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Liputan6.com, Jakarta: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono hoped Indonesia could become the frontline for the triumph of the revival of Islamic civilization. As the largest Muslim populated country in the world, Indonesia should be able to contribute much to revive the Islamic civilization gold like 14 centuries ago. This expectation was conveyed President Yudhoyono in a speech on the anniversary of Isra Miraj in 1431 at the State Palace on Friday (9 / 7) evening.

"Islamic countries in the world also hold hope for our nation as one of the leaders of the triumph of the revival of Islam in the 21st century," said President SBY, as written by Antara. Islamic civilization is really a part of the peak of human civilization which can grow side by side with people of other civilizations in the world in a peaceful manner.

President Yudhoyono asks Indonesian society must play an active role and become actors in the advancement of the Islamic world. Muslims in Indonesia and Muslims from other countries should also actively contribute to the development of world science and civilization.

Islam, the president continued, also bringing cultural values and behavior-oriented and creative outlook, innovative, and civilized. This all can deliver advanced and knowledgeable society. "Procedures for the noble values and culture of the Islamic Civilisation which must continue our inheritance and we develop," said President SBY. (Ulf)