Jakarta - President Joko Widodo invited young Muslims throughout the country to take wisdom from the commemoration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad SAW by emulating the morals of the Prophet in the life of the nation and state. Given the current condition of the Indonesian nation which is very dynamic and the era of global competition that demands high competitiveness.
This was conveyed by President Joko Widodo when attending the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday 1437 H as well as a gathering with a number of Senior Kiai held by the Ansor Youth Movement (GP), Sunday (11/12) at the GP Ansor Head Office in Jakarta.
"Inviting all of us, the Indonesian people, the government, to strengthen, to implement the exemplary behavior of the Prophet in all aspects of life, especially in our country Indonesia, especially in the life of the nation and state," said President Joko Widodo.
On that occasion, President Joko Widodo conveyed various ways that young people can do to emulate the Prophet. Obeying, following and preaching to the scholars who always teach a sense of love for the homeland is one of the things that President Joko Widodo mentioned.
"One way to emulate the Prophet is to obey and follow the ulama and the dawuh of the kiai, the senior kiai, because the ulama and the kiai are the heirs of the Prophet. The Kiai always guide us to love the homeland, Hubbul Wathan Minal Iman (Love of the homeland is part of faith)," he added.
Love for the homeland is part of faith and love for the homeland also shows that Islam is Rahmatan Lil Alamin, namely Islam that teaches peace and Islam that is a blessing for the Indonesian nation and state.
"Indonesia as the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, has so far shown the world how Islam and national life are in harmony. And this is what other countries see," said the President.
*Plurality: A Gift from Allah SWT*
In the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, the President explained that many countries are experiencing turmoil, both political and economic. "In Indonesia, thank God, we are still blessed, still given gifts. Economic growth is still above 5 percent," said the President.
In the political field, although relatively very stable, but a bit heated due to the events of November 4, 2016 (411) and December 2, 2016 (212). "But thank God even though it's a bit warmer, it hasn't reached a hot condition. We have to be aware of all that, we are reminded now, that this country is indeed a pluralistic, diverse country," added the President.
Indonesia is a country full of diversity, there are more than 700 tribes and more than 1100 different local languages. "There is no country in the world that is as diverse as our country, Indonesia. This is a gift given by Allah SWT to us. If we can unite, this will be a great example for other countries," explained the President.
This peaceful life amidst diversity cannot be separated from the role of kyai and ulama. "Alhamdulillah, this is thanks to the tausiyah often delivered by the senior kyai, the kyai. The guidance that is always given to all of us from the kyai, the ulama, reminds us how different we are," said the President.
Closing his remarks, President Joko Widodo gave his highest appreciation to the Ansor Youth for their active role in maintaining the nation's brotherhood and hoped that this role could continue continuously in order to realize Indonesia as a winning nation in the future.
"I hope to continue to be a cadre of the nation who is intelligent and tough, has noble morals, is healthy, creative, sincere and does good deeds, besides being brave and patriotic as described in the Quran, Surah Al-Adiyat, namely a war horse that runs fast and is not afraid to enter the battlefield," said the President.
Also present to accompany President Joko Widodo in this gathering were Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Ignasius Jonan. In addition, the event was also attended by a number of Kiai Sepuh Nadhlatul Ulama, the Advisory Board and Instructor Board of GP Ansor, General Chairperson of GP Ansor Yaqut Cholil Qoumas along with the GP Ansor Management Board, and all members of GP Ansor.
Jakarta, 11 December 2016
Head of the Press, Media and Information Bureau of the Presidential Secretariat
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