Prof. Dr. H. Abdul Mu’ti, M.Ed. is a leading Indonesian scholar of Islamic education. He serves as Secretary-General of the Central Board of Muhammadiyah for the 2022–2027 period. Since October 21, 2024, he has also served as Minister of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia. During his tenure, Mu’ti was awarded the Bintang Mahaputera Utama on August 25, 2025.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s Degree: Tarbiyah, Walisongo State Islamic University, Semarang
- Master of Education, School of Education, Flinders University of South Australia
- Doctorate: Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University, Jakarta
Roles outside Muhammadiyah
- Advisor, The British Council (2006–2008)
- Advisor, Indonesia–United Kingdom Islamic Forum (2007–2009)
- Executive Committee Member, Asian Conference of Religion and Peace (2010–2015)
Publications:
- Muhammadiyah Christians: Managing Religious Plurality in Education (2009)
- Islamic Inculturation: Cultivating Brotherhood, Justice, and Human Emancipation (2009)
- Deformalization of Islam (2004)
- Ta’awun for the Nation: Transforming Al-Ma’un in the Indonesian Context (2009)
- Religion and Enlightening Education: A Multidisciplinary Perspective in Harishun Orientation (2019)
