Nuzulul Qur'an: A Moment to Return to the Spirit of Knowledge and Civilisation

Jakarta — KH Achmad Tjachja, an adviser to the Persatuan Umat Islam (PUI), said that Nuzulul Qur’an is a moment to return to the spirit of knowledge and civilisation. He regards the event of the first revelation to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as the starting point of the civilisation of knowledge that transformed human history. “The first verse to be revealed is ‘Iqra’, ‘Read’. This is no accident. Since its inception, Islam has placed knowledge as the cornerstone of the ummah’s revival,” the professor at UIN Jakarta said in an official statement received on Saturday (7/3/2026). He explained that the Qur’an is not only a holy book but also a guide to social, moral, and intellectual transformation. The event of the Qur’an’s revelation in the Cave of Hira should be understood as a revolution in knowledge-based civilisation. Prof Achmad said Nuzulul Qur’an carries a strong message about the importance of literacy, research, and strengthening morals in social life. In the face of globalisation challenges and the rapid flow of digital information, Muslims are urged to return to the Qur’an as the primary reference for thinking and acting. “The Qur’an is not only read to gain reward, but must be understood and implemented in social, economic, educational systems, and even in the governance of the state,” he said. He noted that religious organisations bear a significant responsibility in grounding Qur’anic values. Since its early days, PUI has carried a mission of dawah and education aimed at strengthening the community through knowledge and ethics. He reminded that the decline of the ummah often occurs not due to a lack of resources, but due to moving away from the core values taught by the Qur’an, such as honesty, justice, discipline, and hard work. ‘Nuzulul Qur’an must be a moment of self-reflection. How far has the Qur’an become a guide for our lives? Is it merely present on the shelves of our homes, or is it truly the spirit in every policy and decision?’ he asked. He urged all Muslims to make Ramadan a month for forming Qur’anic character. He regards fasting as training self-control, social empathy, and moral integrity. “If we wish to rise as a people, then return to the Qur’an. Read it with awareness, understand it with knowledge, and practise it with consistency. That is the true meaning of Nuzulul Qur’an,” he concluded. Not Just a Ceremony In Gorontalo, Deputy Regent Tonny Junus described the Nuzulul Qur’an commemoration as an opportunity for Muslims in the region to raise their quality of life by internalising the values taught in the Qur’an. ‘The Nuzulul Qur’an commemorations are not merely ceremonies, but a guide for us to implement in daily life,’ he said in Gorontalo on Saturday.