Vice President Ma'ruf Amin: Momentum Fasting Increases Taqarrub And Self-Introspection

JAKARTA - Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin said the fasting month is a very appropriate moment to do taqarrub or draw closer to Allah and do self-introspection. self-introspection to clear the heart and mind," said the Vice President in his greeting welcoming the 1st Ramadhan 1443 Hijri, in Jakarta, Saturday, April 2. in order to be given protection and safety from calamities and dangers in order to refuse reinforcements, especially from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Vice President also invites all Muslims to make Ramadan a month of increasing alms, including issuing zakat mal. "Don't make Ramadan a month that is more consumptive. But month of concern," said the vice president. The vice president said that the month of Ramadan is a moment um, it is appropriate to strengthen humanitarian solidarity and strengthen ukhuwah islamiyah, ukhuwah wathaniyah, and ukhuwah insaniyah. To Muslims throughout Indonesia, the vice president wishes you a happy fasting in the holy month of Ramadan 1443 Hijriah. and our piety to Allah SWT. May Allah SWT always give His inayah and be pleased with every effort we make," he said.