As Ramadan approaches, Muslims around the world prepare their hearts before they prepare their tables. In Indonesia, one meaningful tradition before entering the holy month is salam-salaman — a moment of shaking hands, asking forgiveness, and cleansing the heart from past mistakes.
At Rumah Tempe Indonesia (RTI), this tradition is not just ceremonial. It is deeply personal.
The Meaning Behind Salam-Salaman
Before the first day of fasting, our team gathers, from production staff to management standing in a circle, looking into one another’s eyes. One by one, we shake hands and say:
"Mohon maaf lahir dan batin."
(Please forgive me, physically and spiritually.)
Ramadan teaches self-discipline, but it begins with humility. We believe fasting is not only about controlling hunger and thirst; it is about entering the month with a clean heart.
Salam-salaman becomes our collective reset button.
More Than a Ritual, It Is Culture
At RTI, we work closely together every day in production rooms, distribution planning, innovation discussions, and community empowerment programs. In such dynamic teamwork, misunderstandings may happen. Small tensions may arise. Differences in perspective are natural.
Salam-salaman reminds us:
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To lower our ego
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To prioritize unity over pride
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To rebuild trust before rebuilding targets
It aligns our spiritual intention with our professional mission.
Strengthening Brotherhood Before Strengthening Business
As a social enterprise rooted in tempeh culture and community empowerment, RTI believes that strong relationships create sustainable impact.
Before we talk about growth, numbers, or expansion during Ramadan, we first talk about forgiveness.
Because leadership begins with self-reflection.
And teamwork begins with sincerity.
Entering Ramadan as One Team
When the final handshake is done, there is always a different atmosphere in the room, lighter, calmer, more connected.
We do not only enter Ramadan as colleagues.
We enter as brothers and sisters.
At Rumah Tempe Indonesia, salam-salaman is our way of ensuring that when we fast, we fast with a peaceful heart and when we work, we work with renewed intention.
Ramadan is not only a month of restraint.
It is a month of reconciliation.
And for us, it begins with a simple handshake.
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