MENTAWAI, WEST SUMATRA — Located in an archipelago divided into 4 (four) large islands, including Seberut, Sipora, North Pagai, and South Pagai Islands. In addition, Mentawai is also located in the 3T area (underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost) and the dominating transportation is sea transportation. So, the presence of the Dompet Dhuafa Da’wah Boat is felt to answer the various needs of the community there greatly.
On Tuesday (17/4/2023), the Dompet Dhuafa Da’wah Boat delivered good warriors on the path of Allah SWT to distribute Zakat Fitrah and Ramadan Parcels to Tubeket Hamlet, Makalo Village, South Pagai.
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From the centre of Sikakap District, the transportation of basic necessities across the sea route takes about an hour to Tubeket Hamlet. Firman Samopo as the Religious Figure of Tubeket Hamlet admitted that he was very happy with the existence of a mode of transportation that became a connector for the Muhsinin.
“Alhamdulillah, this Da’wah Boat continues the friendship of the Muhsinin and their good intentions. So that it makes it easier for the distribution of zakat or assistance also in this Muslim village of 45 households, “he admitted.
This is a form of kindness that is structured and right on target, many benefits can be felt. Muzaki is happy that Mustahik is comfortable. The Da’wah boat is multifunctional and will continue to be used by Dompet Dhuafa to spread kindness in remote areas of Mentawai. (Dompet Dhuafa/West Sumatra/Dhika Prabowo)