UNS — Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta held the 1443 Hijriah Eid al-Fitr Prayer in the UNS Dr. Prakosa Building courtyard on Monday (2/5/2022). The Eid prayer is hosted in almost a similar manner as the previous year, by still implementing the health protocol. Dozens of congregations also participated in this Eid prayer. The serving Khatib in this Eid prayer is the Rector of UNS, Prof. Jamal Wiwoho. Meanwhile, the imam for the Eid prayer is Naufal Roem Isma’ il, a student of the Agrotechnology Study Program, Faculty of Agriculture (FP) class of 2020.
Through the Eid prayer sermon that coincided with National Education Day (Hardiknas), Prof. Jamal conveyed the importance of pursuing education and learning in Islam. “Islam strongly upholds education because it holds a huge significance to consider. Education is a duty entrusted by God, which must be carried out by a Muslim to become a smart person,” he said.
Prof. Jamal again explained that pursuing education is an obligation for a Muslim. Therefore, parents must ensure that their children’s education is fulfilled. “Our children will be the pedestal of hope for the future generation. If our children are not educated and are abandoned, then there will be huge losses. Even Islamic religious education will fade and wither. How important education for children is, since all children are born fitrah,” he explained.
Parents hold the duty to shape the child’s personality to grow into an intelligent, virtuous, and pious person. “Children can grow up to be misguided and stupid if parents do not pay attention to their children’s education,” he concluded. Humas UNS
Reporter: Bayu Aji Prasetyo
Editor: Dwi Hastuti