Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Director General of Islamic Community Development Kamaruddin Amin says a religious person has to be present and contribute for the community.   “Being religious means being care, being religious means you are empathetic, being religious means being responsive, being religious means you are giving contributions to the community,” said Kamaruddin on Friday (3/1/2024).   Kamaruddin says that a religious person is not only faithful to their God, but also to have a strong presence in the social community.   He conveys several examples of contributing to the social community such as care for the weak, poor, orphans, and continue to just being better as a person.   “To anyone who does these things, seeking to please God, We shall give a rich reward,” said Komaruddin quoting Surah An-Nisa verse 114.   Furthermore, Komaruddin said that Islam is a religion with the fastest growth and estimated to be the biggest religion in 2060.   In a social context, being a muslim does not only mean focusing only on praying and ignoring mundane life for the https://tribratanews.polri.go.id/blog/nasional-3/kemenag-sebut-beragama-harus-hadir-berkontribusi-bagi-umat-manusia-70854 Director General of Islamic Community Development States Being Pious Does Not Mean Neglecting Social Life The Director General of Islamic Community Development Kamaruddin Amin says a religious person has to be present and contribute for the community. “Being religious means being care, being religious means you are empathetic, being religious means being responsive, being religious means you are giving contributions to the community,” said Kamaruddin on Friday (3/1/2024). Kamaruddin says that a religious person is not only faithful to their God, but also to have a strong presence in the social community. He conveys several examples of contributing to the social community such as care for the weak, poor, orphans, and continue to just being better as a person. “To anyone who does these things, seeking to please God, We shall give a rich reward,” said Komaruddin quoting Surah An-Nisa verse 114. Furthermore, Komaruddin said that Islam is a religion with the fastest growth and estimated to be the biggest religion in 2060. In a social context, being a muslim does not only mean focusing only on praying and ignoring mundane life for the sake of the afterlife. Being a muslim means that we have to also socialize with others and continue to develop one-self, neighborhood, and country. Being a pious does not only mean maintaining the communication with God, but also finding the purpose of life, improving life quality, and guiding social community with proper Islamic teachings. (ad/ndt/pr/nm)