BOGOR —-— Ideally, da’wah should be able to reach and be accepted by all segments of society and in various places. Corps Dai Dompet Dhuafa (Cordofa), through its Community Da’wah program, supports communities that are often looked down upon by society, one of which is the punk community.
Kang Gugun, as he is affectionately known, a Punk who attended the Cordofa Halalbihalal event in Bogor, expressed his gratitude to Cordofa for creating a space for goodness specifically for him and, more generally, for his punk friends.
Together with the Cordofa preachers, the Punk youths study the Quran, learn how to pray, perform wudu, and listen to Islamic sermons.
“It’s been almost five years since we’ve been studying the Quran together with Ustaz Budi Jafar (Cordofa’s Dai). The activities include Quran study sessions and guidance. We learn to recite the Quran, pray, and perform wudu,” said Kang Gugun.
“We’re really happy, you know. Alhamdulillah, because there are people who embrace us to do good deeds. Up until now, we’ve been living on the streets. Many people judged us negatively because of our appearance. But, alhamdulillah, Cordofa has given us trust and a space where we can learn to be better people,” continued Kang Gugun.
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Kang Gugun also shared that his five years of studying the Quran with Dai Cordofa inspired him and his fellow punk friends to do good deeds, such as distributing aid to the poor and widows in a small village in Bogor.
In addition, every year leading up to Ramadan, the Bogor punk kids distribute takjil and iftar meals to scavengers and beggars on the streets.
“Those pre-dawn snacks and iftar meals come from our savings and the money we set aside from busking. It doesn’t have to be all at once. The kids usually save a little bit every day. Once it’s collected—at least 50,000 rupiah per person—we buy the snacks to distribute to waste pickers, beggars, and street children,” explained Kang Gugun.
As seen at this Halal Bilhalal event, besides serving as a moment for socializing and exchanging forgiveness among Cordofa and all members of the Punk community on Jalan Pancasan, Bogor, they also provided lunch for beggars, scavengers, and ride-hailing drivers on the streets.
“People always look down on us just because of our lifestyle. But what they don’t know is that we also have a conscience. We also have a desire to always do good for others,” concluded Kang Gugun.
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Ahmad Pranggono, Manager of Dompet Dhuafa’s Da’wah Services, explained during the Cordofa Halalbihalal event with the punk community in Bogor on Friday (April 10, 2026) that every follower of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), wherever they may be, can be reached by da’wah. Street children—or, in this context, the punk community—can join in reciting the Quran, learning about Islam, and participating in social activities.
He also explained that, through this Community Da’wah program, the da’is strive to provide guidance and spiritual mentoring to the punk community on the streets.
“So, will they eventually convert or not? Yes, the hope is that they will convert. But even if they haven’t yet, hopefully the process we’re guiding them through will lead to positive outcomes in the future. We can’t force them, can we?” said Ahmad Pranggono.
Ahmad emphasized that the effort to support the Punk community cannot be achieved instantly but requires a sustained, ongoing approach.
According to him, the most important thing is to keep trying and creating opportunities for closeness, because they’re not only facing the challenges of life on the streets but also harboring inner struggles that are often overlooked.
Cordofa hopes that the presence of the Dai can help them find a way out of the problems they face. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photos: Muhammad Afriza Adha, ID Humanity
Editor: Dhika