ITMI Hopes NU Will Support Efforts to Eradicate Braille Quran Illiteracy

The Indonesian Muslim Blind Association (ITMI) has extended congratulations to Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) on the occasion of its 35th Congress, held in Jombang, East Java. Yogi Madsuni, Chairman of PP ITMI, expressed hope that this highest consultative forum of NU would further solidify the organization's commitment to supporting people with disabilities, with a particular focus on blind Muslims.

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Congratulations on the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress in Jombang, East Java. May NU become better, stronger, and more accommodating, especially regarding the interests of people with disabilities, particularly blind Muslims.

The 35th NU Congress, themed "Guarding the Honor, Enriching Service for the Nation's Welfare," serves as a crucial moment for NU to chart its organizational course for the next five years. Madsuni stated, "Congratulations on the 35th Nahdlatul Ulama Congress in Jombang, East Java. May NU become better, stronger, and more accommodating, especially regarding the interests of people with disabilities, particularly blind Muslims."

Madsuni highlighted that ITMI and NU share common ground for collaborative efforts, particularly in fostering an inclusive and accessible religious life for individuals with disabilities. "Because we are with NU, of course, we will walk hand in hand," he remarked. He anticipates that the relationship between ITMI and NU will be strengthened through tangible programs that directly benefit blind Muslim individuals.

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Because we are with NU, of course, we will walk hand in hand.

ITMI specifically hopes that the inclusive programs between NU and ITMI will continue to grow. "We also hope that the inclusive programs within Nahdlatul Ulama, together with the Indonesian Muslim Blind Association, will always go hand in hand," Madsuni said. He emphasized that religious inclusivity extends beyond mere participation in religious activities; it must also encompass access to religious education and learning.

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We also hope that the inclusive programs within Nahdlatul Ulama, together with the Indonesian Muslim Blind Association, will always go hand in hand.

A significant initiative championed by ITMI is the eradication of Braille Quran illiteracy. This program aims to empower blind Muslim individuals with the ability to read and study the Quran independently. "We have a program to eradicate Braille Quran illiteracy, and we hope it will be supported by Nahdlatul Ulama," Madsuni stated. He believes that NU's extensive network across various regions can serve as a valuable platform for collaboration, enabling the expansion of Braille Quran education and ensuring greater access for blind Muslim individuals.

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We have a program to eradicate Braille Quran illiteracy, and we hope it will be supported by Nahdlatul Ulama.