Attending The Hajj Akbar Symposium In Makkah, Deputy Minister Of Religion Emphasizes The Importance Of Economic Cooperation In Muslim Countries

Deputy Minister (Wamen) of Religion Zainut Tauhid Sa'adi. (Between)

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Religion (Wamenag) Zainut Tauhid Sa'adi attended Nadwah Al-Haj Al-Akbar or Hajj Symposium Akbar 1443 Hijriah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The arrival of the Deputy Minister of Religion representing the Minister of Religion (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.

In a symposium held by the Minister of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia, the Deputy Minister of Religion discussed four dimensions in organizing the Hajj.

"Hajj is not just a religious ritual, more than that, the pilgrimage contains meaning and functions that can be contributed to the world," said Zainut in Makkah, Monday, July 4.

According to him, the four dimensions in organizing the pilgrimage are, first, the spiritual dimension of the pilgrimage which emphasizes the importance of a Muslim's personal piety to become a pious figure and always remember Allah SWT and obey His commands and prohibitions.

Second, he continued, the dimension of brotherhood or ukhuwwah pilgrimage that emphasizes togetherness and cooperation to help each other and help each other (ta'awun) in goodness.

"This cooperation, of course, is not only limited to cooperation between individuals but also between communities, organizations and between countries that organize the pilgrimage," said the Deputy Minister of Religion.

Third, the economic dimension of the pilgrimage which emphasizes the importance of providing more benefit to mankind through various economic activities.

The Deputy Minister of Religion hopes that economic activity in the form of trading (tijarah), buying and selling, and export-import of commodities needed by pilgrims between Muslim countries will increase in the future.

"Hajj should be a wasilah to increase economic cooperation for Muslim countries," he said.

Next, fourth, the socio-human dimension of the pilgrimage. This, said the Deputy Minister of Religion, is reflected in the slaughter of sacrificial animals or hadyu (slaughter) which must have good governance, aka governance.

"Then, the meat can improve the quality of life and nutrition of underprivileged families in various parts of the world," he explained.

To the participants who attended, the Deputy Minister of Religion invited to be able to project the contribution and benefits of the Hajj pilgrimage to the wider global community.

The spiritual, fraternal, economic and humanitarian dimensions that are part of the pilgrimage can be projected to support various sustainable development projects that are on the agenda of the world community.

Present at the event were the Governor of Mecca, Amir Khalid bin Faisal al-Saud, Minister of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as a number of Ministers of Religion and leaders of Hajj delegations from various countries.