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Istiqlal imam urges families to build ‘Quranic generation’
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A couple and their child walk toward Gumuk Pasir in Parangkusumo, Yogyakarta, to perform Idul Fitri prayers on Wednesday. (The Jakarta Post/Albertus Magnus Kus Hendratmo)
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stiqlal Mosque grand imam Nasaruddin Umar has urged Muslim families to help build a “Quranic generation”, likening the institution of the family to children’s first madrasah (Islamic school).
In a sermon delivered at the mosque after Idul Fitri prayers on Wednesday, Nasaruddin said a Quranic generation that was strong and competitive yet still held onto the good values of the Quran was essential for the betterment of the nation.
"Preparing a generation of greater integrity and living under the shadow of the Quran is a necessity. So this is the time for us to prepare them," Nasaruddin said, adding that formal school and society also played an important role in shaping such a generation.
Security forces predicted that the Idul Fitri prayer at the biggest mosque in the country in Central Jakarta was attended by about 150,000 people.
Vice President Jusuf Kalla and his wife, Mufidah Jusuf Kalla, were among the congregation. (Vny)
