Dompet Dhuafa receives prestigious award from Major General TNI Achmad Daniel Chardin

NORTH SUMATERA – Major General Achmad Daniel Chardin, Chairman of the Ta’mir Council and Founder of Majelis Zikir Arafah North Sumatra, presented an award to Dompet Dhuafa Waspada during the Safari Subuh activity at the Nurul Huda Mosque, Sunday (29/12/2024). This event is one part of Majelis Zikir Arafah’s efforts to enliven the syiar of Islam in North Sumatra.

The award was given as a form of respect for the real contribution of Dompet Dhuafa Waspada in supporting various religious programs that have been carried out. Sulaiman, as Branch Manager of Dompet Dhuafa Waspada, received the award with gratitude and expressed his appreciation to all parties who have trusted Dompet Dhuafa Waspada as a partner in da’wah and social activities.

In his remarks, Major General Achmad Daniel Chardin explained that the formation of the Arafah Zikir Assembly of North Sumatra was based on the desire to strengthen the relationship between people and revive the spirit of congregational Fajr prayer which is now starting to be abandoned by some people. According to him, the congregational Fajr prayer is a symbol of unity and commitment of Muslims in carrying out religious teachings. He also highlighted the important role of Dompet Dhuafa Waspada in supporting various religious activities, including the regular Fajr Safari.

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Furthermore, Major General Achmad expressed his hope that the cooperation that has been established between Majelis Zikir Arafah and Dompet Dhuafa Waspada can continue and get stronger in the future.

Zul Irfan Lubis, Chairman of Majelis Zikir Arafah North Sumatra, gave a more detailed explanation of the reason behind the award. He asserted that Dompet Dhuafa Waspada has shown extraordinary dedication in supporting Islamic da’wah programs, both in the form of funding, manpower, and strategic collaboration. One example of cooperation that was appreciated was the recent training of bilal mayit and khatib Friday held in the Samosir region, an area that needs special attention in terms of Islamic propagation. Zul Irfan said that this kind of collaboration not only benefits the local community, but also inspires other institutions to play an active role in da’wah activities.

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Sulaiman, Branch Manager of Dompet Dhuafa Waspada, expressed his gratitude and happiness for the award received. According to him, this award is not only a form of appreciation, but also a mandate that must be maintained and carried out with full responsibility. He said that Dompet Dhuafa Waspada will continue to be committed to supporting various Islamic propagation programs and ensuring that da’wah activities can reach more people, especially in areas that need more attention. Sulaiman also stated that this award is an additional motivation for the Dompet Dhuafa Waspada Team to work harder in serving the people and providing greater benefits to the community.

On the same occasion, Sulaiman also invited the people of North Sumatra to support Dompet Dhuafa Waspada’s programs through zakat, infaq, and sadaqah. He explained that Dompet Dhuafa Waspada is a National Amil Zakat Institution that has been officially registered with the Ministry of Religion and has a license to manage zakat funds from the community.

According to him, zakat is not only a religious obligation, but also an effective way to strengthen the people’s economy and empower the underprivileged. By channeling zakat through Dompet Dhuafa Waspada, people not only fulfill their religious obligations but also contribute to creating positive changes in society.

“Let us together make zakat, infaq, and sadaqah a bridge to a stronger and more prosperous society,” concluded Sulaiman with optimism. (Dompet Dhuafa)

Text and photo: DD North Sumatra, Syafira

Editor: Ronna