MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Increasingly advanced technology requires preachers, as well as scholars, to be more creative in delivering their da’wah to the people. For this reason, one of Dompet Dhuafa’s Dai Ambassadors who carries out da’wah duties in the Philippines, precisely in Manila City, applies the use of online media Quizis in starting his da’wah.
At first glance, the use of technology in preaching may seem complicated. However, for congregants who live in big cities and are exposed to the latest communication tools on a daily basis, the use of technology is a very interesting thing.
The mechanism of da’wah with Quizis by Dai Ambassador in Manila is done by sending the Quizis link to the WhatsApp number of the takmir chairman. Then, the takmir chairman spreads it to the congregation’s WhatsApp group. Incidentally, the majority of the congregation in the Philippines are staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Manila. So, it is very easy to spread it.
Five minutes before the study begins, all worshippers who get the link can immediately click and write their respective names on the page that has opened. Next, the Dai Ambassador will start and the whole congregation is engrossed in filling out the quiz that has been given. Actually, there are many quiz media in cyberspace, but Quizis has advantages over other media. Besides its attractive content, its form and features are suitable for all ages.
When the study took place without the Quizis media, the number of people who regularly attended the study was quite large. But after it was announced that there would be a quiz, the number of worshippers began to increase. If there are usually only 5 worshippers at Asr prayer time, then when it is announced that there will be a quiz, the number can increase to 12 people.
The most interesting thing about preaching with Quizis is that the congregation remembers all the material given during the study. In addition, participants who win also become very excited to attend the next study. Thus, there is a culture of competition among the congregation.
Fostering a culture of competition among congregants is not a bad thing, in fact it is very important. It is hoped that the growth of the competitive spirit will spread to the awareness of increasing acts of worship in Ramadan.
Another advantage of this da’wah method is that the quiz can be taken by worshippers in Indonesia. After trying out the online study through Facebook, not a few congregants from Indonesia wanted to get involved through the Quiz.
Many roads lead to Rome, so there are many ways to increase the potential of the congregation. Once rowed, two or three islands are surpassed, the spirit of togetherness is very strong in every study thanks to this da’wah method. The creativity of a preacher is needed in this technological age. Alhamdulillah, many people are enthusiastic about following this new quiz-based da’wah model.
Ustaz Andi Triyawan, Dompet Dhuafa Dai Ambassador 2024