Parni Hadi, a senior Indonesian journalist and former chief of Antara news agency, addressing the international Islamic media conference in Jakarta on Wednesday. (AN photo)

JAKARTA: Veteran Indonesian journalist Parni Hadi urged Muslim journalists to apply principles set out by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in their work to enhance their credibility.

Addressing the International Islamic Media Conference in Jakarta on Wednesday, the former chief of Antara news agency also called for the establishment of an international Muslim media development center in Indonesia.

Hadi, who has 40 years experience in journalism, spelled out the four principles set out by the Prophet (PBUH) as truthfulness, dissemination of the truth, reliability and trustworthiness.

He said Muslim journalists of today have much to learn from the Prophet who had practiced what he had professed.

“It must be admitted that many leaders, preachers and media professionals in the Muslim world have not yet implemented what Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had said and done. They talk too much with less action and their actions are often contrary to what they say,” he said.

Hadi said freedom of expression, independence and objectivity are prerequisites for Prophetic journalism to give optimal results. He emphasized that Muslim journalists should work for world peace, justice, and economic and social well being as well as to create an atmosphere for people to achieve mental peace.

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