Cerita KH. Ahmad Dahlan dalam bahasa inggris | Story of Ahmad Dahlan

AHMAD DAHLAN

Muhammad Darwisy, commonly known as Ahmad Dahlan, was born in the muslim quarter of Yogyakarta. His father is Abu Bakar and was the leader of communal prayer in the mosque. Ahmad Dahlan’s life was not easy like reverse our palms. Although, he was the son of nobleman, his life was not depend on the others. Dahlan was sent to an Islamic Boarding School. And at 15 years old, as one of his five obligations as a muslim, he went on pilgrimage to Mecca, where he studied with Ahmad Khatib, the renowned religious teacher. During in Mecca, he interacted with the thought of reformers on the Islamic world, such as Muhammad Abduh and Jamaluddin al-Afghani. Then, Dahlan changed his name from Muhammad Darwis to Ahmad Dahlan. This latter name was given by the syaikh of Shafi’i school of law, Sayyid Bakhri Shatta.

So, what is Ahmad Dahlan’s struggle for Indonesia after?

            After returning to Java around 1888, he got marriage with Siti Walidah and joined Budi Utomo in 1909. Budi Utomo is the organization which sparked many nationalists. Hoping to preach reform to its members, but his supporters urged him to create his own organization. We know well about Muhammadiyah Organization, and Ahmad Dahlan created this Muhammadiyah in 1912. Muhammadiyah is a major islamic non-governmental organization in Indonesia. He didn’t create this organization easily, he created Muhammadiyah with any big struggles, especially for Islamic Mission in Java Island. He shared it with many problems, abuses, and obstacles. But, he could face all struggles strongly. Muhammadiyah is very important for education of Indonesia at the first time until now.

Ahmad Dahlan was pioneering The Muslim Awakening too. He tought Islamic Education for Indonesian. He is legendary man in Java. And he was the fighter who contributed to unite the Unitary State of the Indonesia Republic. Besides, Dahlan was a founder pf the largest social organization in Indonesia, Nahdatul Ulama.

And after thousand education missions Ahmad Dahlan did for Indonesia, he passed away at the age of 55 years old and was burried in Yogyakarta. Now, all peoples commemorate him always as the hero of muslim in Indonesia.

From Ahmad Dahlan story. We have the value for our life now, that is anythings don’t work unless we do and as the good muslim we have to face all struggles come.

Created by : annisa firra shabrina

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