INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA — Amidst the glittering city of Incheon, South Korea, there is a spiritual oasis for Muslims, the Al-Anwar Mosque. With all its architectural beauty, this mosque is not only a place of worship, but also a center of spiritual activities, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
Every year, during the month of Ramadan, the mosque becomes a silent witness to the burning enthusiasm of its congregation. Tarawih, the voluntary prayer performed at night during Ramadan, is a meaningful moment for Muslims around the world, and Al-Anwar Mosque is no exception.
The congregation at Al-Anwar Mosque began to fill the place of worship around Maghrib time. They come from various countries and backgrounds, but one thing they all have in common is the spirit to get closer to Allah. Every corner of the mosque is filled with the fragrant aroma of perfume and air fresheners. It makes the atmosphere solemn and calm.
When Maghrib arrives, the congregation gathers in alluring simplicity. Together, they began the solemn Tarawih service. The voice of Ustaz H. Ihya Ulumudin, Dompet Dhuafa Ambassador assigned to South Korea, as the imam of the Tarawih prayer flowed melodiously throughout the mosque. Being a guide for the congregation in appreciating every verse of the Qur’an that is recited.
The enthusiasm of the congregation did not stop when Tarawih was over. Afterward, some of them still stayed to continue the Qur’anic tadarus. In a quiet atmosphere, they open the Qur’an and read verse by verse with great solemnity. Their voices, sometimes loud and sometimes soft, echoed through the mosque, creating an alluring spiritual aura.
Not only that, Al-Anwar Mosque also organizes various social and religious activities during Ramadan. From religious lectures, Qur’anic studies, to breaking the fast together. All of these activities are designed to strengthen the bond between worshippers and improve their understanding of Islamic teachings.
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The spirit of the Tarawih and Qur’an recitation congregation at Al-Anwar Mosque, Incheon, South Korea is not just a routine act of worship. It is a manifestation of their love for Islam and proof that Islam can thrive anywhere. Even in the midst of a non-Muslim majority society.
Apart from Al-Anwar Mosque, there is a deeper beauty behind the glittering city of Incheon. It’s in the hearts of the worshippers who bring the spirit of Tarawih and Qur’an recitation to life in Al-Anwar Mosque. This spirit makes Ramadan not just a month of enduring hunger and thirst, but also a month full of blessings and blessings for those who live it with sincerity and enthusiasm. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
H. Ihya Ulumudin, Dompet Dhuafa’s Dai Ambassador