MALIKI ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY–UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang held a Halal Bihalal activity which took place at the Ar Rahim Building, Floor 3, Campus 3 on Tuesday, March 31 2026. This activity was attended by university leaders, academics, and campus figures as a momentum to strengthen ties. friendship and reflection on the institution's journey.
On this occasion, Prof. Dr. H. Ahmad Muhtadi Ridwan, S.Ag., M.Ag., former Chairman of the UIN Malang Senate, expressed his reflection on the increasingly rapid development of UIN Maliki Malang. "Similar to what Prof. Imam felt, all of us seniors felt moved when we witnessed developments like what we experienced. He just said he didn't imagine the campus would be this big," said Prof. Muhtadi.
Furthermore, Prof. Muhtadi emphasized the importance of maintaining the values of the struggle of the campus founders. "There is one thing that is often remembered, how to maintain the struggle of the musicians. Generations are divided into two, the pioneer generation and the connoisseur generation. One remembers the pioneering, while the other often becomes the connoisseur but does not appreciate it and instead demands it," he stressed.
This Halal Bihalal activity was also filled with videos showing the transformation of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang's journey, starting from the time of the State Islamic Institute (IAIN) to becoming the rapidly developing university it is today. This broadcast is a collective reflection on the long history of struggles and achievements that have been achieved.
Through this activity, UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang is expected to continue to maintain the values of the struggle of the founders and strengthen their shared commitment in developing a superior and competitive institution.
Reporter: Nafiska Sayekti Ariyani & Faiqotul Himmah
Photographer: Aisyah Labusang