Born into a religious family, Hamka traveled extensively to acquire knowledge. Having gained mastery of Arabic, HAMKA translated the Quran, commented extensively on its various aspects and used it as a tool for the purification of Islam in Indonesia. Analyzing the relevant verses of the Quran as interpreted by HAMKA, gives an insight into his idea of religious unity and his promotion of inter-religious dialogue in order to promote peace and harmony in Indonesia in particular and the world in general.