Summary of "Gerakan Unhas Mengkaji dan Shalat Berjamaah TA 2025/2026"

The video documents a religious and cultural event titled "Gerakan Unhas Mengkaji dan Shalat Berjamaah TA 2025/2026," held at Hasanuddin University (Unhas), focusing on Quranic recitation, congregational prayers, and a lecture on the historical and spiritual legacy of Sultan Hasanuddin, a prominent national hero from South Sulawesi.

Key Points and Tips:

Religious Study and Congregational Prayer:

The event emphasizes the importance of continuous Quranic study and congregational prayer as means to strengthen faith, piety, and religious knowledge.
Regular participation in religious study groups is encouraged as a way to elevate spiritual status.
The activity serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, asking questions, and mutual learning among students and faculty.

Historical and Cultural Lecture Highlights:

The lecture focuses on Sultan Hasanuddin, known as the "Rooster from the East," his life, leadership, and legacy.
Sultan Hasanuddin's full name and titles were shared, reflecting his noble lineage and Islamic identity.
The history of Islamization in South Sulawesi was traced from early missionary work by Javanese and Malay scholars, including Datuk Patimang, Datuk Ribandang, and Datuk Ditiro.
The establishment of Islamic kingdoms in the region, including the Goa kingdom and the conversion of local rulers like Sultan Alauddin.
Sultan Hasanuddin’s role as a skilled leader, naval commander, and symbol of resistance against Dutch colonial forces (VOC).
The Makassar War (1666-1669) was discussed, highlighting the struggle against Dutch monopoly and colonialism.
The spirit of jihad, sacrifice, and leadership exemplified by Sultan Hasanuddin and his descendants, including connections to national heroes like Sheikh Yusuf Almakassari and Dr. Wahidin Sudiro Husodo.
The importance of mosque as a center for worship, education, and social interaction in the past, and a call to revive this role today.

Leadership and Moral Lessons from Sultan Hasanuddin:

Leaders should be the last to benefit, ready to sacrifice and stand with their people.
Courage in decision-making is essential, even if decisions may not always be perfect.
The spirit of never giving up, consistent prayer, and maintaining hope are crucial for success.
Prayer and spiritual discipline are foundational for maintaining consistency and resilience.

Contemporary Challenges and Recommendations:

The younger generation’s declining mosque attendance and social engagement were addressed.
Suggestions include:
- Developing academic programs focused on mosque management to professionalize and revitalize mosque functions.
- Using mosques as centers for social, economic, and educational activities.
- Encouraging systematic learning and critical thinking among students regarding religious and social responsibilities.
Examples of innovative mosque programs such as rice ATMs to support community welfare.
Encouragement for students and academics to balance intellectual and spiritual development.

Q&A and Community Interaction:

Participants asked about how to restore mosque enthusiasm and leadership lessons from Sultan Hasanuddin.
Answers emphasized education, prayer, hope, sacrifice, and active involvement in community and religious life.

Event Organization and Acknowledgments:

The event was hosted by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at Unhas.
Speeches were delivered by university leaders including the Vice Rector, Dean of FISIP, and representatives of the Rector.
The main speaker was Ustaz Muhammad Ikhwan Jalil, a lecturer and historian specializing in Bugis-Makassar culture and Islamic history.
The event was conducted both offline at Unhas mosques and online via Zoom.

Notable Locations and Figures:

Hasanuddin University (Unhas), Makassar, South Sulawesi
Sultan Hasanuddin – National hero and sultan of the Goa kingdom, symbol of resistance.
Sheikh Yusuf Almakassari – Renowned Islamic scholar and freedom fighter.
Datuk Patimang, Datuk Ribandang, Datuk Ditiro – Early Islamic missionaries in South Sulawesi.
Bontoala Mosque – Historic mosque linked to Sultan Hasanuddin’s era.
Fort Rotterdam – Site of imprisonment of Prince Diponegoro, another national hero.
Dr. Wahidin Sudiro Husodo – Descendant of Sultan Hasanuddin and Indonesian independence figure.
Ustaz Muhammad Ikhwan Jalil – Lecturer and preacher delivering the main lecture.
Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), Unhas – Event host.

This event blends religious devotion, historical education, and community engagement, aiming to inspire students and academics to strengthen their faith, knowledge, and national pride by learning from the legacy of Sultan Hasanuddin and the Islamic heritage of the region.