Mus-ab Buenae, A Nasyeed Vocalist from Thailand

 His name is Mus-ab Buenae, a 7th semester of Psychology student UAD. He was born in Pattani, May 5, 1992 and has two sisters and one brother. His parents are Islamic preachers who actively involve in Muhammadiyah Movement in South Thailand. His family is fanatic and loyal to Muhammadiyah, so the children have to study at Muhammadiyah school and university. Mus-ab himself feels very happy having a chance to study at University of Ahmad Dahlan because of the professionalism of lecturers and the Islamic atmosphere at UAD. In giving lecture, lecturers do not only use western theory but also Islamic one.

At UAD, Mus-ab often helps office of international affairs in many activities such as being a guide for new Thai students, being an interpreter of UAD booth during Education Fair in Thailand, etc. As a foreign student, Mus-ab states that he learns a lot of things from people in Jogja. People in Jogja are really friendly, patient and down to earth. In addition, muslim society in Jogja are really tolerant and respect each other.

Three years studying in Indonesia, Mus-ab is now trusted to be a member of Organization Adviser Board of IPMITI (Ikatan Persaudaraan Mahasiswa Islam Thailand Indonesia – Indonesian Thai Muslim Students Association). Now, there are about 2000 Thai students study in Indonesia and Mus-ab is responsible for 300 of them. Beside that, Mus-ab, who likes Pecel Lele and Nasi Kucing, is also member of nasyeed Oriza Sativa, a nasyeed group of alumni and students of Psychology UAD. Their nasyeed group is sometimes invited to perform in many events. Mus-ab interest on nasyeed has started since he was a teenager in Thailand. In Thailand he also has a nasyeed group named Raiyana. For him, nasyeed is more than an entertainment but also a media for spreading Islam and Silaturahim.