TLDR;
This YouTube video features a recording of the "Unhas Movement to Recite the Koran and Pray in Congregation" event, focusing on strengthening faith in the digital era. The event includes Quran recitations, a welcome speech from the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture Unhas, an opening speech by the Vice-Chancellor of Unhas, and a presentation on the challenges faced by the younger generation in maintaining faith in the digital age.
- Quran Recitation and Tahsin
- Dean's Welcome Speech
- Vice-Chancellor's Opening Remarks
- Presentation on Faith in the Digital Age
Quran Recitation [0:00]
The video begins with a recitation of verses from the Quran, specifically Surah Al-Anbiya, followed by a session of Quranic tahsin (improvement) guided by Ustaz Dr. Andes H. Sulaiman Gosalam. Participants take turns reciting verses, with corrections and guidance provided by the Ustaz. The session covers various verses from Surah Al-Anbiya and Surah Al-Haj, with both in-person attendees and those on Zoom participating.
Dean's Welcome Speech [45:17]
The Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture Unhas, Prof. Dr. Ir. Risma Neswati, delivers a welcome speech, emphasizing the importance of the Unhas movement in producing intellectually intelligent individuals with spiritual intelligence and noble character. She hopes that this movement will strengthen the faith and piety of the academic community and revive the culture of reading and studying the Quran on campus. The Dean also expresses gratitude to the Chancellor, WR4, Ustaz H. Sulaiman Gosalam, and the entire committee for their efforts in organizing the event.
Vice-Chancellor's Opening Remarks [50:29]
The Vice-Chancellor of Unhas, Prof. Dr. Eng. Adi Maulana, delivers the opening remarks, expressing gratitude for the participation in the Unhas movement. He shares the university's commitment to fostering spiritual awareness among the academic community, alongside intellectual pursuits. The Vice-Chancellor mentions plans to open an Arabic language study center at the mosque and highlights the mosque's role as a center of civilization and activity, drawing parallels to the mosque's function during the time of the Prophet. He also references his book, "Geological Spirituality," which explores the relationship between geology and the Quran, emphasizing the Quran's divine origin. The Vice-Chancellor officially opens the Unhas movement for studying and praying in congregation.
Presentation on Faith in the Digital Age [1:03:30]
Ustaz H. Salahuddin Guntung presents on the challenges faced by the younger generation in strengthening faith in the digital era. He defines faith (iman) and its characteristics, noting that it can increase with obedience and decrease with disobedience. The Ustaz identifies several challenges, including the abundance of unfiltered content, the circulation of beliefs contradictory to Islam (such as relativism and atheism), and the lack of Islamic ethics and digital literacy among many Muslims. He also addresses the prevalence of sin and deviation in the digital world, which can erode faith.
The Ustaz proposes solutions such as promoting technology-based worldly and religious education, providing critical and Islamic digital literacy training, empowering social media for da'wah (preaching), intensifying discussions on digital ethics, and encouraging personal exploration and deepening of Islamic knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of reading and contemplating the Quran, understanding the names and attributes of Allah, studying the Nabawiyah sirah (Prophet's biography), and associating with pious individuals.