JAKARTA - Mental and spiritual training is important in shaping the character of TNI soldiers who are professional, resilient and have integrity, said the Head of Information of Kodam IX/Udayana, Colonel Inf. Widi Rahman.
This was conveyed by the Head of the IX/Udayana Regional Command, following the success of one of the soldiers of the Kodam IX/Udayana unit in achieving achievements in the field of religion in an international event.
Soldier Two Nawawi M.M. Latifullah managed to make Indonesia proud after winning the 1st Champion of the 2nd International Musabaqah Hifdzil Qur'an (MHQ) for military personnel held at the Air Defense College, Misrata City, Libya, last Friday (13/3).
The soldiers from Yonif TP 834/Wakanga Mere, Brigif 21/Komodo, Kodam IX/Udayana appeared in the 30 juz memorization category and were able to show their best ability, until they were declared the first winner in the international military level Quran memorization competition.
Kapendam IX/Udayana said that the success was proof that TNI soldiers were not only superior in military professionalism, but also had strong mental and spiritual qualities.
"This achievement is a source of pride for Kodam IX/Udayana, the Indonesian National Army, and the Indonesian nation. Prada Nawawi's success shows that TNI soldiers are also capable of achieving and competing in the religious field to an international level," explained Colonel Inf. Widi, launching the information from the Indonesian National Army Public Relations Service, Tuesday (17/3).
"This also reflects that the mental and spiritual training of soldiers is an important part of shaping the character of TNI soldiers who are professional, resilient, and have integrity," said the Commander.
The 2nd International Hifdzil Qur'an (MHQ) Musabaqah, which is under the auspices of the Libyan Ministry of Defense, lasted for six days, 17-23 Ramadan 1447 H (March 7-13, 2026), and was attended by more than 50 military personnel from various countries, including Indonesia, Mauritania, and a number of other countries.
The activity, which carries the theme "Martyrs of the Homeland", was held as a form of tribute to the martyrs who died in defending the country.
The TNI delegation in this event was led by the Head of the TNI's Pusbintal Department, Navy Colonel (KH) Chumaidi, with participants Captain Sus M. Affan, Sergeant Abdi Nasrullah, Sergeant Habibi Royani, Sergeant Dimas Hafiz Ihsan, Kopka Mes Ahmad Mulyadi, Prada Nawawi M.M. Latifullah, and Prada Moh. Marzuki Al Farisi who participated in various categories of memorization of the Qur'an.
Before participating in the race, the TNI delegation participants first underwent briefing, training, and Al-Qur'an recitation on March 2-5, 2026 at the Al Mu'min Jatikarya Mosque and the Al Ikhlas Mosque, SCBD Complex, South Jakarta.
The training was guided by Ustadz Adi Hidayat, Syekh Syahrir from Libya, and Ustadz Ulil Abshar Alhafidz to prepare the participants as much as possible before participating in the international competition.
The closing ceremony of the competition was also attended directly by the Prime Minister of Libya Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh who also handed over awards to the winners as a form of appreciation for the dedication of the soldiers in memorizing the Qur'an, as well as their contribution in upholding religious values, morality, and discipline in the military environment.
Meanwhile, the Commander of Yonif TP 834/Wakanga Mere, Lieutenant Colonel Inf Justikhandinata T, expressed his pride and appreciation for the achievements of his soldiers.
"We, the big family of Yonif TP 834/Wakanga Mere, are very proud of the achievements of Prada Nawawi who has made the TNI, especially Kodam IX/Udayana, and the Indonesian nation famous internationally," he said.
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