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The High-level Consultation Forum of World Muslim Scholars on Wasatiyyat has a significant and strategic meaning for Muslims throughout the world, especially Indonesian Muslims. It was stated by Rector of Muhammadiyah University Professor Hamka, Professor Suyatno M. Pd to RRI World Service Voice of Indonesia on the first day of the meeting at Novotel Hotel, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia on Tuesday, May 1st. According to Suyatno, the meeting that will last until May 3rd is very important because at this time the position of Islam needs attention so it can be ummah or the people who can make changes and renewal for ummah around the world. He emphasized that Islam as a religion must be a role model to the world’s civilization.

“Islam as a religion must become a role model to the life of the world’s civilization, so it is not only for Muslims. But from the results of this conference, Muslims will present the face of Muslims that are able to give peace and prosperity for the world’s mankind,” Suyatno said.

Suyatno also said Indonesia as a heterogeneous country must be able to show the real picture of Islam and can coexist with other religions. He also said that with good understanding and good application of wasatiyyat, the conflicts in some countries in the world can be avoided. He pointed out Indonesia with a religious belief can avoid a big conflict because of the right understanding of wasatiyyat. (VOI/DP/AHM)