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ACTNews, KENDARI
CITY – In 2002, out of concern that many of the local children in Gunung
Jati Village in Kendari City were growing up without being able to read the
Quran, Nikma established her Quran school. In addition, she also hoped to quell
street fighting that was prevalent at that time through religious education.
She began her
Quran school at her house. Most of their students were from poor families.
Despite having only meager facilities, the school attracts many local children
who are very eager to learn the Quran.
“Later, their mothers
were also inspired to learn the Quran and take part in Islamic classes,” said
Nikma, Saturday (1/15/2022).
For years, Nikma
taught at her house that is made of wooden boards. Over time, the house began
to deteriorate. Nikma and her husband began saving some money to renovate the
house. Sadly, after four years, the progress of the renovation only reaches
about 50 percent. Earning only meager incomes and having to support five
children have made it quite difficult for Nikma and her husband to save enough
money.
The learning
activities were temporarily halted, and the students had to study at a Quran
school located quite far from their homes. To make it easy for the students,
Nikma wishes to build a temporary classroom on her family’s waqf land.
“We hope that the
students can learn more comfortably. It will also be used as a prayer room. The
building will be a simple 4-by-6 meter room,” said Nikma.
The funds that
Nikma and her husband managed to collect were only enough to build two bases
for the pillars. Due to the unstable soil, parts of the building have to be
supported by pillars. While waiting for the completion of the building, Nikma
divides the Quran classes into two shifts.
“Though it’s not
as effective, the important thing is that the Quran class can continue so that
the students won’t forget what they’ve memorized from the Quran. However, the
Quran class for the women will have to wait until the building is finished,”
said Nikma.
Through the
National Movement for Indonesian Muslim Preachers’ Prosperity, Global Zakat –
ACT gave Nikma financial assistance with the hope that it can support her
Islamic works. []
