyah’s continued effort to combine religious observance with social service. It also demonstrates how qurban can foster unity and mutual care among people of different faiths and backgrounds.
