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28Islam, Democracy and Human Rights in Contemporary IndonesiaReflection on the Moral Value ofBrotherhood and Human Rightsin the Teaching of IslamMoral values, and a culture and a religion, maintainingthese values are far better thanlaws and regulations.%u2014Swami SivanandaThis evening, like in the previous years, we againgather here to celebrate the birth of ProphetMuhammad SAW at the State Palace Jakarta. Eventhough we celebrate this occasion every year, there is no goodreason to be wearisome to attend the event. Year in year out,as individual, member of diverse social groupings, even as anation, we augment our experience and wisdom progressively.Our experience in life is becoming more diverse. So is ourknowledge is also improving to an advanced level. This stateof affairs may influence our view and understanding on the1