Self-correction before reform
Self-correction before reform
From Republika
"In fact Allah will not change the condition of a community before they have changed their own condition." (Ar-Ra'ad:11)
Of late, ishlah (reform) has become a popular word, and the key word in proposals for improvements in Indonesia's economic, political and legal situation. We have heard critical voices from intellectuals, prominent citizens and students in their moral actions with expressions of concern shown at all universities in the country. I think the government has heard the students' demands. It is up to the government to respond and show its political will.
The people and students do not see dialogs as an effective means of solving problems. However, it should not be forgotten that there is something to be done immediately by those calling for reform and the authorities who are the targets for reform, before there can be reform on a wide scale, before establishing a clean community and a clean government, and improving the current system.
We should reform ourselves.
In order to construct a safe and solid building, a strong foundation is required. Efforts should start with the individual, both in the community and among the authorities, to implant faith in ourselves.
By doing this, we will understand ourselves: who we are, where we come from, where we are going, why we are in the world, what is the meaning of life and death, what is our mission on earth and what will happen after death, how we account for our job, and, finally, we must repent if this contemplation shows we are not aware of those things.
By implanting faith in ourselves, government officials will come to realize things better and change their personality accordingly. That job is a task that requires accountability. There will be no collusion, corruption and nepotism, legal justice will be upheld, the people's confidence will increase and all policies in favor of the people will have first priority.
Let us hope that with self-reform, total reform will take place and solve the problems of the multicrisis hitting the country.
FAJAR MARTIONO
Jakarta