The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI) held a Tarhib Ramadhan 1447 Hijriah event on Thursday, 12 February 2026, at the Auditorium of the Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory Building, FMIPA UI, in Depok. The event was organized as an effort to welcome the holy month of Ramadan while strengthening the spiritual readiness of the academic community and education staff in carrying out religious observances alongside their academic and professional responsibilities.
The Tarhib Ramadhan event aimed to build spiritual readiness, strengthen ukhuwah (Islamic brotherhood), and reaffirm a commitment to integrity in the workplace throughout the holy month. The occasion was expected to serve as a reminder that Ramadan is not merely an annual routine, but a period of self-development that directly influences work ethic and the quality of service. The program opened with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an by Salsabiila, S.Si., followed by a saritilawah (melodic recitation) delivered by Miftahul Jannah, S.Si., which further enhanced the solemn atmosphere of the event.
In his remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) at the Universitas Indonesia, Prof. Dr. Tito Latif Indra, M.Si., emphasized the importance of maintaining work spirit and professionalism during Ramadan. He stated that fasting essentially cultivates discipline, honesty, and responsibility—values that are aligned with the work culture within the academic environment.
“Ramadan is not a reason to lower productivity; rather, it is a momentum to enhance the quality of our performance. Fasting trains us to be honest even when unobserved, to uphold trust in carrying out our duties, and to remain consistent with rules and principles. These values are highly relevant in the world of education and research,” he stated.
The Dean expressed his hope that all members of the academic community would be able to observe Ramadan smoothly and devoutly, and that their عبادah would be accepted by Allah SWT with multiplied rewards. He also invited the entire FMIPA UI community at the Universitas Indonesia to make Ramadan a means of strengthening integrity and social responsibility.
The Tarhib Ramadhan event featured Prof. Dr. Muhammad Dimyati, M.Sc., Professor in Remote Sensing and Environmental Sciences at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) of the Universitas Indonesia, who delivered a tausiyah on preparing to welcome Ramadan as a madrasah for cultivating taqwa (piety).
In his tausiyah, Prof. Dimyati emphasized the importance of gratitude that arises from a heart sensitive to what is seen and heard. He reminded the audience to transform every complaint into an expression of thankfulness, citing Allah’s promise that gratitude will increase blessings, while ingratitude may bring about punishment.
According to him, practices such as istighfar (seeking forgiveness) and shalawat (sending blessings upon the Prophet) hold great virtues, yet they often remain at the level of knowledge without reflection and proper implementation. “Ramadan must transform the way we think and act, so that we do not become among those who are at a loss,” he remarked.
He emphasized that Ramadan is not an ordinary month, but a special one that serves as a madrasah for cultivating integrity. He likened fasting to a system: its subject is the believer, its algorithm is the process of fasting that begins with a sincere intention for the sake of Allah, and its output is taqwa (piety).
“It is not merely about being good, honest, or obedient to rules, but about understanding the process and mechanism of the worship itself. Otherwise, what remains is nothing but hunger and thirst,” he said.
Fasting, he continued, is the most private form of worship, as only the individual and Allah truly know its quality. Therefore, Allah grants special honor to those who fast and promises a direct reward from Him.
Prof. Dimyati also reminded the audience of the importance of preparing to welcome Ramadan, including rectifying one’s intentions, forgiving others without waiting for an apology, and avoiding resentment and envy that may diminish the quality of worship. He cited a hadith narrated by Prophet Muhammad in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim regarding the opening of the gates of Paradise during Ramadan, as well as the hadith “Innamal a’malu bin niyat” (“Actions are judged by intentions”), which affirms that every deed depends upon one’s intention.
Ramadan, he explained, is a grand experiment that should be preceded by smaller “experiments” in the form of cultivating consistent righteous deeds. Time management, reducing distractions, and setting realistic worship targets are concrete steps to ensure that the spiritual process runs optimally.
He also reminded the audience of the importance of seizing moments for supplication, especially at the time of breaking the fast, before imsak, during prostration, and on the night of Lailatul Qadar. “Pray with sincerity and earnestness of heart, for Ramadan is the best time to fill the emptiness within,” he advised.
The Tarhib Ramadhan 1447 H event concluded with mutual handshakes and the exchange of forgiveness among members of the academic community as a symbol of strengthening silaturahmi (brotherhood) and purifying the heart before entering the holy month. This momentum is expected to mark a positive beginning for observing Ramadan with integrity, compassion, and a renewed spirit of dedication and productivity.
