Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar stressed the importance of harmony between religion and science in modern life. He made the remarks after the Review and Design on Islamic Education event organized by the Directorate General of Islamic Education for 2025. Both must progress in parallel to build an advanced yet ethical society.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Indonesia's Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar emphasized that religious values must not be abandoned amid modern advancements. In his statement following the Review and Design on Islamic Education event by the Directorate General of Islamic Education for 2025, he noted that religion and science should walk in parallel.
The event, organized by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, aimed to redesign Islamic education frameworks. According to Nasaruddin Umar, integrating both is essential for Indonesia's society to advance comprehensively, not just in technology and knowledge but also in ethics and morals.
This comes amid national discussions on holistic education. By maintaining balance, the younger generation can tackle global challenges without losing their religious roots.
