All Muslims Must Focus on Self-improvement during Ramadhan, VP Says
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VIVA – Indonesia started the fasting ritual concurrently on March 23, 2023. Then, Vice President (VP) Ma’ruf Amin said that the holy month of Ramadhan is not only about abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs. It is time for self-improvement to get better.
"We should optimize Ramadhan as a momentum to improve our personal quality, not just to endure hunger and thirst," he said in a video message welcoming Ramadhan 1444 Hijri on Wednesday.
He also appealed to Muslims to increase their gratitude for the blessings and favors that they received.
"Make this year's Ramadhan a momentum to thank Allah SWT (subhanahu wa ta'ala) for all help to the Indonesian people, thus we can get through various tough challenges that we have faced so far," the Vice President said.
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On the same occasion, he urged all Muslims to improve their mental strength, especially strengthen their self-control, and believe in everything that has been destined by Allah SWT.
In addition, he invited Muslims to welcome Ramadhan with joy and gratitude. The Vice President also expressed the wish that all Muslims would be able to carry out their religious rituals well during the holy month.
Furthermore, speaking about the political year ahead, he reminded the people not to be influenced by false information, which could disturb national unity.
"Entering the political year, I encourage all Indonesian people to maintain peace and unity, not to be provoked by hoaxes, which can pit one against another, and to uphold national commitments.” he stated.
