President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on Muslims to solve any arising problem in a peaceful and dignified manner.
In his address at a so-called Dzikir Akbar, a mass religious gathering for joint prayers to observe the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday at the south square of the National Monument here on Tuesday, the president called on Muslims to emulate the prophet who used to overcome problems peacefully.
"The prophet set examples from which can conclude that to make great changes in the right direction and to solve problems, it should be done in a peaceful and dignified manner," the president said.
President Yudhoyono pointed out that if all Muslims in Indonesia seriously ffollowed the examples of Prophet Muhammad, the country would be blessed and all its struggles would succeed.
"Let us make the prophet’s nature and personality as our model, his leadership, his wisdom, and his nurturing nature in our effort to march to a better future," the president said.
The head of state also called on all of his countrymen not to easily give up in facing severe tests and trials.
"Even in a difficult situations, we have to be more cohesive, stronger, and more united instead of making noise and blaming each other," the president said.
He also admitted that although many of the national programs had been successfully implemented, his government still had a lot of homework to do.
"To all of these, the government will continue to make every effort to solve every problem and to step up the welfare of all people of Indonesia," he said.
Meanwhile, Majelis Rasulullah (prophet-led council) leader Habib Munzir Bin Fuad Al Musawa in his sermon at the gathering also reminded the Muslims in Indonesia of religious tolerance. The Muslims in Indonesia, according to Habib Munzir, have to get used to living in harmony with the people of different faith.
