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ACTNews, BANGGAI REGENCY –
Da’wah or Islamic propagation is a work that is not easy. Muslim preachers who
dedicate themselves to spreading the message of Islam, especially to remote
communities, often have to deal with obstacles and difficulties. However, many
of these Muslim preachers never relent in spite of the hardship they face.
One of these Muslim preachers
is Ustaz Harianto, who spreads the message of Islam to Wana tribespeople. Wana
tribe is one of the oldest tribes that settle in Sulawesi. They are nomadic
people who rely on hunting and shifting cultivation. Ustaz Harianto further
added, he has to take a three-hour journey to their settlements.
“There are difficulties that I
have to deal with, especially because I have to take a long journey. For me,
however, it is not an obstacle. Rather, it boosts our spirit to preach Islam to
all corners of this country. Our brothers and sisters need to know the
beautiful message of Islam,” narrated Ustaz Harianto.
When he’s not preaching to Wana
tribespeople, he teaches Qur’an to the children and holds Islamic classes in
mosques in Luwuk, Banggai.
“Knowledge is something we have
to disseminate because the real value of knowledge is about how it can benefit
others. Insha Allah, our da’wah work will be made easy and blessed by Allah,”
added Ustaz Herianto.
To appreciate Ustaz Harianto’s
service, Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) and Masyarakat Relawan Indonesia (MRI) Luwuk
Banggai provide sponsorship for him. “Insha Allah, this sponsorship will
strengthen those who sincerely dedicate themselves to Islamic propagation
without expecting anything in return,” said Diah Fahri Sahada from ACT Luwuk
Banggai Program Department. []
