"Civil rights must be given by the state, because the purpose of the establishment of the state is to protect the civil rights of citizens," as presented by Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court (MK) Moh. Mahfud MD to thousands of students and female students of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) and Islamic international standard (MBI) Amanatul Ummah, Mojokerto, Ponpes Ammanatul Ummah mosque Mojokerto, East Java, on Saturday (12/02).

In the event that MBI book fair expo, Mahfud also showed his skills as a motivator. To the students and female students and MBI Amanatul Ummah, Mahfud reminded the importance of studying. According to him, science is the key to success, as a window to the world that will lead to other sciences. Mahfud gives the story of Solomon who won everything for choosing science, "the science, Solomon became a wealthy man, has the power," said Mahfud.

Citing a hadith of Muhammad, "if you want to be happy in the world, it is biased by the knowledge gained, if you want to be happy in the hereafter, could be achieved by science," he explained. But in addition to science, success must also be achieved with courage, firm Mahfud. "There will be a success whoever dared not risk a person will not be successful if prioritize their fears," said the former politician’s Representative Council (DPR) 2004-2008 tenure that.

On that occasion, the man who once served as Minister of Defence in the era of Abdurrahman Wahid was also encouraging to the students and female students not to be ashamed of education in schools. According to him, students have more capital than students from public schools, because in addition to having general knowledge, students and female students of the boarding school also has knowledge of religion. In addition, students are more trusted as a leader because of the precautionary principle is embedded in the boarding school.

"Ease is cautious when leaving a position still feel calm," said Mahfud. He also stressed honesty will give you peace. (Ilham/ mh)