TANGERANG, BANTEN — The event of Isra Mikraj, a journey of Prophet Muhammad SAW, is not only a historical religious record but also an extraordinary event with profound meaning. Through this experience, Prophet Muhammad SAW gained spiritual insights that inspire and offer a deeper understanding of God’s greatness.
This event marks a crucial turning point in the prophetic journey, demonstrating that beyond the limitations of space and time, the relationship between humans and the Creator has infinite dimensions. Isra Mikraj is not just a grand story in Islam but also a bridge between the dimensions of the world and the afterlife, teaching the values of piety and the greatness of God to humanity.
The Community Service Institution (LPM) Dompet Dhuafa organized the commemoration of Isra Mikraj Prophet Muhammad SAW through the Santri Lapas Development Program (BSL) on Wednesday (21/2/2024), at the Class 1 Male Prison in Tangerang City. The BSL program is a platform for inmates to participate in religious activities.
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In addition to commemorating this Islamic holiday, the BSL activities also involve regular religious gatherings such as reading and writing the Quran, as well as fiqh studies and others. Through this program, it is hoped that the inmates can enhance their religious knowledge and improve their personal qualities.
The event, held in the Baitussalam Mosque Hall, was attended by 100 inmate santri and was conducted in an orderly and smooth manner. Mustaki, a representative from LPM Dompet Dhuafa, emphasized in his speech the importance of understanding the meaning of Isra Mikraj to return to being good and pious people to Allah SWT.
“Hopefully, with this Isra Mikraj activity, all of us present can become better people, more pious people, and we can return to Allah with husnulkhatimah (a good end),” said Mustaki.
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Riski, the Head of Security and Order at the Class 1 Male Prison in Tangerang City, expressed hope that the activity could inspire the inmates to be exemplary and to contribute positively to the prison environment.
“Hopefully, with the knowledge shared by everyone and the prayers that have been chanted, although few, they can provide extraordinary benefits for the entire life in this prison,” said Riski in his speech.
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He also expressed gratitude to Dompet Dhuafa and hoped that the activity could continue to provide guidance to the inmates inside the prison.
In this activity, Ustaz Rizal Wahid was the speaker, teaching the importance of emulating the character of Prophet Muhammad SAW. He also appreciated the efforts of LPM Dompet Dhuafa in providing services to the inmates at the Class 1 Prison in Tangerang City.
“We hope that programs like this can be consistent and extend their wings to other prisons. We hope that our friends, the inmates, after finishing here, become better and more beneficial people in the wider society,” added Ustaz Rizal Wahid. (Dompet Dhuafa/LPM)
Text and Photos: Anndini Dwi Putri & LPM
Editor: Dhika Prabowo