Irfan Hafidhur Rahman, Missionary, Indonesia
On 31 October 2024, the Faculty of Ushuluddin at UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung hosted a seminar on “Strengthening Religious Moderation”, organised by the Religious Studies Program Study, Faculty of Ushuluddin, Islamic State University of Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung, one of the largest universities in Indonesia. Held in the faculty’s main hall, the event drew an audience of students, faculty members and community leaders, all committed to promoting values of tolerance and moderation within Indonesia’s diverse society.
Mirajudin Sahid Sahib, Amir Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyyah Indonesia, shared insights on the Jamaat’s perspective on religious harmony in light of the Islamic teachings, emphasising collaboration and peace as essential values in a multi-faith society.
During the question-and-answer session, an individual enquired about the distinctive differences between the Ahmadi Muslims and the non-Ahmadi Muslims. Amir Sahib responded that fundamentally, Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya shares the same beliefs and practices as other Islamic groups. However, he highlighted a significant point of divergence regarding the belief in the Promised Messiah and Mahdi. While other Islamic groups await the coming of the Mahdi, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat believes that he has already arrived in the person of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas of Qadian.
The event concluded with a strong call to embody the values of moderation and cooperation, empowering participants to carry these ideals into their communities as advocates for a peaceful and united Indonesia.
