Introduction
Ramadhan is a special month for Muslims around the world. It is a time for fasting, prayer, and helping others. But Ramadhan is not just about food and worship — it is also about human connection, kindness, and care. These values align closely with INDUSTRY 5.0, which focuses on the power of human touch and working together to create a better, wasteless world.
What is INDUSTRY 5.0?
INDUSTRY 5.0 is a new way of thinking about work and technology. Unlike previous industrial revolutions that focused only on machines and automation, INDUSTRY 5.0 puts humans at the center. It highlights creativity, empathy, and sustainability — using technology to support, not replace, human efforts.
The Connection Between Ramadhan and INDUSTRY 5.0
Ramadhan and INDUSTRY 5.0 share common values:
- Human Touch and Compassion
- During Ramadhan, people show kindness by sharing food, helping the poor, and supporting their communities.
- INDUSTRY 5.0 encourages the same — putting people first and ensuring that technology serves humanity, not the other way around.
- Waste Prevention
- Fasting teaches self-control and reduces overconsumption. It reminds us to avoid waste — of food, resources, and time.
- INDUSTRY 5.0 focuses on systematic waste prevention — reusing materials, reducing excess, and building a sustainable future.
- Unity and Collaboration
- Ramadhan brings people together, whether through prayers at the mosque or sharing iftar meals.
- INDUSTRY 5.0 promotes harmony by encouraging collaboration between humans and technology to solve global challenges, like climate change and resource scarcity.
How Can We Apply These Lessons?
- At home: Reduce food waste by planning meals and sharing extra food with those in need.
- At work: Use technology wisely — for example, supporting sustainable farming practices or using digital tools to save resources.
- In the community: Organize events that combine charity and sustainability, like eco-friendly iftar gatherings or tree-planting drives.
Conclusion
Ramadhan teaches us the value of human touch — kindness, empathy, and generosity. INDUSTRY 5.0 reminds us that technology should strengthen these values, not weaken them. By combining the spirit of Ramadhan with the principles of INDUSTRY 5.0, we can build a harmonious and wasteless world.
Let us embrace this power of touch, not just during Ramadhan but every day.
