JAKARTA - Indonesian Islamic figure and scholar Din Syamsuddin calls on Muslims in the country to unite as the key to realizing world peace amid the increasing global conflicts, such as the United States-Israel war with Iran.
"Once again, we on behalf of Islamic organizations also call for unity among Muslims, both the government and the community," said Din Syamsuddin at a meeting between a number of Islamic figures in the country and the Ambassador (Dubes) of Iran to Indonesia Mohammad Boroujerdi in Jakarta, Friday as quoted by Antara.
He also reminded Muslims not to be provoked by attempts to pit against each other, such as Sunnis and Shiites. He emphasized that fellow Muslims should always cultivate brotherhood of faith and brotherhood of Islam.
"This is not the time to oppose differences between us, both between Sunnis and Shiites, and between Arabs and Persians. Because, we are fellow Muslims who are taught by religion to cultivate al-ukhuwwah al-imaniyyah or al-ukhuwwah al-islamiyyah," said Din.
He then emphasized that Muslims have a strong foundation of unity, namely one holy book, the Qur'an, and one Kaaba kiblat. Thus, according to him, Muslims should not be divided by differences in sects or ethnic backgrounds.
Next, Din also expressed solidarity with the Iranian people who are facing conflicts. He hopes that the situation will soon pass and become a momentum for the revival of Islamic civilization.
"We hope that the disaster that has happened and has affected the Iranian people will soon pass. As fellow Muslims, what we feel is also a disaster that has happened to us, this will soon pass and (we hope) the Iranian nation, Muslims in Iran will rise," he said.
Next, Din also encouraged the strengthening of cooperation between Indonesia and Iran, both through community organizations and educational institutions. Din emphasized that such cooperation must be directed towards common progress and global peace.
He also invited all nations who love peace and justice to work together to build a better future for human civilization.
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