MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, MALAYSIA – The Muhammadiyah-‘Aisyiyah Special Branch (PCIMA) of Malaysia is striving to gain legal recognition from the Malaysian government. The Secretary General of Muhammadiyah Abdul Mu’ti expressed the movement’s support during his visit to PCIM-PCIA of Malaysia in Kepang, Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (July 3).
“The Central Board of Muhammadiyah wholeheartedly supports PCIM-PCIA of Malaysia to achieve a legal status in Malaysia,” said Mu’ti.
He acknowledged the potential challenges but expressed confidence in the organization’s success.
“Gaining legal recognition will undoubtedly be challenging. However, I am firmly convinced that with unwavering optimism and a strong determination to succeed, PCIM-PCIA of Malaysia will ultimately achieve its goal,” said Abdul Mu’ti
Citing Al-Inshirah verses 5 and 6, Abdul Mu’ti reminded that surely with hardship comes ease and surely with that hardship comes more ease.
“The question is whether we have the courage to actively seek these solutions and persevere in facing challenges. After all, a key distinction between the faithful and the disbelievers lies in their approach to challenges. The faithful embrace optimism and actively seek solutions, while the disbelievers succumb to despair.”
This optimism stems from the deep-rooted alignment between Muhammadiyah vision of Islam Berkemajuan (Progressive Islam) and the Malaysian framework and Malaysian government slogan of Malaysia Madani (Civilized Malaysia), both of which promote progress and societal betterment.
“Malaysia Madani shares many core principles with Muhammadiyah vision of Islam Berkemajuan. This alignment leads me to believe that PCIM-PCIA Malaysia has the potential to play a significant role in shaping the future of Islam in Malaysia,” said Abdul Mu’ti.
Furthermore, a unique connection exists between Muhammadiyah and Malaysia through the leadership of Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Prime Minister Ibrahim is an avid reader of the works of Buya Hamka, a prominent figure within Muhammadiyah.
“Many prominent Malaysian figures, including Prime Minister Dato Sri Anwar Ibrahim himself, draw inspiration from the writings of Buya Hamka and Tafsir Al Azhar,” said Abdul Mu’ti.
