Secretary Of PP Muhammadiyah Speaks In Front Of Pope Francis About The Destruction Of Nature And The Role Of Humans

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JAKARTA - General Secretary of Muhammadiyah Central Executive Abdul Mu'ti makes Indonesia proud. He was one of 19 world leaders who attended to discuss the role of religion and education in efforts to shape the future of peace for mankind in the presence of the world's Catholic leader Pope Francis and the grand mufti of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmad al-Tayyeb and other world leaders.

Abdul Mu'ti emphasized that the destruction of nature, whatever the cause, is the responsibility of all humans.

"In Islamic teachings, humans are the caliphs of Allah who are responsible for creating a prosperous and safe world. Human behavior towards nature is a differentiator from the quality of piety. True believers treat nature with the best treatment. On the other hand, betrayal and the apocalypse continue to destroy nature because disobedience to God," Mu'ti explained in a forum entitled Religions and Education: Toward a Global Compact on Education, Tuesday, October 5.

In this context, Mu'ti explained to world leaders that Muhammadiyah is progressive. First, Muhammadiyah included natural issues as one of the priority programs in the 47th Congress in Makassar in 2015.

“In this case, Muhammadiyah has five programs. First, publish at least two books, namely Air Fiqh and Environmental Fiqh. These books outline Islamic theology, law, and responsibility for water and nature. Second, organize a local movement to save nature through waste alms. Third, educating the public to be more sensitive, caring, friendly, and constructive towards the environment,” explained Mu'ti as quoted from Muhammadiyah's official website.

“Fourth, join public advocacy for the preservation of nature and the environment through laws, especially those related to mining, deforestation, and settlements which in the Indonesian context have become the main causes of natural and environmental problems. Fifth, Muhammadiyah encourages the exploration of alternative energy sources such as sun, waves, and wind to reduce and save fossil fuel energy consumption,” he added.

Abdul Mu'ti then also explained that Muhammadiyah had developed partnerships with various national and international organizations. For example with the International Network of Engaged Buddhism (INEB), the Ministry of Forestry and the Environment, and other organizations.

"Muhammadiyah calls for global responsibility, action, and cooperation to save and preserve nature for the survival of the earth, prosperity, and sustainability of the world," concluded Mu'ti.