Fill Ramadan With The Koran And Read Grandpa's Writings, Chairman Of The House Of Representatives: Bung Karno Says Uniting Religion And Science Is Important

JAKARTA - The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, said that her grandfather, the Indonesian Proclaimer, Soekarno, emphasized the importance of uniting religion and science. During this Ramadan, Puan admitted that she took the time to recite the Koran and read old writings about Bung Karno.

"I found a quote from my grandfather during a speech at the Opening of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) College in Solo, Central Java, October 2, 1958. Bung Karno in that speech emphasized the importance of uniting religion and science," wrote Puan, quoted from her Instagram account @puanmaharaniri , Thursday April 7th. He said that there were many lessons related to Islam that Puan could learn from her grandfather. Bung Karno in the text of the speech admitted that he was very happy every time he was asked to give a speech in front of the Islamic campus public. Puan admitted that she could capture the feeling of joy. "Universities or schools in general are in fact crucial. Bung Karno said that only through religious and scientific ties can we rediscover the fire of Islam that we are looking for," he said.

He added that his late father Taufiq Kiemas had the same spirit as the Proclaimer because Taufiq Kiemas was a longtime admirer of Bung Karno. reported Antara. Even how many of Taufiq's services Puan does not know. For example, Taufiq Kiemas' services are quite large for Madrasah Mu'allimaat Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. Puan only learned that her father had a role in establishing the school during a visit there while as Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (PMK) in 2018, five years after the deceased passed away. .

"Alhamdulillah, in carrying out my work, both when I was the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture and now have the mandate as the Speaker of the DPR, it feels great to be able to continue what my grandfather Bung Karno and my Papa, Mr. Taufiq Kiemas, had in the tradition," said Puan.

When she became Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Puan admitted that she had a lot of contact with ideas and programs related to Islam and science. Four years ago, as Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Puan met with Grand Sheikh Al-Azhar, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Tayeb in Cairo, Egypt. Puan's arrival at that time discussed cooperation in developing a moderate Islamic curriculum. "Hopefully Bung Karno's spirit, ideas and thoughts will continue to surge and inspire all of us as the nation's next generation," he said.