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The Vatican’s message of Ramadan and Indonesia
Academia 1 year ago

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The Vatican’s message of Ramadan and Indonesia

In 2022, Pope Francis sent a message to Muslims on the occasion of Ramadan, highlighting the importance of cooperation and solidarity in facing global challenges.
Free meals will continue with adjusted menus during Ramadan, govt says
Archipelago 1 year ago

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Free meals will continue with adjusted menus during Ramadan, govt says

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has stated that the meals provided during Ramadan will have a longer shelf life than usual, which will allow fasting students to take their meals home for iftar.
Transformational fasting and ecological rejuvenation
Academia 1 year ago

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Transformational fasting and ecological rejuvenation

The erosion of the sacredness of nature stems from a worldview that places humans at the pinnacle of creation, often interpreting this as granting humans power over nature. 
PDI-P cabinet members skip iftar gathering with Jokowi
Politics 1 year ago

PDI-P cabinet members skip iftar gathering with Jokowi

Visibly absent from the breaking of the fast event were Social Affairs Minister Tri Rismaharini, Law and Human Rights Minister Yassona Laoly and Public Works and Housing Minister Basuki Hadijono – three cabinet members from the PDI-P.
Month of blessings
Editorial 2 years ago

Month of blessings

Notwithstanding the heated controversy, Indonesia’s political predicament provides plenty of opportunities to the people to rise to their religious beliefs.
When Ramadan, our beloved school of life, draws to a close
Academia 2 years ago

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When Ramadan, our beloved school of life, draws to a close

Islam is total submission to Allah's desire, which should be strived for with vivid knowledge, self-awareness, conscious thought and independent will.
Ramadan is the month of fasting and feeding
Academia 2 years ago

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Ramadan is the month of fasting and feeding

Successful fasting is not simply judged on how Muslims reach a higher state of consciousness through an intense exercise of hunger and thirst. It must also be evaluated from how they demonstrate an unwavering commitment to their society through such social acts as feeding.
If you're Muslim and care about climate change, read this
Academia 2 years ago

If you're Muslim and care about climate change, read this

Climate change has at times been seen as a Western, capitalist, and colonialist problem, reducing Muslims’ readiness to act. 
The real medical benefits of fasting
Health 2 years ago

The real medical benefits of fasting

Medical experts show that the fasting ritual integral to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan does as many wonders for one’s body and mind as it does for spiritual wellbeing.
Iftar feasts show Ramadan is losing its spiritual values
Academia 2 years ago

Iftar feasts show Ramadan is losing its spiritual values

In the one month of the year when Muslims are fasting (and they make up 88 percent of the nation’s population of 280 million) it is also the time when they eat the most. 
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