Bahtiar Effendy Auditorium, FISIP Online – The International Relations Program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP), UIN Jakarta, organized a film discussion on 'Hamka & Siti Rahmah Vol 2, Wednesday, (12/20/2023), at the Prof. Bahtiar Effendy Auditorium, FISIP UIN Jakarta campus.

Moderated by Dr. Rahmi Fitriyanti, a lecturer in International Relations at FISIP UIN Jakarta, the event featured Vino G Bastian (portraying Buya Hamka) and Ustadz Alfie Alfandy as speakers.

Among the attendees were the Dean of FISIP UIN Jakarta, Prof. Dzuriyatun Toyibah, the Head of the International Relations Program at UIN Jakarta, Robi Sugara, M.Sc, and hundreds of UIN Jakarta students.

During the event, Vino G Bastian, who played the role of Buya Hamka, shared insights into the character of Buya Hamka. According to Vino, Buya Hamka was an extraordinary figure, multidimensional, serving as a hero, poet, and literary figure, especially as a religious scholar.

“The endeavour of Buya Hamka should not end with the generation of Buya Hamka. But every generation must know who Buya Hamka is because many nowadays only know Buya Hamka through his works," he said.

He also expressed his hope that the film about Buya Hamka becomes more universal, not only focusing on Buya Hamka but also highlighting Siti Raham. “Buya Hamka would not be as strong without Siti Raham,” he added.

The event concluded with the distribution of door prizes, including free tickets to watch 'Hamka & Siti Raham Vol 2.

Received Appreciation from MUI

The Leadership Council of MUI (Indonesian Ulema Council) appreciates the film 'Hamka & Siti Rahmah (Vol 2)' as an excellent and educational work of art. It contains noble values of Islamic teachings, national identity, and the richness of the archipelago's way of life, thus deserving support from MUI at all regional and local levels, as well as from community leaders, scholars, preachers, and leaders of Islamic boarding schools and educational institutions.

“MUI highly appreciates the film 'Hamka & Siti Raham (Vol 2)' because Buya Hamka, besides being the first chairman of MUI, is also a multi-dimensional figure, a scholar, a fighter, a cultural figure, and a nationalist. We express our appreciation by issuing an official letter from the central MUI, an official recommendation to watch the film 'Hamka & Siti Raham (Vol 2),” said Erick Yusuf, S. Sy., M.Pd. (Vice Chairman of the LSBPI MUI).