JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo said that prayer is the weapon of the believer or the believer that can be an all-powerful force to generate hope, especially during the current pandemic.
This was conveyed by the President in his remarks at the National Remembrance and Prayer for the 76th Year of Indonesia Merdeka, which took place virtually in Jakarta, Sunday, August 1 night.
"As a nation that believes in the Almighty God, prayer is the weapon of the believer. Strengthening and healing. As an all-powerful force to generate hope and optimism," President Jokowi was quoted as saying by Antara.
The President said at the National Remembrance and Prayer event, interfaith leaders gathered in togetherness, chanted prayers together, thanked Allah SWT for the gift of independence for the Indonesian people, as well as asked for the help of the Most Gracious and Most Merciful God so that the Indonesian nation and state would soon be freed. from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jokowi conveyed that interfaith leaders also asked God so that the Indonesian nation would receive a bright light to continue the journey towards advanced Indonesia.
"On this auspicious occasion, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the various assistance efforts and also support from the ulama, religious leaders and missionaries who always invite people to comply with health protocols, help accelerate vaccinations and guide and assist people through situations," he said. this is difficult," explained the President.
President Jokowi also invited all parties to remember that the independence enjoyed today is a blessing from Allah SWT as the fruit of the struggle of the martyrs, and the spirit of unity and togetherness of all children of the nation regardless of ethnic, religious and class differences.
"I believe the spirit of togetherness and mutual cooperation inherited by the founding fathers of the nation will always be embedded in our souls, like a blazing fire, especially when our nation and country face trials and challenges. Currently our country is facing a very heavy test, namely the COVID-19 pandemic, therefore I invite all elements of the nation to join hands, close the ranks, work hand in hand to make physical and spiritual efforts. Together we face the COVID-19 pandemic, "said Jokowi.
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