Diktis of the Ministry of Religious Affairs distributes charity to foster socially impactful religiosity

Jakarta — The Directorate for Higher Islamic Religious Education (Diktis) within the Directorate General of Islamic Education, Ministry of Religious Affairs, has distributed charitable assistance amounting to Rp100 million to four foundations that care for orphans and other children lacking parental care, as a step towards realising socially impactful religiosity.

The donation was handed over as part of the Peningkatan Kapasitas Keagamaan Pegawai programme, held on 6–7 March 2026, with the theme ‘Internalisation of Spiritual Values through Self-Reflection, Solidarity, and Social Care’.

‘Fasting is fundamentally an instrument to shape a person of integrity and to become the best version of ourselves. Yet the success of our worship is measured by how far we can transform our behaviour to be more caring and giving,’ said Kamaruddin Amin, Secretary General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, in a statement from Jakarta on Saturday.

Kamaruddin said worship during Ramadan should not stop at ritual aspects, but should be able to generate tangible benefits for society.

‘Being truly religious means it must have social impact. The quality of our lives depends on how much benefit we provide and how many people smile because of our goodness,’ he added.

‘Alhamdulillah today, especially from Diktis, we have carried out activities and outreach to the community by giving donations to foundations that manage orphans and fatherless children. This is our focus, so that Pendis, particularly Diktis, is present among the community providing attention, especially in Ramadan,’ said Suyitno.

He hoped the distribution of donations would not be a temporary agenda, but a good tradition that continues to develop within the Directorate General of Islamic Education.

Suyitno also stressed that the spirit of sharing must become the foundation of character for all staff in carrying out their duties to the country and the wider society.

Concluding the series of activities, Sahiron, Director of Higher Islamic Religious Education, emphasised the importance of internalising spiritual values as the basis of professionalism.

‘The social concern we show today is a reflection of self-reflection and the togetherness we want to build within Diktis. Just as fasting sharpens spiritual sensitivity, our work must be rooted in a conscience towards our fellow human beings,’ he said.