AL QUR’AN THE KEY TO CHANGE AND IMPROVEMENT OF HUMAN CIVILIZATION
Bandar Lampung , 17 Muharram 1435 / 21 November 2013 ( MINA ) – Imaamul Muslimin Muhyiddin Hamidy in a speech during the grand launching of Shuffah Al Qur’an Abdullah bin Mas’ud (SQABM) online, stated Al – Quran is the only solution to change and improve the human civilization.
Hamidy , who is also the streering commettee of al – Fatah foundation also reminded that the damage in economic, social, cultural, moral sector are the result of human disobidience to Allah.
“Our obligation is to restore human behavior through the study and practice of Al-Qur’an,” he said in front of thousands of audiences in SQABM grand launching, in Muhajirun, Lampung, Tuesday (19/11).
Right now there are few people who persevere in studying Al-Qur’an. The presence of SQABM, is expected to be the driving force for Muslims to learn, understand and practice the guidance of the Qur’an .
The establishment of the institution based on the reality that millions of Muslims do not have the opportunity to learn Al-Quran for many reasons , especially economic, political and geographical reasons.
For Muslims who are living in minority areas , or in a communist ideology state, it is difficult for them to organize Islamic educational institution recognized by the government.
“Those are the background of the establishment of SQABM. By using online system, it’s easier for everyone to join this course, ” he added .
“In SQABM course, students from around the world can learn to read, memorize and interpret the Qur’an through online course that is supported by high speed internet connection using fiber optic networks. It can be followed 24 hours a day,” he said.
This course is backed by the best professors from the Middle East Universities like Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine, Bukhtar Ridho University and Islamic Intednational Unversity,Sudan as well as some universities in Malaysia and Indonesia.
SQABM got a warm welcome from the dean of Faculty of Qur’an Interpretations and Science, Islamic University of Gaza , Dr . Shaykh Mahmud Hashim Anbar who delivered his written speech.
Anbar said SQABM is the best name among many courses and universities all over the world because it takes the name of a Prophet Muhammad PBUH’s companion whom his capability recognized by the Prophet PBUH.
Meanwhile, the advisor of SQABM, Muhyidin Hamidy stated, right now there are few people who persevere in studying Al-Qur’an. The presence of SQABM is expected to be the driving force for Muslims to learn, understand and practice the guidance of the Qur’an .
Abdullah bin Mas’ud
The chairman of SQABM, Yakhsyallah Mansur in his speech said the name of Abdullah bin Mas’ud in the institution derived from the name of the Prophet Mohamad’s companion who was well known of his his mastery of Al-Qur’an.
“Abdullah bin Mas’ud was one of the great companions of the Prophet PBUH era who got the recognition of his mastery to interpret Al-Qur’an. He had several times been asked to recite the verses of Al-Qur’an by the Prophet Muhammad PBUH,” said Yakhsyallah.
The main goal of the institution is to change the civilization based on the Qur’an as the main task of Prophet Muhammad PBUH to enhance noble human morality. The lecturers of SQABM are the competent persons in their fields. They come from several countries such as Sudan, Yemen, Malaysia and Indonesia.
SQABM teaching program is available in three languages: Indonesian, English and Arabic. The students can also learn other subject like tafsir (interpretation), history, and lughoh ( science of language).
Its mission is to educate the participants to behave according to the Qur’an and Sunnah and provide the foundation of understanding of Muslim leadership and Islam dak’wah capabilities through the support of science and technology. ( L/P04/E1) .
Mi’raj News Agency ( MINA)
