Religious leaders and TNI are pillars of national unity, says Marine Corps Commander

The Commander of the Indonesian Navy's Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Endi Supardi, highlighted the crucial synergy between religious scholars and the military in preserving Indonesia's unity and integrity. He asserted that both ulama and the TNI are vital pillars supporting the nation's cohesion.

During a meeting with the Forum of Dai and Mubalig Azhari Indonesia (FORDAMAI), Supardi stressed that a strong nation relies not only on robust defense but also on the moral and ethical strength of its society. He advocated for continuous reinforcement of collaboration between religious figures and military personnel across various service areas.

Key discussions included potential cooperation in national da'wah (preaching), community development, strengthening national insight, character education, and moral-spiritual guidance. The "Marinir Berdakwah" initiative emerged as a concept for joint activities aimed at fostering social cohesion and instilling values of unity, discipline, service, and patriotism.

FORDAMAI Chairman KH Dr Fahmi Salim welcomed the commitment, stating that both clerics and soldiers share the mission of serving the nation and safeguarding unity. He described dai as guardians of moral and spiritual resilience, while the TNI protects sovereignty and security. Salim affirmed FORDAMAI's readiness to contribute to programs enhancing national character, including public communication and leadership training for Marines, enabling them to serve as role models and disseminators of unifying messages.

FORDAMAI, an organization for dai, mubalig, and Al-Azhar University alumni, aims to contribute to national unity, religious moderation, and national resilience through its collaboration with the Marine Corps.