Reporter: Jamilah

Jakarta, UIN Online- Rector Prof Dr Komaruddin Hidayat said entering the new year every human being should reflect on things that he or she has ever done during the year. In Islam, there is a term Muhasabah or self reflection of what a person has ever done.

“We should continue carrying out good deeds and not repeat the mistakes that we have done. Thus, both science and charities are elements that we must posses entering the new year, said the Rector during a speech at the Republika National Dzikir in Masjid Agung at-Tin TMII, on Thurday (31/12)

In the dzikir that was led by Ustadz Muhammad Arifin Ilham, prominent figures such as Islamic Dirjen Bimas Prof Dr Nasaruddin Umar, novelist Habiburrahman El Shiarz, Members of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) AM Fatwa, Habib Ahmad al-Kaf, and Pertamina  Director Waluyo were present.

The Rector explained, maintaining faith is also an important part of life. If faith is compared with wealth and knowledge, the later do not have any meaning. “Because wealth and knowledge are relative, so we should be grateful and also preserve the faith in us,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Rector also reminded the importance to always be grateful. He considered that a thankful person will not feel envious or hasud to others. He or she will be grateful with everything he or she receives whether it is something trivial or great.

"It will determine whether the formation of faith will be strong or weak," said the Rector. (elve/mila/jaenuddin)