The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FAI) at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) held its second yudisium ceremony for 2025, attended by 167 graduates from four study programs. The event took place at the auditorium on Jalan Muchtar Basri No. 3, Medan, on Tuesday (4/11).
Based on the Dean’s Decree read by the Vice Dean III of FAI UMSU, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Munawir Pasaribu, MA, the graduates consisted of 87 from Islamic Education, 3 from Early Childhood Islamic Education, 39 from Sharia Business Management, and 38 from Sharia Banking.
On this occasion, UMSU Rector Prof. Dr. Agussani, MAP, represented by Vice Rector I, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arifin, M.Hum, delivered guidance emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and academic integrity in the digital era.
“We are now living with a digital mindset. Every aspect of life is connected to technology. Use technology not as a distraction, but as a tool to expand da’wah and service to the community,” he said.
Prof. Arifin also stressed the importance of character and sincerity in practicing knowledge.
“Intelligence without morality leads only to destruction. But knowledge paired with good character brings benefit. This is what the founders of Muhammadiyah always emphasized,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Secretary of Kopertais Region IX North Sumatra, Dr. Syawaluddin Nasution, M.Ag, expressed high appreciation for FAI UMSU’s academic achievements.
“Almost all programs in FAI have achieved ‘Excellent’ accreditation. This is the result of extraordinary teamwork — a super team, not a superman,” he said.
Previously, the Dean of FAI UMSU, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zailani, MA, reaffirmed the faculty’s commitment to continuous innovation.
“The Faculty of Islamic Studies will continue to grow and thrive. We are currently developing a student boarding program to nurture graduates who excel academically and possess strong social engagement,” he stated.
The event also welcomed the Dean of FAI for the 2021–2025 period, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qorib, MA, who shared an inspiring message: “Never stop reading. Great people of the world are those who never part from books. Discipline, character, and maintaining relationships are the keys to success.”
Four students were recognized as the faculty’s best graduates:
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Hamidah Nurul Badri Girsang, S.Pd. (Islamic Education), GPA 3.86
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Indria Pratiwi, S.Pd. (Early Childhood Islamic Education), GPA 3.88
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Ningsi, S.E. (Sharia Business Management), GPA 3.90
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Rabiyatul Adawiyah, S.E. (Sharia Banking), GPA 3.95
The ceremony was attended by the Head of the Academic Division of Ma’had Abu Ubaidah, Ustadz Munawir Sakali, Lc., MA, program heads, faculty members, and all FAI graduates. The yudisium marked a meaningful milestone for the graduates, who are now ready to contribute to society with the spirit of progressive Islamic values.
