Draft:Mohammad Sirajuddin Syamsuddin
| Mohammad Sirajuddin Syamsuddin | |
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| Name | Mohammad Sirajuddin Syamsuddin |
| Other Names | Din Syamsuddin |
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| Birth Place | Sumbawa
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| Brith Date | 31 August 1958 |
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| Religion | Islam |
Mohammad Sirajuddin Syamsuddin, known as Din Syamsuddin, is an Islamic scholar, university professor, interfaith dialogue activist, and one of the prominent religious and social figures in Indonesia. He has been a professor of Islamic Political Thought at the State Islamic University Jakarta and is considered one of the known figures of the Islamic world in the field of interfaith dialogue, international cooperation, and the promotion of global peace. Din Syamsuddin served as the President of Muhammadiyah, the largest modernist Islamic organisation in Indonesia, between 2005 and 2015 CE, and also served as the President of the Indonesian Ulema Council from 2014 to 2015 CE.
Biography
Mohammad Sirajuddin Syamsuddin was born on 31 August 1958 on the island of Sumbawa in the province of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. He continued his higher education in the field of Islamic sciences and Islamic political thought and reached the rank of university professor. Syamsuddin has been engaged in teaching Islamic political thought at the State Islamic University Jakarta for years and is considered one of the known professors in this field in Indonesia.
Activities
Activity in Muhammadiyah
Din Syamsuddin is considered one of the most prominent leaders of Muhammadiyah. He served as the President of this organisation from 2005 to 2015 CE. During his management, Muhammadiyah played a broader role in educational, cultural, social, and international fields, and the presence of this organisation in global interfaith dialogues increased.
Activity in the Indonesian Ulema Council
He served as the President of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) from 2014 to 2015 CE. After the end of his presidency, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Advisory Council of this institution and continued to guide the major religious and social policies of the council in this position.
Interfaith Activities
Din Syamsuddin is one of the pioneers of interfaith dialogue in Indonesia. He proposed the initiative to establish the Indonesian Interfaith Council and also took on the presidency of this council. He has participated in numerous international meetings over the years with the aim of expanding cooperation among followers of different religions and cultures.
International Activities
Syamsuddin has also held multiple responsibilities in the international arena, including the following:
- Regional Director of the organisation "Religions for Peace Asia" (Religions for Peace Asia);
- President of the Centre for Dialogue and Cooperation Among Civilizations (CDCC);
- President of the World Peace Forum;
- President of the Indonesian Interfaith Council.
In these responsibilities, he has focused on developing cooperation among religions, civilizations, and different nations of the world.
Environmental Activities
Din Syamsuddin is also considered an active figure in the field of environment. He is the founder of the "Indonesia Bergerak Menyelamatkan Bumi" (Indonesia Moves to Save the Earth) movement and holds the presidency of the steering committee of this movement. This movement was formed with the aim of increasing public awareness regarding environmental crises and encouraging religious and civil institutions to protect nature.
Viewpoints
Interfaith Dialogue
Din Syamsuddin believes that continuous dialogue among different religions can play an important role in reducing global tensions and strengthening peaceful coexistence. Therefore, a significant part of his activities has been focused on developing relations among religious and cultural leaders.
Global Peace
He is a supporter of cooperation among civilizations and cultures to combat violence, extremism, and international conflicts, and has emphasized the necessity of expanding the culture of peace in various global assemblies.
Social Responsibility of Religions
Syamsuddin believes that religious institutions, in addition to religious duties, also have social responsibility and must play an active role in solving problems such as poverty, environmental crises, and social conflicts.
See also
References
- Mohammad Sirajuddin Syamsuddin, Religions for Peace Asia website, Publication date: n.d., Accessed: 9 June 2026.