Abdul Mu’ti

Abe Mukti

He was guided by enduring principles of hard work, self-confidence, and simplicity, values he practiced consistently and passed on across generations. He believed that no challenge is absolute—every situation carries the possibility of progress when approached with conviction and effort.; A firm advocate of lifelong learning, he held that everything has its own knowledge. He learned continuously from books, lived experience, and from people of all backgrounds, valuing dedication and service as forms of wisdom. For him, even limitations were lessons—insights that sharpen judgment and guide better choices.; He viewed confidence as essential capital, paired with sincerity and full commitment. The family was his first foundation for education, while organizational and community engagement were vital arenas for learning, leadership, and character formation.; This legacy endures as a leadership ethos grounded in humility, curiosity, resilience, and service.

1974 - 1980 Elementary School at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Manafiul Ulum, Kudus, Indonesia; 1980 - 1983 Junior High School at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri Kudus, Kudus, Indonesia; 1983 - 1986 Senior High School at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Purwodadi (Kudus Branch), Kudus, Indonesia; 1986 - 1991 Bachelor of Education (S.Pd.) at Faculty of Tarbiyah, IAIN Walisongo, Semarang, Indonesia; 1996 - 1998 Master of Education (M.Ed.) at School of Education, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia; 2005 - 2008 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Islamic Education at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta, Indonesia.

1993 - 2013 Lecturer at IAIN Walisongo, Semarang, Indonesia; 2005 - 2010 Secretary of the Majelis Pendidikan Dasar & Menengah, PP Muhammadiyah, Indonesia; 2006 - 2008 Advisor, British Council (UK-Indonesia), Indonesia/UK; 2007 - 2009 Advisor, Indonesia-United Kingdom Islamic Advisory Board, Indonesia/UK; 2010 - 2015 Secretary, Central Leadership of Muhammadiyah (PP Muhammadiyah), Indonesia; 2010 - 2015 Executive Committee Member, Asian Conference of Religion for Peace, Asia; 2014 - present Lecturer / Professor in Islamic Education, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia; 2015 - 2022 Secretary General, PP Muhammadiyah, Indonesia; 2019 - 2021 Chair, National Education Standards Board (Badan Standar Nasional Pendidikan), Indonesia; 2022 - 2027 Secretary General, PP Muhammadiyah, Indonesia; 2023 - 2028 Chair, Indonesia Conference on Religion and Peace (ICRP), Indonesia; 2024 - present Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Indonesia.

Deformalisasi Islam: Moderasi Beragama di Tengah Pluralitas published by Grafindo Khazanah Ilmu / PP Pemuda Muhammadiyah 2004; Kristen Muhammadiyah: Mengelola Pluralitas Agama dalam Pendidikan published by Al-Wasath Publishing House 2009; Inkulturasi Islam published by Al-Wasath Publishing House 2009; A to Z Basic Reference published by CDCC 2010; Bijak Bertindak: Mengambil Keputusan Berdasar Etika Agama published by Al-Wasath Publishing House 2016; Taawun Untuk Negeri: Transformasi al-Maun Dalam Konteks Keindonesiaan published by Majelis Pustaka dan Informasi PP Muhammadiyah & Muhammadiyah University Press 2019; Beragama yang Mencerahkan published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang & Majelis Pustaka dan Informasi PP Muhammadiyah 2019; Beragama dan Pendidikan yang Mencerahkan published by Uhamka Press 2019; Pluralisme Positif: Konsep dan Implementasi dalam Pendidikan Muhammadiyah published by UMJ-MPI PPM 2019; Pendidikan Agama Islam yang Pluralistis: Basis Nilai dan Arah Pembaruan published by UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta 2020; Shalat Tarawih di Tengah Wabah COVID-19 published by Al-Wasath Publishing House 2020.; Pendidikan Bermutu untuk Semua: Menggali Pokok-pokok Pikiran Abdul Mu'ti. Published by Kementerian Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah (Kemendikdasmen)Jakarta, Oktober 2025.

Chairman of Majelis Pustaka dan Informasi PP Muhammadiyah; Chairman of Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center (MDMC); Chairman of Pusat Studi Budaya dan Perubahan Sosial (PSB-PS) Muhammadiyah University Malang; Vice Chairman of Muhammadiyah COVID-19 Command Center; Member of Muhammadiyah Central Executive; Member of Indonesia Religious Communication Forum (FKUB); Active in interfaith dialogue and social empowerment initiatives.

Tokoh Perubahan Republika from Republika Daily 2010; Best Communicator from PR Indonesia Magazine 2018; Moderate Islamic Figure Award from PP Muhammadiyah 2021; Figure of Religious Harmony from Ministry of Religious Affairs of Indonesia 2022;

General Secretary at Muhammadiyah Central Executive; Member at Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI); Member at Indonesia Religious Communication Forum (FKUB); Advisory Board Member at Muhammadiyah Youth Organization; Lecturer Association Member at Muhammadiyah University Jakarta

1) Global Recognition – Rising from humble beginnings, Prof. Dr. Abdul Mu’ti became the youngest and first Asian appointed as an Advisor to the British Council, establishing early international credibility and moral authority in education.; 2) Transformative Global Learning – His overseas education reshaped his intellectual outlook, embedding academic rigor, cross-cultural understanding, and a global mindset grounded in values and lifelong learning.; 3) Enduring Institutional Leadership – As the longest-serving Secretary General of Muhammadiyah, he strengthened governance, expanded global engagement, and positioned the organization as a progressive force in education and interfaith dialogue.; 4) National Educational Stewardship – As Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, he converts personal values and institutional experience into inclusive, future-oriented national education reform, shaping Indonesia’s next generation.

He is a native Indonesian; fluent in English and Arabic.

He enjoys reading and writing as lifelong intellectual practices, alongside singing across various musical genres, including dangdut, jazz, and pop. He maintains physical well-being through football, volleyball, badminton, and regular walking. Grounded in everyday community life, he values simple social interactions—spending time with neighbors, using public transportation such as the MRT and ride-hailing services, and staying socially present. These routines reflect his belief that leadership is a trust, not a privilege, and that public office is temporary—an opportunity to serve, remain humble, and continuously strive to do good and become better.

One of the most formative moments in his life was receiving his mother’s permission to continue his studies after completing his undergraduate degree. As the first person from his village to attend university, he carried his parents’ aspirations for him to become a teacher and civil servant, and came to deeply value the power of parental prayers. He grew up in a rural village where electricity arrived only in 1990 and was often unreliable. Those conditions shaped his aspiration to become “a glass roof tile”—someone who brings light to others. Studying on scholarships from undergraduate level onward, he joined a faculty development program and was later selected by the Ministry of Religious Affairs as one of Indonesia’s top graduates to study abroad. Despite completing his degree under tight timelines, he ultimately earned a full scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in Australia.; Since the early 1990s, organizational involvement shaped his leadership and reaffirmed his parents’ ideals of education, service, and contribution. A defining test of values came when, as Chairman of PP Muhammadiyah, he was encouraged to run for Parliament with strong political support. While his wife agreed, his father withheld consent. In keeping with Javanese cultural values, he chose to step aside—not out of fear of failure, but out of respect for parental authority. He continued his path in academia and Muhammadiyah, where teaching and religious service brought his family the greatest pride. Guided by the same principles, he later declined an offer to serve as Vice Minister during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 period, affirming his belief that leadership is grounded in values, not position.

Public speaking; interfaith dialogue; community service; social empowerment initiatives; mentoring youth in education and leadership.

He attributes his success to three enduring principles. First, he consistently strives to give his best in every responsibility, working to the fullest of his abilities. Second, he never moves forward without seeking the prayers and blessings of his parents, which he considers a vital source of strength and guidance. Third, he entrusts every step of his journey to God through sincere prayer, believing that true success is shaped not only by effort, but by divine wisdom guiding each decision.

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