Celebrating One Century in Indonesia

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• Thursday, February 12, 2026,

Talkshow & Roadshow Book Review entitled “Ahmadiyah Muslims and Indonesia: 100 Years of Religiousness & Humanitarian Work”, one of which was held in Makassar, South Sulawesi. (Photo: Special)

The Indonesian Ahmadiyya Congregation (JAI) celebrated 100 years of service in Indonesia, with a focus on diversity and humanitarian work. 

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Through Film, the Peace Monument Promotes Tolerance for Different BeliefsThis celebration was marked by a series of Talkshows & Book Review Roadshows entitled “Ahmadiyah Muslims and Indonesia: 100 Years of Religiousness & Humanitarian Work”, one of which was held in Makassar, South Sulawesi.

The anthology reviewed is a work that records testimonies from 100 national figures regarding the role of the Ahmadiyah. This activity aims to emphasize the JAI’s commitment to maintaining diversity through its consistently echoed motto: 

Love for All, Hatred for None.

The Regional Amir of JAI South, West, and Central Sulawesi, Ashraf Ahmad Muhiddin emphasized that the presence of the Ahmadiyah in Eastern Indonesia is not merely a religious existence, but part of the pulse of society through various inclusive humanitarian services, such as regular eye donations and disaster relief.

Despite frequently facing persecution, the Ahmadiyah community consistently chooses the path of peace and never responds with violence, emulating the morals of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him),” Ashraf said in his statement, quoted on Thursday, February 12, 2026.Meanwhile, Academic Prof. KH. Afifuddin Harissa highlighted that tolerance in Indonesia often remains at the level of slogans. He emphasized the need to deconstruct prejudice and open up spaces for healthier academic dialogue.”We need to perfect the attitude of tolerance as the essence of Islamic teachings itself,” said Prof. Afifuddin.Similarly, pluralism figure Prof. Qasim Mathar provided critical notes on the role of religious institutions in maintaining harmony. He called for institutions such as the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) to have the courage to reform themselves and remove dogmatic barriers that hinder national brotherhood.The event concluded with a joint prayer for the blessings of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) and a discussion session that brought together various perspectives from minority and majority groups in South Sulawesi.

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