The Muslim Students' Association (Indonesian: Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam, literally "Islamic Students' Association", abbreviated as HMI) is an Indonesian Muslim student organization. HMI is an independent organization with the objective of "connecting academics, creators – servants of Islam, and taking responsibility for creating a just people blessed by Allah".
Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam | |
Abbreviation | HMI |
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Formation | 5 February 1947 |
Founder | Lafran Pane |
Type | Student organization |
Purpose | The development of academic people, creators, servants, who are inspired by Islam and are responsible for the realization of a just and prosperous society that is blessed by Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. |
Location | |
Region served | Indonesia |
Official language | Indonesian |
History
editHMI was founded in Yogyakarta on 5 February 1947 at the initiative of Lafran Pane with 14 students from the Institute of Islam in Yogyakarta (Indonesian: Sekolah Tinggi Islam Yogyakarta),[1] currently Indonesian Islamic University.
References
edit- ^ Sitompul, Agussalim, 1995, Historiografi Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam Tahun 1947 – 1993, Intermasa, Jakarta
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