Religion must be a force that awakens awareness, productivity, and peace among the people in nation-building. This message was emphasized by Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar when reflecting on the Ministry's performance throughout 2025, emphasizing that development success is measured not solely by administrative achievements but by the community's closeness to the values of their religious teachings.
One year into the administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka marks an important momentum for the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) to promote a more inclusive, productive, and prosperous face of religious life in Indonesia.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenag RI) held a Media Dialogue with the strategic theme “The Light of the Qur’an in the Eastern Archipelago: Harmony, Faith, Nature, and Culture” as part of the series of events for the 28th National Selection of Tilawatil Qur’an and Musabaqah Al-Hadith (STQH) in 2025, in Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi.
The Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has emphasized that starting October 18, 2026, all food and beverage products produced by micro and small enterprises (MSEs) must be halal-certified.
The Secretary General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Kamaruddin Amin, revealed that Indonesia has the largest waqf potential in the world, valued at Rp 2,000 trillion. Waqf is a form of ongoing charity in Islam, a gift of wealth whose benefits continue even after the death of the donor (wakif).
Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar called on members of the mass media to take part in ensuring the success of the 1446 H / 2025 M Hajj pilgrimage. He emphasized that information is one of the key factors for the success of this year’s Hajj.