Muslim Students' Association (Indonesia) (original) (raw)
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Islamic organization based in Indonesia
Islamic Students' Association
| Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam | |
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 The official logo of the Muslim Students' Association |
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| Abbreviation | HMI |
| Formation | 5 February 1947; 77 years ago (1947-02-05) |
| 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 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Region served | Indonesia |
| Official language | Indonesian |
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".
HMI 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.
- ^ Sitompul, Agussalim, 1995, Historiografi Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam Tahun 1947 – 1993, Intermasa, Jakarta