The Way of Our Religion

Elements of foreign origin serve to perfect oneself, and are not even considered an enemy that must be fought. Therefore, the Nusantara people truly value differences.

On one occasion, Kiai Said Aqil Siroj said that there is no use in being religious if people did not observe the following three things: First, continuously give alms; second, always do good; third, seek reconciliation or peace among humankind. This is Kiai Said’s interpretation of the Surah An-Nisa verse 114. It is an interpretation that is not only highly contextual, but even more so, it is increasingly relevant if we connect it to our religious behavior today.

Three dimensions