The Provincial Government of Jakarta, through the Regional Civil Service Agency of DKI Jakarta, marked Isra and Mi’raj 1447 Hijri at the Fatahillah Mosque inside City Hall. The commemoration carried the theme of moral compass and spiritual grounding for civil servants, reflecting a broader effort to embed religious values into public service. The event framed Isra and Mi’raj not merely as a historical milestone, but as an ethical reference point for governance. In a city defined by speed and complexity, the message sought to slow officials down to reflect on purpose and accountability.
Head of the Mental and Spiritual Education Bureau of the DKI Jakarta Secretariat, Fajar Eko Satriyo, emphasized that the meaning of Isra and Mi’raj extends directly into the daily conduct of civil servants. He underlined that integrity, discipline, and responsibility are inseparable from effective public service. The spiritual lessons of prayer were presented as a reminder that moral oversight comes not only from superiors, but from a higher authority. This perspective positioned ethical conduct as an internal obligation rather than a procedural demand.
Fajar further argued that the values of Isra and Mi’raj serve as safeguards against corruption, gratification, and abuse of power. He described public service as a form of worship, where each act of assistance contributes to lasting moral merit. The call was not only for honesty, but also for innovation and continuous improvement in serving citizens. In this framing, stagnation was portrayed as a failure of both professionalism and faith.
Islamic Scholar, Ahmad Sarwat, provided theological depth by explaining Isra and Mi’raj as a deeply personal spiritual journey of the Prophet Muhammad during a period of profound loss. He highlighted that the command for the five daily prayers was delivered directly, underscoring its central role in Islamic life. Prayer was described as the primary moral standard by which individuals are measured, regardless of profession or status. For civil servants, the message reinforced that spiritual discipline remains foundational to ethical leadership and public trust.
Alexander Jason – Redaksi
