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Thursday, 21 January 2010 18:59 |
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 UNIW Third IYG participants reached at the Parliament of Indonesia meeting with vice-chairman of the parliament His Eminence Dr. Muhammad Anis Matta.
Rijalul Imam, president of KAMMI welcomed the delegation and thanked to HE Dr. Matta for accepting the delegation at the parliament. Imam stated the organization committee is working very hard for the success of the gathering.
For his part, HE Dr. Matta from young cadres of the Justice and Prosperous Party shared his pleasure to host such a historical and meaningful international youth gathering in the parliament. At his speech Dr. Matta said: “ First of all, I would like to thank all of you for this kind visit. The majority of the parliament consists of young members. Sixty per cent of the parliament is over 50 years old and remaining forty per cent is under 60 years old. This means that we have many young members of the parliament.”
“Increasing the activities since 1980s, Muslim youth movements in Indonesia grew in reaction to corruption, dictatorship and all kinds of social problems.” told Dr. Matta.
Pointing out the importance of youth movements Dr. Anis Matta stressed that stability and normalization of the country began by the actions of young leaders who now became new leader of Indonesia. He told: “Today’s Indonesia is shaped by yesterday’s Muslim youth and a new generation. In this hall, I see same Muslim youth coming from different countries carrying similar feelings and enthusiasm. I salute this respected delegation.”
“Indonesia is the biggest country among the Islamic countries as all of you know.” said Dr. Matta and praised the organization committee for hosting “historical” Third International Youth Gathering under UNIW.
Going on his speech Dr. Matta told: “Muslim Youth should be aware of the expectations of Ummah carrying out the most and divine responsibility. That is the revival of our civilization. Currently, the western civilization is just remaining on the power. Unfortunately, there is no morality, virtue and wisdom. Whole the world is in need of a new civilization change in this corrupted, unjust and tyranny based world system. When we refer to change, we exactly point out this vital and needed issue. The only hegemonic power in the earth Western Civilization must be replaced by the Islamic Civilization especially at this time when the humanity needs spirituality, justice, virtue and rightness. So, the change is inevitable…”
His Eminence Dr. Matta also touched upon the meaning and importance of the names referring the names of UNIW General Coordinator and his deputy. He concluded his speech saying that:“Now I am with General Coordinator brother whose name is Cihangir that is the name of a Mongolian warrior. I am also with his deputy brother Muhammad Fatih that was the name of the conqueror of Istanbul, an Ottoman Sultan. I strongly believe that you will do many good and beneficial activities in near future with such a people carrying out meaningful names and an organization. With these feelings, I welcome you all again.”
UNIW General Coordinator Isbilir thanked to the vice chairman of Indonesian Parliament for his excellent speech and hosting third international youth gathering. Isbilir also thanked to Indonesian officials and organization committee for opening their doors with all facilities on behalf of UNIW Secretary General, Council Member and secretariat.
In his thank speech Isbilir briefed Dr. Matta about the establishment process of UNIW. He said: “In 2005 we have founded UNIW following an international conference in Istanbul. Now we have 175 members from 44 countries. Indeed this union has emerged after vital need of cooperation, coordinaton and unity in the Islamic World. With full support of respected and prominent Muslim figures whole around the world including Mr. Suripto from Indonesia.”
Isbilir also clarified the notion of “Islamic World” which has broadened and included all the countries where there live Muslims. He said: “So we accept everywhere as the Islamic World where our Muslim brothers and sisters live in from Burkina Faso to USA, from Sudan to Mongolia. With this third international youth gathering we collect new leaders of the Islamic World.” Â
Isbilir presented a gift carrying UNIW emblem with the tulip referring the oneness of the God Almighty. Albanian delegation also presented a gift to Mr. Mata while he introduced a gift of Indonesian Parliament to UNIW General Coordinator. Â
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Third IYG Participants passed into the parliament taking a souvenir photograph inside and outside of the parliament.
6 Safar 1430 / 21 January 2010
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