JAKARTA — Mother’s love is forever. Yes, this proverb shows that for a mother, the love given to her child will never disappear or have no limits. Even if it is a journey in overseas. This scene can be seen in Dompet Dhuafa’s Sehati Shelter during Ramadan 1445 AH.
Departing from Kendal, Central Java, Ika (35) put her hopes in Jakarta for the health of her baby. Her struggle began when Zakaria was diagnosed with a leaky heart in the womb. Until now, her two-year-old son is still struggling.
As a mother, her journey to Jakarta for her son’s recovery is not just a physical journey, but also a spiritual journey full of sacrifices. Every step she takes is an expression of infinite love for her baby.
Ika not only travelled from her hometown to a distant place, but also through the shadows of fear and anxiety to seek the best treatment for her son.
While Ika was in Jakarta, her husband worked as a timber labourer in the village and Ika was always persistent in accompanying her son through his treatment and surgery.
Ika has been staying at Shelter Sehati for a month now, and she feels grateful even though she has to spend Ramadan far away from her husband. Even so, Ika also feels #RamadanMendekatkan. She is happy to be able to enjoy the services and participate in various activities at Shelter Sehati.
‘Alhamdulillah, I am happy here. I can be helped. There is a place to stay and various activities that fill our time,’ she said.
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In the month of Ramadan, Dompet Dhuafa’s Community Service Agency (LPM) presents an activity entitled ‘Ramadan Ceria’ at Shelter Sehati. The activity was held in an effort to strengthen faith and friendship.
On Sunday (17/3/2024), Ramadan Ceria presented the special presence of Dodi Hidayatullah and his wife. Dodi provided inspiring motivation, delivered selawat, and even organised congregational prayers with the patients. Adding warmth to the event.
Mustaki as the LPM Dompet Programme Manager explained that this activity is a form of Dompet Dhuafa’s concern for brothers who are undergoing the treatment process.
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‘In addition to medical aspects, spiritual and psychological support is important for patients and companions who are staying. Hopefully this activity will encourage them to always be strong and sincere in their endeavours to reach recovery,’ he concluded.
The Ramadan Ceria activity at Shelter Sehati was also attended by the surrounding community, patients, and companions from shelters around Shelter Sehati. Furthermore, the activity continued with the Patient Rihlah to share Ramadan Parcels which will run in Ramadan 1445 H. (Dompet Dhuafa / LPM)
Text & Photo: Anndini Dwi Putri & LPM
Editor: Dhika Prabowo