A day full of meaning: meetings and recitations with the congregation

meeting with Malikussaleh University students

Today is one of the days full of activities in my beloved village of Gampong Blang. This morning I started with a meeting with Malikussaleh University students at the village hall. They are currently running a real work lecture (KKN) program in our village, and this meeting aims to discuss their work program plans while they are here.

Students presented various creative ideas to support village progress, ranging from digital training, economic empowerment, to social activities. I, together with village officials and several community leaders, provided input so that these programs are now in line with village needs. The meeting took place in a warm atmosphere, full of enthusiasm for collaboration between students and the village community.

regular religious studies

After the meeting was over, I went home to rest for a while before attending the pengajian, our usual gathering place. This pengajian is one of the activities that I always look forward to. In addition to being a place to deepen religious knowledge, this pengajian is also a moment to strengthen the relationship with fellow congregants.

Tonight the recitation atmosphere was solemn. We started with a reading of the holy verses of the Koran, followed by a lecture from our teacher Abah who discussed the importance of maintaining relationships between human beings and increasing faith in Allah SWT. Every word Abah said was so heart warming, reminding us to always be grateful for the blessings that God has given us.

members of the evening congregation

In between the recitation there was a short discussion between Abah and the congregation, discussing questions about daily life from an Islamic perspective. This atmosphere reflected the close togetherness between us, where everyone felt heard and appreciated.

After the pengajian was over, I went home with a calm heart. The cool air of the city accompanied my journey home. When I arrived home, I took the time to chat with my wife about today's activities. It felt so good to be able to share stories after a productive day.

Soon after, my body began to feel tired, a sign that it was time to rest. I lay down on my bed with a deep sense of gratitude for this blessed day. From the fruitful discussions with students to the precious moments with the congregation, everything was a valuable experience that gave me enthusiasm for tomorrow.

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