Training of Trainer (ToT) for preachers, sermon givers, and prayer leaders in Indragiri Hilir Regency officially opened on Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2025, at Taqwa Muhammadiyah Mosque, Jalan RA Kartini, Tembilahan. The event was attended by the Secretary of Indragiri Hilir Regency, H. Tantawi Jauhari, representing the Regent of Indragiri Hilir.
The training will last for two days, until June 9, 2025, with 31 participants representing all Muhammadiyah Branch Leaders (PCM) in Indragiri Hilir Regency. In addition to the participants, the event was also attended by the Head of Customs and Excise Tembilahan, regional and local leaders of Muhammadiyah in Indragiri Hilir, as well as all Muhammadiyah branch leaders from various districts.
In a written speech by the Regent read by the Secretary, the Indragiri Hilir Regency Government expressed appreciation for the initiative to conduct this training. “I warmly welcome and highly appreciate the implementation of this ToT. This is a strategic effort to produce superior Muhammadiyah da’wah cadres, competent, and ready to actively participate in society,” said Tantawi.
Under the theme “Training Muhammadiyah Preachers for the Progress of Indragiri Hilir,” the Regent hopes that this training can strengthen the role of preachers in regional development and reinforce da’wah activities in society. It is not only about strengthening religious capacity but also a real contribution to the progress of Indragiri Hilir.
The Secretary also emphasized the importance of the seriousness of all participants in following each training session. The success of this program depends greatly on the participants’ commitment to absorbing the material and applying it in the field. He hopes that the participants can bring the knowledge gained to provide real benefits to their communities and environments.