Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik (UM Gresik) held the Islamic Sermon in Muhammadiyah 109th Anniversary Commemoration themed “Muhammadiyah Compass Direction To Support The Glory of Indonesia” on Thursday (18/11). Prof Dr H Anwar Abbas MM MAg from Muhammadiyah Central Board, Muhammadiyah Regional Board (PDM) Gresik and ‘Aisyiyah Regional Board (PDA) Gresik, and all academic civitas of UM Gresik also attended the meeting.

The Chairman of Muhammadiyah Regional Board of Gresik, Dr Taufiqullah A Ahmady MPdI mentioned several points. It included the optimistic spirit which should embrace by the community to handle the Covid-19 pandemic and disseminate fundamental values. He also expected Muhammadiyah cadres to interpret and comprehend each value stated in the Muhammadiyah 109th Anniversary Commemoration theme.

The Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik, Dr Eko Budi Leksono MT mentioned the compass direction of Muhammadiyah in supporting in the glory of Indonesia. Prof Dr H Anwar Abbas MM MAg, the Chairman of Muhammadiyah Central Board and the Secretary of Indonesia Ulama Council (MUI) Central Board, urged to elevate the unity, togetherness, and oneness spirit. It responds to various groups with a negative intention to divide the Muslim unity both in-home and overseas. At the end of the sermon, he also encouraged us to develop ourselves on the rapid development of education, technology, and economics. [] Diktilitbang