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UIII Alumni Showcase Best Practices in Eco-Friendly Mosque Management at ISIM 2024

October 13, 2024

Contributor: Supriyono | Editor: Dadi Darmadi 

Surakarta, October 3, 2024 鈥 Three distinguished alumni from 中国P站 (UIII) brought compelling insights on eco-friendly mosque management to the International Symposium on Innovative Masjid (ISIM) 2024, held in Surakarta from October 1-3. 

Organized by Indonesia鈥檚 Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA), the symposium aimed to foster the development of eco-friendly mosques and sustainable practices across Islamic communities. The UIII alumni presented research that not only emphasized environmental consciousness but also highlighted mosques鈥 essential role in promoting sustainability within their communities. 

Eya Benlakhdhar, an alumnus from UIII鈥檚 Faculty of Islamic Studies, presented her paper titled 鈥淪ustainable Heritage: Preserving the Eco-Friendly Architecture of Historic Mosques in the Medina of Tunis.鈥 Her research examined the traditional eco-conscious architecture of historic mosques in Tunisia鈥檚 medina. She emphasized the significance of preserving these structures not only as cultural heritage but also as exemplars of sustainable design that can inspire future mosque architecture globally.  

Meanwhile, Ramita Paraswati, a graduate of the Faculty of Social Sciences, shared her practical perspective on mosque-based social welfare programs in Indonesia. Her study, titled 鈥淢osque-Based Eco-Social Welfare: Study Case of the Brigade Bersih Masjidmu Program by Masjid Al-Falah Sragen,鈥 showcased how community-led initiatives can transform local mosques into centers of eco-social welfare. This initiative mobilizes volunteers to ensure cleanliness and promote eco-friendly practices within the mosque. 

Additionally, Fahmi Syahirul Alim, also a graduate of the Faculty of Social Sciences, highlighted the role of mosques in promoting green Islamic movements. His presentation, 鈥淎t-Tanwir Muhammadiyah Mosque: Realizing the Center of Green Islam Movement from the Place of Worship,鈥 explored how the At-Tanwir Muhammadiyah Mosque has become a model for environmental responsibility, combining worship with eco-friendly practices.  

The participation of UIII alumni at ISIM 2024 underscores the university鈥檚 dedication to pioneering sustainable development within Islamic communities. Through research that bridges Islamic principles with contemporary environmental practices, UIII aims to inspire both individuals and institutions to integrate sustainability into their spiritual and community lives. ISIM 2024 has showcased how mosques can become centers for environmental and social progress, with UIII alumni leading the way in realizing a vision for eco-friendly mosque practices.