Minister of Religious Affairs: Nuzulul Quran as an Opportunity to Revitalise Quranic Values in Daily Life
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar has stated that the Nuzulul Quran commemoration represents an important opportunity to revitalise Quranic values in daily life. He emphasised that Quranic teachings should not merely be read and contemplated, but genuinely practised in public life.
“The Nuzulul Quran commemoration held this evening is part of a collective endeavour to revitalise Quranic values in public life,” Nasaruddin said during his address at the Nuzulul Quran event held at the State Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
“In order that its teachings are not only read and pondered, but also truly practised in daily life,” he continued.
He explained that the Quran contains crucial values for national life, including justice, brotherhood, moral responsibility, and the sacred trust to protect and preserve Earth’s sustainability. These values are deemed highly relevant to Indonesia’s national journey.
“The Quran was revealed as a mercy to all creation, bringing messages of peace, unity, and well-being to mankind,” he stated.
In the religious tradition, he continued, scholars have consistently taught that utterances and preaching should be a source of comfort for the community. Islamic preaching should strengthen brotherhood and foster unity, rather than spark division.
Furthermore, the faithful are taught to continually pray for leaders to be given strength and wisdom in guiding the nation towards the common good.
“Similarly, the faithful are constantly taught to pray for leaders so that they may be given strength, wisdom, and steadfastness in leading the nation towards the common good,” said Nasaruddin.
Nasaruddin then quoted the great scholar Al-Fudhail bin ’Iyadh, who stated that the finest prayer can be directed towards leaders.
According to this scholar, if prayer is made for oneself, its benefits return only to that individual. However, if prayer is directed towards leaders, then the leader’s righteousness will bring benefit to society and the nation.
“The great scholar Al-Fudhail bin ‘Iyadh once said, ’If I possessed one prayer that would certainly be answered, I would direct it towards the leader’,” he said.
“When asked why, he replied, ‘If I directed that prayer towards myself, its benefit would return only to me. However, if I directed it towards the leader, then the leader’s righteousness would bring benefit to mankind and the nation’,” he added.
With this spirit, the Minister of Religious Affairs hoped that Quranic values would continue to serve as a source of inspiration in maintaining Indonesia’s national unity and realising a life that is peaceful, just, and brings blessing to all.
At this Nuzulul Quran commemoration, 278 people attended, including cabinet ministers, Islamic organisations, senior state officials and institutions, the Coordination Forum for Mutual Cooperation (Forkopimda), religious figures, and a number of orphans.