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| Name | Sudarnoto Hakim |
| Other Names | Dr. Sudarnoto Hakim |
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| Brith Date | 3 February |
| Religion | Islam |
Sudarnoto Hakim is a politician, Head of the Education and Cadre Development Commission and Head of Foreign Relations and International Cooperation of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), a humanitarian activist, and an influential figure in global peace, particularly regarding the issue of Palestine. He believes that Palestine is a symbol of humanitarian struggle, and if the Israel is allowed to continue its crimes, the international legal order will collapse, and Islamic countries and non-Islamic countries must view Israel's aggression as a serious threat to global security and peace and confront it.
Biography
Sudarnoto Hakim was born on 3 February 1959 CE, in the Kuman region in Banjaranegara, Indonesia. He started his preliminary education under the guidance of his father and traveled to the Persis Bangil Islamic Boarding School near Pasuruan, where President Ahmad Sukarno once taught, for his studies. After graduating from this boarding school, he continued his education at the Faculty of Adab, Jakarta University (IAIN). He then continued his studies with a scholarship from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), which enabled him to receive his master's degree from McGill University, Canada. He subsequently completed his doctoral studies at Jakarta University (IAIN) by defending a thesis on the topic of the Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement (ABIM), an organization once led by Anwar Ibrahim, the current Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Cultural Activities
Dr. Sudarnoto is known as an academic cultural activist at Muhammadiyah University for his extensive writings and analyses on the history and Islamic politics in Southeast Asia, and has been active at this university since his student days.
Responsibilities
- Vice President of the Institute of Foreign Relations and International Cooperation of Muhammadiyah University;
- Chairman and Member of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI);
- Head of the Education and Cadre Development Commission (MUI) from 2016 CE to 2022 CE;
- Head of Foreign Relations and International Cooperation of the Education and Cadre Development Commission (MUI).
Honors
The Peace Prize (Uhamka) on 23 November 2024 CE, in the sixty-seventh year of this event, was awarded to him for the struggle and sacrifice of Dr. Sudarnoto Hakim in defending humanitarian rights and peace for the people of Palestine in the Gaza Strip[1].
Viewpoint
Condemnation of Israel's Attack on Qatar
Dr. Sudarnoto, Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), condemning the attack by the Israel on Qatar, stated: The army of the Israel carried out an airstrike on Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, and claimed to have targeted the leadership of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, who were reportedly discussing a ceasefire proposal. He called upon the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to take concrete steps to support the Palestinians' struggle for independence. He described the Zionist airstrike as provocative, intimidating, illegal, and inhumane. Therefore, he asked the member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to unite and respond collectively and decisively to the actions of Israel. He referred to Israel's reckless actions that ignore international laws and arbitrarily attack the soil of independent countries, such as the recent attack on Qatar which violated that country's sovereignty.
He emphasized that Israel's attacks on various countries constitute a violation of international laws, the United Nations Charter, and basic humanitarian principles, and that Israel acts arbitrarily, feeling that it is always protected by the United States and its allies, including through the veto mechanism in the UN Security Council. Dr. Sudarnoto said: Israel's attack on Doha demonstrates political frustration stemming from the increasing isolation of the Zionist regime in the eyes of the world, particularly as a result of the aggression and occupation of Gaza, which has led to over 63,700 casualties. He added: He hopes that this situation will lead to the creation and strengthening of unity and solidarity among Islamic countries, encouraging them to unite and take concrete and decisive actions in support of the Palestine struggle. He said: I believe that this attack can be a catalyst for the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and its member countries to strengthen their political, diplomatic, and even economic power to defend Palestine more effectively.
Therefore, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation must be united; there should be no room for division. Because Palestine needs real support, not just expressions of sympathy through statements. He also called on the international community, including non-Muslim countries, to view Israel's aggression as a serious threat to global security and world peace. Sudarnoto said: Palestine has been a symbol of the humanitarian struggle, and if the Israel is allowed to continue its crimes, the international legal order will collapse[2].
Condemnation of the Gaza Siege
The Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Dr. Sudarnoto Abdul Hakim, strongly condemned the decision by the Israel to ban the activities of dozens of international humanitarian organizations, including doctors and medical personnel in Gaza, describing it as an oppressive, inhumane action contrary to the basic principles of international humanitarian law. In a written statement on Saturday, 3 January 2026, he said: Banning the entry of aid workers and medical staff into Gaza not only indicates a complete disregard for humanitarian values but also shows that Israel is consciously and deliberately using the suffering of civilians as a tool for political and military policy.
Sudarnoto stated that given the conditions in Gaza, which has been devastated by prolonged Israeli aggression, blocking humanitarian aid is a form of collective punishment explicitly prohibited by international laws. He emphasized that the security logic that the Israel constantly cites lacks moral or legal legitimacy, and on the contrary, existing realities show that this pretext is used to cover up systematic crimes against humanity, including the destruction of medical centers, the massacre of medical staff, and cutting off civilians' access to food, medicine, and basic services. He said: This action once again confirms that Israel's aggression against Gaza has gone beyond the boundaries of armed conflict and is equivalent to serious crimes against humanity and genocide.
Compliance with Geneva Conventions and International Law regarding Gaza
Sudarnoto stated: Medical personnel and humanitarian organizations in Gaza must be fully protected under the Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law, and any attempt to obstruct, criminalize, or expel them from conflict zones constitutes a war crime for which they must be held accountable. The Deputy Head of International Relations and Cooperation of the Muhammadiyah Institute (LHKI) stated: Tolerating the actions of the Israel only reinforces the culture of impunity and double standards in the implementation of international law. He issued several important calls in this regard:
- He called upon the United Nations (UN) and all relevant international mechanisms to take immediate and decisive action, not just issue statements, to ensure full and unconditional access of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- He called upon the Government of Indonesia to continue playing a stronger moral and diplomatic leadership role globally to hold the Israel accountable for its crimes against humanity.
- He called upon the international community, religious institutions, and global civil society to reject all forms of normalization, justification, and silence regarding crimes against humanity occurring in Palestine.
- He emphasized that defending the people of Palestine is a global moral call and a constitutional duty of the Indonesian nation.
Sudarnoto concluded: As long as Israel continues to commit acts that violate the right to life, dignity, and humanity of the people of Gaza, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) will continue its condemnation and encourage the fight for justice in all national and international forums[3].
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Introduction of Professor Dr. Sudarnoto Abdul Hakim, Website of the State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta.
- ↑ Professor Sudarnoto, condemning Israel's attack on Qatar, called on the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to unite and take concrete actions, Maklumat newspaper website (maklumat.id).
- ↑ The Zionist Israel banned humanitarian organizations in Gaza, Maklumat Newspaper website (maklumat.id).
References
- Introduction of Professor Dr. Sudarnoto Abdul Hakim, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta website, Publication date: 4 March 2025 CE, Access date: 21 Ordibehesht 1405 SH.
- Professor Sudarnoto, condemning Israel's attack on Qatar, called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to unite and take concrete actions, Maklumat Newspaper website (maklumat.id), Publication date: 11 September 2025 CE, Access date: 21 Ordibehesht 1405 SH.