EN.MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, JAKARTA — The Central Board of Muhammadiyah received representatives of Jamia Binoria Al-Aalamia, an international Islamic educational institution based in Karachi, Pakistan, on Sunday (4/10) at its Jakarta headquarters.
The meeting discussed ways to strengthen ties between Muhammadiyah and Islamic institutions in Pakistan, particularly in education and dakwah.
Syafiq A. Mughni, Chairperson of the Central Board of Muhammadiyah, explained Muhammadiyah’s work since its establishment in 1912 in developing education, health care, and social services.
“The Muhammadiyah movement has grown through a spirit of ijtihad and tajdid,” Syafiq said.
Meanwhile, Shaikh Aziz Ur Rahman, representing Jamia Binoria, described the institution’s development since its establishment in Karachi in 1978.
He said the organization now has more than 5,000 students from various countries, including around 200 students from Indonesia.
“Jamia Binoria offers education in Qur’anic memorization, Islamic studies, and modern sciences,” Shaikh Aziz said.
He also said that Jamia Binoria focuses on education and dakwah and does not engage in politics. Its graduates are expected to contribute to spreading Islamic teachings and engaging with communities in their respective environments.
“Jamia Binoria is solely engaged in dakwah and education has no ties to politics,” he said.
The meeting also discussed the presence of Jamia Binoria alumni in Indonesia, whose number is estimated to have exceeded 400. Both sides expressed hope that educational and dakwah ties between Indonesia and Pakistan would continue to grow. (taufik)
