Solidarity Has Potential To Fend Of Radicalism: President

Jakarta (Antara Bali) - President Joko Widodo said the people must uphold the principle solidarity as a fortress to stem radical movements launched in the name of religions.

"As a large nation, we should uphold the principles of solidarity as human beings, as a nation, as religious adherents and as Muslims,"   President Joko Widodo said when addressing a function held to observe the Nuzulul Quran (the revelation of the Quran) at the State Palace here on Friday evening.

He said that on the occasion of observing the Nuzulul Quran, the Muslims are passionate in performing their religious services, expecting God's guidance and blessing.

The President said that The Quran was descended when the people's conditions were at the lowest point of ignorance. The Holy Book was revealed not merely for the Arabian society but also for the whole mankind.

"The Quran is a guidance for mankind to differentiate between the right and the falsehood. Thus, The Quran brought a basic revolution to the life of mankind, a social and justice revolution," the President said.

He said that the Quran guides all aspects of life of human beings. Thus, the revolution of life should encourage people to uphold dignity, build respect and work hard.

As a predominantly Muslim country, Indonesia should be sincere in life, and with sincerity the government will continue to carry out its development programs so that the people will have adequate food, housing and clothing.

Thus, the President said, the people will have dignity and remain healthy and respectable.(WDY)