Forgiving Each Other Eliminates Psychological Barriers

Halalbihalal is a momentum to improve relations towards various positive things, including building the nation.

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Vice President Ma'ruf Amin gave a sermon after the Idul Fitri 1445 Hijriah's 'Halalbihalal' event at the Indonesian Ulama Council in Jakarta, on Tuesday (7/5/2024).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — Halalbihalal is a moment to apologize to each other. Forgiving each other can eliminate psychological barriers in building solidarity, wholeness and togetherness.

“Halalbihalal is asking for halal and giving halal. "That means, ask that the mistake be justified and make it legal," said Vice President Ma'ruf Amin at the Halalbihalal event Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Tuesday (7/5/2024), in Jakarta.

A halalbihalal event was attended by, among others, the 6th Vice President Try Sutrisno, the 10th and 12th Vice President Jusuf Kalla, as well as the Coordinating Minister for Politics, Law, and Security Hadi Tjahjanto.

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In addition, present at the event were Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, Bintang Puspayoga, Minister of Internal Affairs Tito Karnavian, Governor of Bank Indonesia Perry Warjiyo, Chairman of the Financial Services Authority Board of Commissioners Mahendra Siregar, as well as Chairman of Baznas Noor Achmad.

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The tenth and twelfth Vice President, Jusuf Kalla, teamed up with the sixth Vice President, Try Sutrisno, after attending the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) Halalbihalal event in Jakarta on Tuesday (7/5/2024).

Halalbihalal is asking for halal and giving halal. That is, ask for the mistake to be justified and make it legal.

Apologizing to each other is also considered important in eliminating psychological barriers. According to Vice President Amin, feeling guilty can be a hindrance in building solidarity and togetherness.

Maintaining social ties and conducting fair dealings also determine the fate of a country. "God will not destroy a country solely because of polytheism. If they deal with each other well and have good relations, God will not destroy that country," said the Vice President, quoting Sheikh Nawawi al-Bantani.

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Maintain space for dialogue

The Chairman of MUI, KH Anwar Iskandar, added that MUI, which oversees 87 Islamic organizations with more than 200 million members, is a partner of the government. MUI also ensures that the space for dialogue, consultation, affection, forgiveness, and advice remains intact.

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The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has at least three major responsibilities, namely to uphold religion, safeguard the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia, and nurture the Muslim community. MUI collaborates with the government.

"When the government has a definite commitment to serving the people, and implementing programs that are beneficial to the people, there is no other choice for MUI but to stand behind the government and support it," added Anwar.

Moreover, with the political contest now over, it is time for all citizens regardless of their political background and interests to join hands and unite.

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Vice President Ma'ruf Amin, along with the 6th Vice President Try Sutrisno (second from the right) and the 10th and 12th Vice President Jusuf Kalla (third from the right), participated in the post-Eid al-Fitr gathering of the Indonesian Ulama Council in Jakarta on Tuesday (7/5/2024).

The third principle of Pancasila, which is the Unity of Indonesia, became the theme of the halalbihalal event, namely "Strengthening the Solidarity of the Community for the Progress of the Nation." This is because unity and stability are considered important assets for the nation to achieve a better Indonesia.

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In that opportunity, the signing of three memorandums of understanding (MoU) was conducted. First, an MoU on collaboration and coordination to support the development of Sharia economic and financial between MUI and Bank Indonesia.

Secondly, the MoU on enhancing cooperation in carrying out duties and functions between MUI and OJK. Thirdly, the MoU on Synergy of Women's Empowerment between MUI and the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection. Additionally, MUI also provided humanitarian aid to Palestine through the National Zakat Agency (Baznas).