Welcome to Forstu EKSYAR Walisongo

Departing from the academic concerns and expectational unease collectively expressed by postgraduate students, as well as the subtle signals of disappointment regarding the scholarly attitudes and capacities of the Sharia Economics postgraduate students—as often conveyed by Prof. Dr. H. Muhlis, M.Si., Dr. H. Muhammad Saifullah, M.Ag., and the inspiring ideas and initiatives sparked by Dr. Wasyith, M.E.I.—these sentiments were enthusiastically received and supported by fellow Master's students of Sharia Economics (Class of 2023/2024, Even Semester and Class of 2024/2025, Odd Semester), including Amirul Mukminin, Ahmad Senja Saputra, Abdillah Nurul Bahri, Muhammad Ridho Irsyadillah, Nurul Fajriatussa’adah, Indah Radia Rachmawati, Mar’atus Sholiha, Syifa Fedira Azzahra, Richa Rahma Jayyida, Laily Tasya Islami, Zumratus Sholihah, Friska Ayudia Ariani, and Vikki Al-Ziqri. The initiative received full support from Dr. Khoirul Anwar, M.Ag., and Dr. H. Ade Yusuf Mujaddid, M.Ag., in their capacities as Head and Secretary of the Sharia Economics Department. On Thursday, at 12:12 PM (WIB), on December 12, 2024, in the FEBI Conference Room—with full facilitation from Dr. Khoirul Anwar, M.Ag., and Dr. H. Ade Yusuf Mujaddid, M.Ag.—the Walisongo Sharia Economics Study Forum (Forum Studi EKSYAR Walisongo) was officially established.

VISION OF FORSTU EKSYAR WALISONGO
A study forum that serves as a primary reference in the development of Islamic economics.

MISSION of FORSTU EKSYAR WALISONGO
1. To enhance members’ in-depth understanding of the Sharia economic system through discussions, book reviews, workshops, seminars, research, and training.
2. To promote the advancement of Sharia Economics through inspirational, innovative, and applicable research.
3. To build networks and collaborations with educational institutions, financial institutions, and community organizations.
4. To implement Sharia economic theories in community life in order to achieve public benefit and economic well-being through literacy, education, advocacy, and mentoring.
5. To improve human resources that are competent and possess integrity in the field of Sharia Economics.

PROGRAM OF THE STUDY DIVISION
1. Forum of Discussion Group (FDG) Aims to deepen the knowledge and improve accessibility to Islamic economics resources for members of FORSTU EKSYAR Walisongo. This forum is held quarterly, at the end of each month, featuring speakers from faculty members, postgraduate alumni, and postgraduate students.
2. Book Review Sessions Aimed at enhancing scientific insight, analytical skills, and critical thinking in digesting new scholarly information. The sessions involve evaluation of the relevance and accuracy of information in relation to current issues and are intended for members of FORSTU EKSYAR Walisongo. Held quarterly at the end of the month, with speakers including authors, lecturers, postgraduate alumni, and postgraduate students (covering both nationally and internationally published books).
3. Seminars Aimed at broadening perspectives and deepening understanding of Islamic economics. These events seek to foster common ground and collaborative ideas among academics, practitioners, and policymakers. Open to the general public, seminars are conducted annually with speakers from among practitioners, academics, and researchers with national and/or international qualifications.
4. Research Intended to examine, study, and analyze socio-economic problems in society and propose scientifically grounded solutions. It also involves the evaluation, development, and follow-up of previous research in order to advance scientific knowledge. Conducted biennially by FORSTU EKSYAR Walisongo board members and participants, with scheduling coordinated by the internal research team.

PROGRAM OF THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIVISION
1. Sharia Digital Marketing Training, April 2025
2. Sharia Capital Market Training, August 2025
3. Halal Product Certification Training, Monday, November
4. Microfinance Risk Management Certification Training, Monday, February 2026
5. Waqf Nazir Certification Training, Monday, April 2026

PROGRAM OF THE PUBLICATION AND DOCUMENTATION DIVISION
1. Forum Logo Design – Aimed at establishing the forum’s identity and branding to make it appealing and recognizable to students and the general public. Target: Students and General Public, February 2025.
2. Website Management – Maintaining a website featuring content such as activity publications, event news, Islamic economics articles, Q&A on Islamic economics, and other relevant topics.
3. Social Media Management – Operating the EKSYAR Walisongo Instagram account with content including activity publications, event news, and Islamic economics articles.
4. Development of Conventional Publication Media – Producing materials such as flyers, leaflets, pamphlets, posters, banners, billboards, X-banners, and backdrops as needed or requested by other divisions to support their activities.
5. Event Documentation – Creating both conventional and digital documentation of every EKSYAR Walisongo Forum activity, archiving it systematically, and publishing it through the website and social media platforms.