FSH News, Auditorium Harun Nasution - The Faculty of Sharia and Law (FSH) at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta successfully held its Alumni Gathering and 59th Anniversary Celebration, themed “Strengthening Alumni Networks and Contributions of the Faculty of Sharia and Law.” The event served as an important moment to foster intergenerational alumni ties while reinforcing synergy between alumni and the academic community in advancing the faculty and university.

The lively celebration was attended by 253 alumni from various cohorts, along with UIN Jakarta Rector Prof. Asep Saepudin Jahar, M.A., Ph.D.; Dean of FSH Prof. Dr. Muhammad Maksum, M.A.; university leaders, lecturers, staff, and distinguished alumni who have excelled in diverse fields.

Notable senior alumni included Dr. H. Wahiduddin Adams, S.H., M.A., former Constitutional Court Justice; Prof. Dr. KH. Amin Suma, S.H., M.A., Professor at UIN Jakarta; Guspardi Gaus, Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives; and Prof. Dr. Masykuri Abdillah, M.A., Professor at UIN Jakarta. Also present were M. Najib Ibrahim, S.Ag., M.H., Chair of the FSH Alumni Association (IKA FSH) and Head of the Parliamentary News Bureau at the DPR Secretariat General; Dr. H. Yasardin, S.H., M.Hum., Chief Justice of the Religious Chamber of the Supreme Court; and Dr. Hj. Muhayah, S.H., M.H., Justice of the Religious Chamber of the Supreme Court.

The program began with cultural performances, followed by remarks from university leaders, faculty representatives, and alumni. The atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie reflected the strong bond between alumni and their alma mater.

In his address, Rector Prof. Asep Saepudin Jahar highlighted the strategic role of FSH in UIN Jakarta’s long journey and progress. He emphasized that alumni are vital assets in maintaining the university’s reputation and driving future development.

“UIN Jakarta continues to advance. We have now reached 29th in the world in Religious Studies, Divinity, and Theology, up from 45th previously. This shows that UIN Jakarta, as an Islamic university integrating Islamic scholarship with modern sciences, is on the right track. What we must do now is nurture and develop it together,” he said.

The Rector also encouraged alumni to actively support the strengthening of the endowment fund as a crucial instrument for university development and student assistance. He noted that FSH alumni—serving as judges, academics, politicians, bureaucrats, lawyers, and professionals—have significant capacity to contribute meaningfully to their alma mater.

Dean Prof. Dr. Muhammad Maksum expressed deep appreciation for alumni enthusiasm and support for faculty development programs. He stressed that alumni are inseparable from the history and achievements of FSH over nearly six decades. Strengthening alumni networks, he added, is a strategic step to improve education quality, expand academic collaboration, and enhance the faculty’s societal contributions.

Beyond reunion and fellowship, the event also became a platform for collaboration in human resource development, teaching quality improvement, professional networking, and support for educational infrastructure.

The 59th Anniversary was marked by a tumpeng-cutting ceremony, symbolizing gratitude for the faculty’s journey and contributions. The solemn yet warm moment reinforced unity among faculty leaders, alumni, lecturers, staff, and students.

A key agenda was alumni fundraising to improve learning facilities and strengthen the alumni endowment fund. The fund will assist students facing emergencies such as parental loss, family layoffs, or other hardships that threaten their education.

The event successfully raised Rp523,920,000, consisting of Rp300,000,000 allocated for building a Smart Class and developing Moot Court facilities, and Rp223,920,000 for strengthening the Alumni Endowment Fund.

This milestone celebration also served as a reflection on FSH’s long journey in producing graduates who contribute across government institutions, judiciary, academia, civil society organizations, and other strategic professions.

Through the Alumni Gathering and 59th Anniversary, FSH UIN Jakarta reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing strong alumni relations and fostering sustainable collaboration. With this spirit of togetherness, alumni are expected to continue making tangible contributions to the advancement of the faculty, university, and the nation.