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ACTNews, BALIKPAPAN
– 1997 was a bitter year for Ustazah Yulianti. She was diagnosed with
kidney stones and had to undergo surgery at a cost of IDR 22 million. Not
having that much money, Ustazah Yulianti opted to take other treatments and to
stay at home.
It was her illness
that eventually brought her to the path of service as a teacher of the Quran for
women and children in Karang Rejo Village in Balikpapan City. She initially
taught the Qur’an just to fill her time while undergoing treatment at home.
“Alhamdulillah,
Allah gives me a warning to my time in this world in a useful way. In 1997 I
was ill, but I couldn't undergo surgery because of the cost, so I just stayed
home. To fill the time, I taught children to read and write the Qur'an. Over
time, the number of students increased, including local women, "said
Ustazah Yulianti, Wednesday (8/18/2021).
Ustazah Yulianti
did not expect that the enthusiasm of the locals to learn to read and write the
Qur'an was very high. In 2017, she founded the Umm Faiq Quran Class. Currently,
there are 30 women and children whom she teaches. They study under her free of
charge.
"My intention
is that of worship and charity on behalf of my mother who has passed away. Hopefully,
this will also give me rewards for the rest of my life,” she said.
Even though it was
raining, the woman and children flocked to the Qur’an class. Seeing this,
Ustazah Yulianti's spirit was bolstered. “They come all the way under the rain
just to study. It would be a shame if I lose my enthusiasm and steadfastness,” she
explained.
To support Ustazah
Yulianti's dedication, Global Zakat-ACT provided sponsorship for her through
the Friends of Indonesian Muslim Preachers program, Wednesday (8/18/2021). In
2021, 3,496 preachers throughout Indonesia have benefitted from this program. []
