MALUKU – Good news comes from the Corps Dai Dompet Dhuafa (Cordofa). One of the Empowerment Dai, Abdul Indra Suparman, who serves in the community of Seram Island, Maluku, has achieved a proud accomplishment.
On Wednesday (June 11, 2025), Abdul received an award at the East Indonesia Festival and Sharia Economy Festival for Eastern Indonesia, organized by Bank Indonesia from May 20–25, 2023.
Abdul was awarded Third Place in the Outstanding Stimulus Institution Competition category. This recognition was granted for his dedication to empowering the local economy through sharia-based initiatives. On Seram Island, Abdul carries out his missionary work while actively initiating community economic activities through creative economic empowerment programs.
On this occasion, Abdul expressed his appreciation to all parties involved. According to him, this achievement was made possible thanks to the harmonious collaboration of various entities, including Dompet Dhuafa and the community.
“The achievement we have attained is not solely due to my own efforts, but because of the support from many people, especially Dompet Dhuafa and the beneficiaries. This harmonious collaboration has instilled new motivation in the beneficiaries to fulfill their responsibilities. I pray that Dompet Dhuafa is granted ease in its dedication to empowering the community,” said Ustadz Abdul Indra.
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The Head of the Dakwah Partnership Division of Cordofa, Awang Ridwan Suhaedy, was present at the award ceremony. He emphasized the importance of spreading benefits to all corners of the country. He also reminded everyone to adapt to local traditions and the natural resources and community potential of each region.
“May this award serve as motivation for us at Dompet Dhuafa to continue contributing to the development of the economy of the community, particularly through the role of da’is in Cordofa. This award is a form of appreciation from Bank Indonesia and the Government of Maluku for the efforts of the Transformative Da’is of Dompet Dhuafa in the Maluku region. May this also be realized in other regions,” said Awang.
The festival, which was attended by various social and Islamic economic institutions from Eastern Indonesia, also served as a platform for sharing experiences, ideas, and innovations. Dompet Dhuafa hopes that this event can become a manifestation of collaboration among institutions in strengthening the people-centered economy.
In its Dakwah and Culture program, Dompet Dhuafa develops various activities, including the Dompet Dhuafa Da’wah Corps (Cordofa), Da’wah Ambassadors, Muallaf Islamic Boarding School, Spiritual Care for Patients, Spiritual Care for Prisoners, Funeral Services, Jampang Silat Village, Jampang English Village, and Cultural Hall. In carrying out these diverse activities, Dompet Dhuafa is not alone. Beyond delivering the trust of donors and contributors to beneficiaries, collaboration plays a crucial role. Partnerships with government agencies such as the Ministry of Law and Human Rights’ Directorate General of Corrections, private institutions, and international government networks continue to strengthen the efforts of da’wah.
Dompet Dhuafa’s da’wah programs encompass educating and preparing da’is, assigning them to preach while also implementing community empowerment programs at their assigned locations. Remote areas, rural regions, and border zones are the primary targets of Dompet Dhuafa’s da’wah efforts. Internationally, countries with Muslim minority populations are also included in the da’wah outreach.
The ultimate goal is to become an oasis of Islamic teachings as a mercy to all creation, spreading the message of Islam to every corner of the world. With these achievements, Dompet Dhuafa further solidifies its role as an agent of change in the social, religious, and economic empowerment sectors. May this good news serve as an inspiration for those dedicated to doing good to continue bringing benefits to their communities. Serving Better to Cultivate Goodness. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text: Muhammad Afriza Ahad, Hany
Photo: ID Humanity
Editor: Dhika