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New Chair of IMM UNISA Yogyakarta Warns Members: Don’t Become a Weak Generation!

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The leadership of the Muhammadiyah Student Association (PK IMM) Rosyad Sholeh at ‘Aisyiyah University (UNISA) Yogyakarta officially has a new leader. During the inauguration ceremony held on Sunday (28/9), the newly elected Chairman for the 2025-2026 period, Zahid Rahiman, immediately delivered a ‘poignant’ message to his staff.

The solemn event at the Siti Moendjijah Building at UNISA Yogyakarta was not just a ceremonial handover of leadership. In his inaugural speech, Zahid emphasized that leadership is a collective responsibility and warned his cadres not to become a weak generation in three key aspects: religiosity, intellectuality, and humanity.

“A generation lacking in religiosity will easily fall into a moral crisis. A generation lacking in intellectualism will only become consumers of information without critical thinking. IMM is required to be rich in all three aspects in order to make a real contribution,” Zahid asserted.

A sharp message also came from IMM Advisor Rosyad Sholeh, Safrilul Ulum. He likened knowledge without action to cooking rice in a rice cooker but forgetting to press the button. “It won’t cook. IMM must give meaning, not just color,” he said.

In addition to the inauguration, this event also marked the launch of the magazine “Kaleidoskop Jejak Pemikiran Kader” (Kaleidoscope of Cadres’ Thoughts). This magazine is a collection of written works by previous-term members, serving as evidence of IMM’s commitment to fostering a tradition of literacy and intellectual culture.

With new leadership and the spirit of literacy being championed, IMM Rosyad Sholeh is expected to continue as a platform that produces impactful members for the community and the nation.

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Zuhud Abdillah, Hafidz Al-Qur’an UNISA Yogyakarta Scholarship Recipient: Achieving Dreams with the Qur’an and Technology

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‘Aisyiyah University (Unisa) Yogyakarta has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting outstanding students in both academic and non-academic fields through the Hafidz Scholarship program. One of the scholarship recipients is Zuhud Abdillah, a new student in the Information Technology Study Program who comes from Dumai City, Riau Province.

Zuhud officially began his studies in September 2025 after participating in the orientation period (Mataf) on September 10 and attending his first lecture on September 22. For him, becoming an Information Technology student at Unisa Yogyakarta is a second opportunity to delve deeper into his interest in technology, particularly computer programming.

“I enjoy coding and feel challenged to resolve errors in the code,” Zuhud shared on Tuesday (September 30, 2025).

Since junior high school, Zuhud has been familiar with memorizing the Qur’an, although initially he was not consistent. A major change occurred when he was in vocational school. He took part in tahsin and successfully memorized 2.5 juz. After graduating, his determination grew stronger, leading him to enroll in a two-year tahfidz program at Rumah Qur’an Al Yusra in Pekanbaru and continue for another year at Pondok Qur’an Boyolali in Central Java.

“My motivation is the peace I feel when reciting the Qur’an, as well as the encouragement from the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad SAW about the virtue of a hafiz who can elevate the status of his parents,” he said.

Zuhud expressed deep gratitude upon being selected as a recipient of the Unisa Yogyakarta Hafiz Scholarship. This scholarship not only covers his tuition fees but also provides him with the opportunity to reside in the vicinity of Masjid Walidah and be entrusted as a substitute imam.

“This scholarship is a gift from Allah to help me achieve my dreams. For me, it is a trust: to continue memorizing the Qur’an while focusing on achieving academic excellence,” he explained.

In addition to easing his financial burden, this scholarship allows him to focus more on his studies without having to worry about tuition fees. He even wrote down his aspirations long ago in his little notebook.

In his daily life, Zuhud consistently maintains his memorization by reviewing at least two juz every day. He usually does this after dawn prayer, or divides it between his obligatory prayers. Even though he is busy with his Information Technology assignments and practicums, he tries to balance both.

His biggest challenge, says Zuhud, is maintaining a social environment that does not distance him from the values of the Qur’an. He is also inspired by Muslim figures such as Ibn Sina, Imam Al-Ghazali, and Al-Khawarizmi, who proved that worldly knowledge can be studied without abandoning religion.

As a student and hafiz, Zuhud advised his friends not to be easily swayed by trends that may not necessarily bring about good. He hopes to continue his master’s studies abroad, either in Europe or Asia, while actively participating in the Muslim youth da’wah community. “Unisa Yogyakarta is a place to dream, grow, and realize aspirations with Islamic values,” he said.

Closing his story, Zuhud expressed gratitude and thanks to his family, professors, and Unisa Yogyakarta. “I can only pray that Unisa Yogyakarta continues to grow and serve as an example for other universities. I will also strive to learn as much as possible here and contribute to others,” he concluded.

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There is ‘Game Therapy’ at Sleman Prison, Making Elderly Inmates More Enthusiastic About Life

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Students from Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta brought a unique health therapy innovation to the Class IIB Sleman Correctional Institution on Thursday (04/09/2025). Through a ‘game therapy’, they encouraged elderly inmates to stay physically and mentally fit.

The program, initiated through the Student Creativity Program (PKM), is named Egtherapy (Exercise Game Therapy). This method combines physical and cognitive exercises into fun games, ensuring the elderly inmates do not get bored.

The concept is simple but effective. Seniors are asked to perform two tasks at once (dual task), such as walking while counting or practicing balance while trying to remember something. According to the students, this method has proven to be effective in training physical fitness while maintaining mental acuity.

“This method makes the elderly more enthusiastic, less prone to boredom, and feel that their lives are more meaningful,” said Andika, head of the UNISA PKM-PM team.

The program entitled “Urip Apik Warga Binaan Lansia” (Good Life for Elderly Inmates) has shown positive results. Prison officials say there has been a significant improvement in the balance, memory, and motivation of the participants.

Elyas Herry Kurniawan, Deputy Head of Care at Sleman Prison, fully appreciates this program. “This Egtherapy program is very beneficial. The elderly are not only physically healthy, but also more confident and happy,” he said. This initiative is clear evidence that health and well-being can be achieved for all groups, including the elderly in prisons.

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Maulid Nabi Celebration at Indonesian School in Mecca Features Free Blood Type Checks

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There was something different about this year’s Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW celebration at the Indonesian School in Mecca (SIM). In addition to religious activities, students and parents were also invited to have their blood types checked for free as part of a program themed “Know Your Blood, Know Yourself.”

The event, held on Thursday (September 11, 2025), was an initiative of Nur Muthi’ah, a midwifery student at ‘Aisyiyah University (UNISA) Yogyakarta who is currently participating in an international community service program in Saudi Arabia. Working with other students, she set up a blood type testing service in the school grounds.

Nur Muthi’ah explained that the initiative aims to enhance health awareness. She emphasized that knowing one’s blood type is crucial for medical emergencies, transfusion needs, or when considering becoming a blood donor.

“Knowing your blood type is essential in medical emergencies. This is basic health knowledge that is important to have from an early age,” said Nur Muthi’ah.

The program was enthusiastically welcomed by students and parents. In fact, some of them admitted that this was the first time they had learned their blood type through this activity. The school also appreciated the innovation that combined the celebration of an important Islamic holiday with practical health services.

“This program is very beneficial. The children have become more concerned about their health, while the parents also feel that it has helped them,” said Salmah, one of the SIM teachers.

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Indonesian Students Visit Indonesian School in Mecca to Educate Students on Menstrual Health

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Female students from Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta who are currently undergoing International Community Service Program (KKN) in Saudi Arabia took the initiative to provide menstrual health education. The target audience was female students at Sekolah Indonesia Makkah (SIM).

In collaboration with students from UIN Jakarta, Nur Muthi’ah from the Midwifery program at UNISA Yogyakarta held the “Muslimah Sehat Sejak Dini” (Healthy Muslim Women from an Early Age) program on Sunday (7/9). This activity focused on understanding reproductive health and how to maintain hygiene during menstruation in accordance with Islamic teachings for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade elementary school students.

“This education aims to equip students from an early age with knowledge about reproductive health and how to maintain hygiene during menstruation,” said Nur Muthi’ah.

In addition to providing educational materials, the students also conducted early health screenings. They measured the students’ weight, height, body mass index (BMI), and upper arm circumference. For those who had already started menstruating, they also recorded their menstrual cycles.

The students were taught proper hygiene practices, such as changing sanitary pads regularly and washing their hands. This material was reinforced with Islamic values, such as the hadith about cleanliness being part of faith.

The school welcomed this activity. One of the teachers considered this program to be very beneficial because the children could learn important issues in a fun and Islamic way. This student initiative is clear evidence of their concern for the health of Indonesia’s young generation abroad.

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