MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, YOGYAKARTA – Mohammed Al Khoory, the founder of Asia Muslim Charity Foundation (AMCF), expressed his admiration for Muhammadiyah’s well-organized management and declared his membership in the organization.
Al Khoory spoke about his long-standing collaboration with Muhammadiyah, which has lasted for 33 years. Throughout this partnership, he has had the opportunity to witness firsthand Muhammadiyah’s exceptional management and organizational structure.
“Muhammadiyah is one of the most impressive organizations I’ve encountered in terms of how they manage their affairs and uphold proper procedures. I am truly proud to be a member of Muhammadiyah,” said Al Khoory in a public lecture conducted by the Muhammadiyah Council for Religious Preaching on May 20, 2024.
Al Khoory then provided more details about AMCF’s ongoing humanitarian programs. These programs not only undertaken in major Indonesian cities like Malang, Bandung, Makassar, and Medan, but also extend their reach to remote areas across the country.
“We have a fleet of 10 humanitarian ships deployed throughout Indonesia,” Al Khoory revealed. “All of these ships are dedicated to serving the needs of the Indonesian people.”
Al Khoory also spoke about the challenges of carrying out AMCF’s preaching activities in remote areas. Despite these difficulties, he expressed his joy in working in Indonesia, a country where the majority of the population is Muslim.
“There are communities in Indonesia that have nomadic lifestyles and don’t speak the Indonesian language,” Al Khoory explained. “This necessitates the use of translators to effectively communicate our message in these communities. It’s one of the challenges we face in our preaching efforts.”
“It’s important to remember that Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population,” Al Khoory added.
Besides, in his welcoming remarks, Chairperson of the Muhammadiyah Council for Religious Preaching Fathurrahman Kamal explained the purpose behind establishing the Muhammadiyah Tabligh Institute (ITM). It aims to preserve the teachings and traditions of Muhammadiyah’s founders. It serves as a center specifically designed to train preachers, also known as muballighin.
Fathur emphasized that ITM’s role goes beyond just education, training, and development. The institute also plays a vital role in preserving Indonesian national culture.
“Therefore, this ITM building, which stands on a large plot of land measuring approximately 2,000 square meters, can also be called the Center for Education and Training of Culture (Pusdiklat Bud),” Fathur stated.
He concluded his speech by expressing his hope that this building will become a nurturing ground for a new generation of preachers. These preachers will be prepared to spread the message of Islam throughout Indonesia, especially in light of the upcoming demographic bonus. This demographic shift presents a golden opportunity for Indonesia to maximize its potential.
