PALEMBANG, SOUTH SUMATRA — On Sunday (20/8/2023), nine students and administrators from the Ekselensia Tahfizh School (E-Tahfizh) Dormitory of Dompet Dhuafa Sumsel embarked on an inspirational visit and religious tour to the Bayt Al-Qur’an Al-Akbar Museum, located in Gandus, Palembang City.
This visit was part of the end-of-month agenda aimed at strengthening the bonds among the students and boosting their enthusiasm for understanding and embodying the teachings of the Qur’an. The E-Tahfizh students of Dompet Dhuafa play a crucial role in preserving and honoring the Qur’an, and this visit is expected to motivate them to consistently respect and appreciate the holy book.
The Bayt Al-Qur’an Al-Akbar Museum, recognized by the MURI Record as the Largest and Heaviest Qur’an in the World, was created in 2002 and completed in 2009. Its manuscript pages, standing 15 meters high, feature stunning carvings. Situated at Bayt Al-Qur’an Al-Akbar in Gandus, Palembang, South Sumatra, the museum is a renowned religious destination in Palembang City. The students enthusiastically explored the grandeur of the Al-Akbar Qur’an, which is central to the social activities and upkeep of the local pesantren (Islamic boarding school) buildings.
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Ustaz Lamudin, the supervisor of E-Tahfizh Dompet Dhuafa Sumsel, explained that the Bayt Al-Qur’an Al-Akbar Museum is an ideal place to deepen understanding of the Qur’an’s teachings. There, students can explore various important aspects of the Qur’an and enhance their understanding of Islam. This visit also provides an opportunity for E-Tahfizh students to reflect on the sacred messages of the Qur’an.
“Activities like this are an essential part of Dompet Dhuafa Sumsel’s efforts to bolster religious education and foster love for the Qur’an among the younger generation. It is hoped that visits like this will continue to positively impact the spiritual development and knowledge of the E-Tahfizh students,” stated Ustaz Lamudin.
E-Tahfizh is a human resource (HR) investment program focused on tahfizh-plus (Islamic studies and leadership) initiated by the Lembaga Pengembangan Insani (LPI) of Dompet Dhuafa. It targets selected children, graduates of junior high schools/equivalent, who have high academic potential but limited financial resources.
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The overarching vision of E-Tahfizh is to produce Qur’an hafiz leaders of civilization. This goal is achieved through integrated nurturing programs, including this religious tourism initiative. (Dompet Dhuafa/Sumsel/AHB/Anndini)