JAKARTA — The chanting of selawat echoed from the Pondok Bambu Class 1 State Detention Centre (Rutan), East Jakarta. The melodious voices of the prisoners seemed to melt into the chanting of selawat, bringing emotion and purity at the closing moment of the Islamic Boarding School and the Commemoration of Nuzululquran that day, Wednesday (27/3/2024).
Through the open windows, sincerity and love for the Creator were imprinted in every tone. In the midst of the coldness of prison cells, the warmth of faith connects them with life outside through the kind touch of Dompet Dhuafa’s Community Service Agency (LPM) in the Ramadan 1445 H programme, namely the Closing of the Flash Islamic Boarding School and the Commemoration of Nuzululquran.
Pesantren Kilat is not only a place of learning, but also festive with various competitions. The extraordinary enthusiasm of the Fostered Citizens radiated through the festive cheers when the winners were announced. Competitions were held ranging from individual to group categories, adding colour and enthusiasm to every step of their journey of kindness.
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The holding of various competitions proves the diversity of talents possessed by the Prisoners. Pesantren Kilat, which was held from 18-22 March 2024, became a stage for interesting competitions such as Kultum Competition, Team Sholawat Competition, and Tilawatil Quran Competition. All of these activities gave birth to a burning spirit of competition and creativity. The series of activities culminated in the Commemoration of Nuzulul Quran on Wednesday (27/3/2024).
Not to be left behind, the awarding of prizes for the winners of the competition as a form of appreciation and motivation for the Prisoners to be enthusiastic about undergoing Ramadan fasting. Applause and joy radiated from the smiles of the Prisoners.
Head of Pondok Bambu Detention Centre, Dewi Sondari hopes that this collaboration will continue. Considering that every year there must be Prisoners who take turns. Dewi wants them to get spiritual learning in the blessed month.
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In line with Dewi, Moh. Noor Awaluddin Asjhar as the Head of LPM Dompet Dhuafa revealed that he wanted 50 Prisoners who had participated in the Flash Pesantren to become better individuals.
‘Pondok Bambu Detention Centre is one of the places where the Flash Islamic Boarding School is held. Approximately 50 people participated in this activity. Hopefully it will have a good impact in the future,’ he said, Wednesday (27/3/2024).
This is the second time LPM Dompet Dhuafa has organised a Flash Islamic Boarding School at Pondok Bambu Detention Centre. Not only Islamic Boarding School, through the Bina Santri Programme, the prison also often holds Isra Mikraj commemorations and other Islamic holiday activities with the Pondok Bambu Detention Centre Prisoners.(Dompet Dhuafa/LPM)
Text & Photo: Anndini Dwi Putri & LPM
Editor: Dhika Prabowo