Strengthening the Meaning of the Quran, the Minister of Religion Echoes the Commemoration of Nuzulul Qu’ran at ITS

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Menteri Agama RI Prof Dr KH Nasaruddin Umar MA saat menyampaikan materi makna Al-Qur'an Makrokosmos dan Mikrokosmos pada Ramadan Festival yang digelar RDK ITS di Masjid Manarul Ilmi ITS
Indonesian Minister of Religion Prof. Dr. KH Nasaruddin Umar MA when delivering material on the meaning of the Al-Qur’an Macrocosm and Microcosm at the Ramadan Festival held by RDK ITS at the Manarul Ilmi ITS Mosque

ITS Campus, ITS News — To commemorate the night of Nuzulul Qur’an, Ramadan on Campus (RDK) Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) 2026 held a Ramadan Festival featuring the Minister of Religious Affairs (Menag) of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. KH. Nasaruddin Umar MA as the main speaker. The event, titled Rediscovering the Energy of Life through the Light of Nuzulul Qur’an, was held at the ITS Manarul Ilmi Mosque, Friday (6/3) evening.

In his sermon, Nasaruddin explained that the Quran is not only understood as a holy book in the form of a mushaf, but also as a reflection of all phenomena in the universe. This can also be understood as the Qur’an as a macrocosm, present in the form of the universe, like trees and planets. “Meanwhile, the Qur’an in the form of a mushaf serves as a guide for humanity,” he emphasized.

Furthermore, the Grand Imam of the Istiqlal Mosque emphasized that these two forms cannot be separated in human life. He emphasized that the Qur’an must be practiced in parallel. “We must not only believe in the Qur’an, but also recognize the signs of Allah’s greatness found in the universe,” he said.

Rektor ITS Prof Dr (HC) Ir Bambang Pramujati ST MSc Eng PhD saat menyampaikan sambutan dalam acara peringatan malam Nuzulul Qur'an pada gelaran Ramadan Festival di Masjid Manarul Ilmi ITS
ITS Chancellor Prof Dr (HC) Ir Bambang Pramujati ST MSc Eng PhD while delivering a speech at the Nuzulul Qur’an night commemoration event at the Ramadan Festival at the ITS Manarul Ilmi Mosque

The Indonesian Islamic scholar exemplified the importance of understanding the principles of Islamic jurisprudence (ushul fiqh) in bridging the gap between religious knowledge and science. He cited the situation during the COVID-19 pandemic, where people are advised to maintain social distance to prevent the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) states that during prayer, people should stand close to one another.

Continuing his presentation, the Minister of Religious Affairs explained that these differences represent a form of adaptation to the conditions faced by society. These conditions demonstrate the importance of principles of Islamic jurisprudence (ushul fiqh) so that we can understand religious teachings without neglecting the essence of sharia. “Therefore, students need to view the Quran as a source of inspiration in understanding life and the development of science,” he said.

Para sivitas akademika ITS dan masyarakat umum terlihat antusias menghadiri peringatan malam Nuzulul Qur'an pada Ramadan Festival di Masjid Manarul Ilmi ITS
The ITS academic community and the general public were seen enthusiastically attending the commemoration of the night of Nuzulul Qur’an at the Ramadan Festival at the ITS Manarul Ilmi Mosque.

Supporting this, ITS Rector Prof. Dr. (HC) Ir. Bambang Pramujati, ST, MSc, Eng, PhD, stated that students are expected to fill their youth with various positive and beneficial activities. He emphasized that the month of Ramadan is an opportune moment for students to strengthen spiritual values ​​amidst their busy academic schedules.

Echoing Bambang’s sentiments, Bara Ardiwinata, Chairperson of the 2026 ITS RDK (Religious Affairs Committee), added that the Nuzulul Qur’an event was designed to enliven the Ramadan atmosphere on campus and strengthen students’ connection with the Quran. In addition to strengthening spiritual values, this activity also supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, namely Quality Education. (ITS Public Relations)

 

Reporter: Hani Aqilah Safitri
Translator: Devinka Mutianeira

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