UNS — The Eid al-Fitr holiday is over. UNS teaching and learning activity also returned to its usual routine. On the first working day after the Eid holiday, the Leaders of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta took the initiative to host a Silaturahmi session with the extended UNS academic members. This Annual Silaturahmi for celebrating the Eid 1443 H was held on Monday (9/5/2022). The event, which was attended by the leadership ranks in UNS and all UNS academic members, was held on the 3rd floor of the UNS Ki Hadjar Dewantara Tower and was broadcasted online through the UNS Youtube channel.
The Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, said that this year’s event was quite different because it was conducted in a new building, while in the previous years, the annual Silaturahmi event was held at the UNS Auditorium. Nevertheless, Prof. Jamal asserts that the essence of this event remains the same. “Silaturahmi (fellowship) meet up is a noble part of our tradition. Silaturahmi conducted after the Ramadhan fasting by visiting and forgiving each other is a typical Indonesian Silaturahmi model that cannot be found in other countries. This Silaturahmi model can touch our hearts,” said Prof. Jamal.
Further, Prof. Jamal invites UNS academic members to use this moment to forgive each other and strengthen the fellowship at UNS. Prof. Jamal also revealed that this Eid Silaturahmi (often known as halal bi halal) is not only intended for Muslim academics but also to be celebrated by other religious followers. For this reason, Prof. Jamal invites the audience to strengthen fellowship in the midst of diversity. This objective can be achieved by actualizing good actions toward each other. “This is the time for us to engage in collaborative development under the UNS symphony in solidarity. An effort that will bring progress and serenity in worshiping, working, and learning, to nurture the academic members’ understanding and realization of the importance of unity, diversity, and coexistence. All of those will become energy and synergy to create a symphony of togetherness for all of us,” he added.
This annual event also invited Ustadz H. Agus Ma’arif, Lc., M.M., to deliver a tausyiah. In his tausiyah, the ustadz, who graduated from Cairo, Egypt, emphasized the importance of a balance between the relationship with God and the relationship with others. A balance between these two aspects becomes an important key in living a human life in this world. He also advised strengthening mutual collaboration. “Differences should not be the reason for separating distinction between us. Differences must exist but not as a means to distinguish and create a border between us,” advised H. Agus.
Moreover, he also conveyed the three best deeds that can be done to be a person with God’s blessing. First, to build a relationship (silaturahmi) with the people who broke communication and relationship with others. Second, to forgive those who revile and slander others. Finally, to help people who have never helped themselves. H. Agus said that these three charities are difficult to do. However, hard does not mean impossible. These practices are feasible as long as you wish to get closer to God. Humas UNS
Reporter: Ida Fitriyah
Editor: Dwi Hastuti