UIN Public Relations – The Rector of Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin State Islamic University (UIN) Banten, Prof. Dr. H. Muhammad Ishom, M.A., attended the opening ceremony of the 11th Al-Khairiyah Congress in person. This major event organized by the Islamic organization was held at the Brigadier General KH. Syam’un Multipurpose Hall on the Al-Khairiyah Citangkil Campus in Cilegon, Banten, on Friday, October 16, 2026.
The presence of the Rector of UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Prof. Dr. H. Muhammad Ishom, M.A., accompanied by the Director of Graduate Studies, Prof. Dr. H. Wasehudin, M.Si, at this sacred event underscored the commitment of state Islamic higher education institutions to consistently engage and collaborate with historic Islamic organizations in Banten.
This year’s 11th Al-Khairiyah National Congress carries the overarching theme: “Strengthen Faith, Develop Sharia, Build Morality and Civilization.” This event serves as a strategic opportunity for organizational consolidation, improving the quality of Islamic education, and strengthening tangible contributions to the progress of the Muslim community and the nation.
The opening ceremony was also attended by the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Indonesia for Food Security, H. Muhammad Mardiono; the Governor of Banten, H. Andra Soni, S.M., M.AP.; the Chairman of PB Al-Khairiyah, KH. Ali Mujahidin, S.H.I., M.M., M.H., representatives from the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) of Banten Province and the City of Cilegon, as well as religious scholars and thousands of congress participants.
At the congress, the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Indonesia for Food Security, H. Muhammad Mardiono, expressed his highest appreciation and gratitude to the entire Al-Khairiyah community for organizing the 11th Congress.
He stated that amid challenging global geopolitical dynamics, Indonesia must strengthen its national resilience on various fronts. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of food and energy sovereignty for the nation’s dignity.
“Food security is a cornerstone because every nation—there is no nation that does not need food—and food is a right that sustains a nation and is also a fundamental human right,” said Mardiono.
Meanwhile, Banten Governor H. Andra Soni, S.M., M.AP., expressed his gratitude for being able to once again join the Al-Khairiyah family. He outlined the historical background of the organization, which was founded in 1916 by Brigadier General KH. Syam’un, a National Hero from Banten.
The governor stated that the Banten Provincial Government is committed to making the Al-Khairiyah educational institution a strategic partner in improving the quality of human resources. He explained that the Banten Provincial Government continues to expand access to education through free school programs for high schools, vocational high schools, and private madrasahs.
“The Banten Provincial Government hopes that teachers at Al-Khairiyah educational institutions will become partners of the Banten Provincial Government in improving the quality of and access to education in Banten Province,” said Andra Soni.
The Chairman of PB Al-Khairiyah, KH. Ali Mujahidin, S.H.I., M.M., M.H., in his remarks reaffirmed the three foundational principles of the organization he leads: strengthening faith and monotheism, developing Islamic law, and fostering moral character to build a civilization.
He expressed his appreciation to the local government for the great attention it has given to religious education.
“That’s why I’d like to thank the Governor for now requiring high schools to offer Quran recitation classes,” said KH. Ali Mujahidin.
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