Minister Of Religion Nasaruddin Encourages Santri To Master Technology And Dare To Innovation
Minister of Religion (Menag) Nasaruddin Umar encourages students to master science and technology (science and technology) and dare to innovate, because the future is in the hands of those who think ahead.
"To the students, I advise you to embrace the future with enthusiasm and perseverance. Master science and technology," said Nasaruddin Umar in Jakarta, Tuesday, October 22, quoted by Antara.
In the eyes of the Minister of Religion, students are great and strong individuals. One proof of this is the resolution of jihad issued by KH Hasyim Asy'ari to mobilize Islamic boarding students and citizens of the nation to fight and fight for the nation from the threat of colonialism.
Because it is not an era of war at this time, the Minister of Religion encourages students to fight by developing talents and talents. According to him, the students are multitalented.
Therefore, the students need not be afraid, even to play art. Artists and Islamic boarding schools cannot be separated. During the time of the Prophet there was also an artist named Habasyah.
"People who don't have artistic creativity, they are worried that their hearts will be rough. To soften one of them through art. Ulama or sufi, most of them are artists," said the Minister of Religion.
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Previously, Nasaruddin Umar also said that santri could be anything including the president and vice president.
Nasaruddin also said that apart from the president and vice president, students can also become many things, including ministers, entrepreneurs, diplomats, bureaucrats and others. This is what makes the students superior to others.
"Santri can be anything. Santri can be president, and we have a president who has a santri background, namely Kiai Haji Abdurrahman Wahid who we know Gus Dur. Santri can also become vice president, and we have a vice president who has a santri background, namely Kiai Haji Ma'ruf Amin," said Nasaruddin Umar.