Jakarta (ANTARA) - Chairman of the As-Syafi\u2019iyah Higher Education\nFoundation (YAPTA) and member of the Indonesian Regional Representative\nCouncil (DPD RI) Dailami Firdaus has emphasised the importance of\nproviding an objective understanding to the younger generation regarding\nconflicts in the Middle East to prevent impacts on domestic\nstability.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndonesia as a nation with a Muslim-majority population must respond\nto global conflicts wisely and maintain national unity,\u201d Dailami said at\nthe International Seminar titled \u201cDynamics of Global Conflict and the\nMoral Responsibility of the Islamic World: Reflections on Recent\nDevelopments in Iran,\u201d held at Universitas Islam As-Syafi\u2019iyah (UIA) in\nEast Jakarta on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
He also stressed the importance of the government\u2019s role in\npreventing the emergence of ideological conflicts within society through\neducational approaches and strengthening literacy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWho is responsible, and how should we, as an Indonesian nation with\na Muslim majority, respond going forward to keep this nation intact? We\nmust not allow ourselves to be further influenced, causing the conflict\nto shift or impact Indonesia,\u201d said the DPD RI member from the DKI\nJakarta electoral district.<\/p>\n
According to him, the Islamic world is encouraged to emerge as a\nmoral and ethical force in responding to escalating global conflicts,\nincluding tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel, which\nare seen to have broad impacts on humanity and world stability.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Islamic world must present itself as a moral voice, an ethical\nforce, and a guardian of universal humanitarian values. Remaining silent\non injustice is not a stance taught in our faith,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
In the Indonesian context, he noted that the constitution affirms\nrejection of colonialism, making Indonesia\u2019s role in promoting global\npeace crucial.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndonesia must consistently advocate for peace, be firm against\nsovereignty violations, and actively engage in global diplomacy.\nIndonesia also has the potential to serve as a bridge for world\ndialogue,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, strengthening diplomacy, national resilience, and\nresearch-based policies are seen as key to ensuring Indonesia is not\neasily swayed by global dynamics.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, UIA Rector Masduki Ahmad stated that the roles of the\ngovernment and educational institutions are vital in preventing the\nemergence of ideological conflicts within society.<\/p>\n
Education and strengthening understanding, he said, are strategic\nsteps to shape a rational younger generation that is not easily\nprovoked.<\/p>\n
\u201cUltimately, this war is actually related to efforts at hegemony by\ncertain parties. Therefore, it is important for us to provide\nunderstanding and intelligence to students. You must be able to discern\nwhat is right and what is wrong,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
Masduki emphasised that his institution does not engage in practical\npolitics to support specific parties, but rather focuses on educating\nthe public, particularly students, based on constitutional values and\nnational interests.<\/p>\n
According to him, discussion forums and seminars are important spaces\nfor enlightening students and academics.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom this discussion, many pure and very good ideas emerge that can\nenlighten participants and encourage academics to speak out. We speak\nbased on the constitution and for Indonesia\u2019s interests,\u201d said\nMasduki.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Global Fulcrum of Wasatiyyat Islam, Prof\nDin Syamsuddin, presented an analysis of the conflict dynamics involving\nIran and global powers.<\/p>\n
He assessed that the conflicts are not only influenced by\ngeopolitical factors but also by ideological and theological dimensions\ndeveloping in the Middle East region.<\/p>\n
\u201cLike it or not, the epicentre of world civilisation has shifted, and\nthe West is experiencing decline. The shift in the world\u2019s economic\ncentre of gravity to the Asia-Pacific region is one of the important\nfactors in current global geopolitical dynamics,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Din also highlighted Iran\u2019s national resilience, which he deems\nstrong due to a long tradition of education and intellectualism, as well\nas instilling spiritual values in the younger generation since the 1979\nIranian Revolution.<\/p>\n
According to him, these historical, cultural, and educational factors\nshape a resilient national character in facing geopolitical\npressures.<\/p>\n
Therefore, Din emphasised the importance of viewing global conflicts\ncomprehensively, not only from a political perspective but also\nhistorical, ideological, and civilisational ones.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/senator-students-need-objective-understanding-of-middle-east-conflict-1777463585", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }