UNAIR NEWS – The聽Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) KH.聽Ma’ruf Amin was warmly welcomed by the officials聽.聽KH.聽Ma’ruf Amin who is also a member of the Board of Trustees (MWA) UNAIR came to answer the invitation of the MWA to provide some input.
In a brief meeting held in Rector’s room on Saturday, February 16, KH.聽Ma’ruf Amin mentioned about the synergy of universities and MUI in developing economic potential.聽Accompanied by his wife and several MUI officials, KH.聽Ma’ruf Amin stated that in developing economic potential, MUI needs the role of universities.聽Therefore, he hoped that UNAIR can become one of the universities with significant role in increasing the economic potential in the community.
“The role of state universities in maximizing the potential of people can be done through research and a set of systems, especially in this digital era.聽We all understand that those who understand and master digital are all in college, ” explained KH.聽Ma’ruf Amin.
Furthermore, in developing the economic potential, KH.聽Ma’ruf Amin asserted that the economic system from the bottom should be implemented.聽Therefore, MUI encourages universities to be responsible for providing guidance and innovation.
“Therefore, in managing the nation’s economy, MUI desperately needs synchronization and supports and innovation from state universities,” he said.
In response to KH.聽Ma’ruf Amin鈥檚 statement, Rector of UNAIR Prof.聽Dr.聽Moh.聽Nasih, SE., MT., Ak., CMA., stated that in developing the potential that exists in the community, UNAIR has committed through the organization of related study programs.聽In addition, it also has a Halal Product Research and Development Center.
“We have the first doctoral program of Islamic economics in Indonesia, complete from S1(bachelor鈥檚 degree) and S2 (master鈥檚 degree).聽In addition, we have provided a Halal Product Research and Development Center, “said Prof.聽Nasih.
In line with the rector, Vice Rector I UNAIR Prof.聽Djoko Santoso, dr., Ph.D., Sp.PD., K-GH., FINASIM., who was also present at the meeting said that synergy and collaboration are very important.聽Therefore, Prof.聽Djoko stressed that the university is ready to commit to these things.
“To develop that potential, we also hope MUI is willing to provide certification for Halal Product Research and Development Center as well as hospitals that we have,” he explained.
At the end of the conversation, Prof.聽Nasih reiterated that to improve the synergy between UNAIR and MUI, he hoped that KH.聽Ma’ruf Amin in the future is pleased to give guest lectures, seminars and sermons at UNAIR.聽“We hope in the fasting month later on KH.聽Ma’ruf Amin is pleased to give sermons at the campus mosque, ” said Prof.聽Nasih.聽(*)
Author: Nuri Hermawan
Editor: Feri Fenoria
