Indonesian President Prabowo Opens Muhammadiyah 114th Anniversary
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto opens the 114th Muhammadiyah Tanwir and Anniversary in Palu, praising its tangible contributions to the nation.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto officially opened the Tanwir and 114th Anniversary (Milad) of Muhammadiyah—one of Indonesia's largest Islamic organizations—held at Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu (Muhammadiyah University of Palu) in Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The Head of State was welcomed by the Chairman of the Muhammadiyah Central Board (PP), Haedar Nashir, alongside the Secretary-General of PP Muhammadiyah, Abdul Mu'ti.
During this significant event for the organization, President Prabowo expressed his deep appreciation for the concrete contributions that Muhammadiyah has consistently provided to the Indonesian nation and society across various fields of service.
Appreciation for Muhammadiyah's Real Contributions
Based on reports cited from ANTARA and Muhammadiyah.or.id, President Prabowo highlighted that Muhammadiyah's greatness and widespread influence stem from the organization's sincere dedication to serving the community directly. This service is particularly visible in education, healthcare, and various social welfare programs whose benefits are tangibly felt by the public.
In his remarks, the President expressed his admiration for Muhammadiyah's vast network of charitable endeavors spanning strategic sectors. According to the records presented, this Islamic organization operates hundreds of higher education institutions, dozens of medical faculties, tens of hospitals, thousands of primary and secondary schools, and tens of thousands of kindergartens across the archipelago.
"Muhammadiyah's greatness lies in its earnest work within its chosen fields, serving the Indonesian nation and people with concrete actions. Certainly in the spirit of Islam, but prioritizing tangible and beneficial works," President Prabowo stated, as quoted from the ANTARA report.
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According to President Prabowo, these extensive achievements and developments reflect mature leadership and exceptional management capabilities within Muhammadiyah. Therefore, he believes the organization will continue to hold a vital role in the dynamics of national and state life in Indonesia.
Call for National Unity and Collaboration
Aside from praising these charitable works, President Prabowo also emphasized the importance of maintaining unity, the spirit of mutual cooperation (gotong royong), and collaboration among all elements of the nation. According to the ANTARA report, the Head of State reminded attendees that differences in background or political views must never become barriers to working together for the public good.
The President invited leaders and all segments of society to continuously foster a calm and peaceful atmosphere in facing various national challenges, including efforts to tackle poverty and economic inequality.
Within the framework of Islamic brotherhood (ukhuwah islamiyah) and nationalism, the spirit of mutual counsel in truth and patience remains the moral foundation taught in Islam to build a civil society blessed by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.
Request for Correction and Support for the Government
Towards the end of his address, President Prabowo openly asked for both support and constructive correction from Muhammadiyah so that the government remains on the right track in steering national leadership. He hopes Muhammadiyah will continue fulfilling its function as a moral force of the nation that upholds the values of truth, justice, and honesty.
"Happy anniversary to Muhammadiyah, continue your struggle. Uphold truth, uphold justice, uphold honesty. If I am on the right path, I ask for your support. If I stray, please correct me," President Prabowo concluded, as reported by ANTARA.
Meanwhile, according to reports from Muhammadiyah.or.id, the opening ceremony of the Tanwir and 114th Anniversary was attended by a number of state officials and national figures. These included Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian, Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs Sugiono, and Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan.
Also in attendance were Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti, 10th and 12th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Jusuf Kalla, alongside the leadership and members of Muhammadiyah who packed the venue in Palu.
