PENDIDIKAN

Good morning, Ladies and gentlemen.

First, let us pray and give thanks to Allah. SWT, because of His pleasure and blessings, we can all
meet in this place. It is such a great honor to stand here in front of all you to give a speech “the
importance of seeking knowledge.

Furthermore, I would like to say thank you for the opportunity that was given to me.

Education has an important role to develop our personality. It decides and shapes what we think or
see in life. It also helps us to solve our problems or obstacles in a good way. As Francis Bacon said,
knowledge is a power.

Especially in Islam, we are required to seek knowledge and practice it. The obligation to seek
knowledge has existed since the time of the Prophet and Allah has promised, for his servants who
seek knowledge in His way, Allah will increase their level.

The most important thing you need to know, being well educated does not only mean you have to
obtain a certificate or a good salary. But it helps us to determine whether something is good or bad
for other people related to us.

You should know seeking knowledge can be seen as a passport to get a better future. Finding
knowledge is considered a lifelong learning process. So, there is no excuse to stop seeking
knowledge.

Ladies and gentlemen, to end this speech today. I would like to give the quotation by Benjamin
Franklin “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest”.

Hopefully what I say can be useful and beneficial for all of us. Thank you so much.