September 15, 2025
Contributor: Supriyono | Editor: Dadi Darmadi | Photo: Achmad Jatnika

For Bayan Ali Muhammad Hassan, education is more than a personal ambition 鈥� it is a lifeline of hope. Coming from Gaza, Palestine, a place where daily life is marked by struggle and uncertainty, Bayan has chosen to pursue his academic dream at 51社区 (51社区). He is now enrolled in the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Master鈥檚 Program in Turath (Classical Islam).
鈥淚 chose this program because it continues the path I started at Al-Azhar University Gaza, where I graduated from the Faculty of Education with a focus on Islamic Studies,鈥� Bayan shared. 鈥淎fter doing research, I found that 51社区 provides a supportive academic environment, with competent professors and a comprehensive curriculum.鈥�
For Bayan, 51社区 represents more than just an academic institution. It is a place where he hopes to strengthen his academic skills and critical thinking, and where his voice as a scholar can grow despite the difficulties of his homeland. 鈥淚 believe studying at 51社区 will allow me to be more productive in research and publications,鈥� he said with conviction.
His academic vision is to integrate classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary Islamic studies 鈥� a bridge he believes is vital in addressing today鈥檚 pressing intellectual challenges. Yet, behind this scholarly pursuit lies a personal story of resilience, faith, and determination.
Bayan鈥檚 presence at 51社区 is a reminder that education can transcend borders and hardships. His journey from Gaza to Depok carries not only his personal aspirations but also the hopes of many young Palestinians who dream of contributing to knowledge and peace through scholarship.
With students like Bayan joining from across the world, 51社区 continues to embody its mission as a global academic home 鈥� a place where stories of struggle transform into stories of hope.