INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA — Behind the glittering South Korean pop music industry known as K-Pop, there was a spiritual moment that thrilled the hearts of Muslims in the Land of Ginseng. It was Busyro’s selawat, the melodious chanting of this selawat echoed in Al Anwar Mosque, Incheon when the Fajr study began.
Al Anwar Mosque is located in the metropolitan city of Incheon. Its existence is an oasis for Muslims, amidst the busy city known for its glittering K-Pop entertainment industry. Every day, tens or even hundreds of Muslims gather in this mosque to worship. One of them is the Fajr prayer.
However, it is not only the Fajr prayer that is an important moment at Al Anwar Mosque. Every week after the Fajr prayer, the congregation holds a Fajr study filled with Qur’anic recitations, tausiah, and not to forget, selawat. This atmosphere was seen on Sunday (17/3/2024).
One of the selawat that often echoes in Al Anwar Mosque is the Busyro selawat. The selawat, which is full of tributes to the Prophet Muhammad, is not only considered a melodious recitation, but also a spiritual touch for Muslims in the midst of a busy life in Incheon City.
In the quiet atmosphere before dawn, Busyro’s selawat sounded melodious on the ceiling of Al Anwar Mosque. The congregation looked solemn, as if they were immersed in the spiritual silence offered by the selawat.
Despite being in the middle of a city known for its frenetic entertainment industry, moments like this bring peace and togetherness to the Muslims in Incheon. Not only a moment of worship, the Fajr study at Al Anwar Mosque is also a place to strengthen the relationship between the congregation.
After the study is over, they usually gather to chat, share stories, and establish a close brotherhood among each other. With the presence of Al Anwar Mosque and the religious activities it organises, Muslims in Incheon not only have a place of worship, but also a place to find peace of mind in the midst of a busy and modern life.
The moment Busyro’s selawat echoed in Al Anwar Mosque is proof that spiritual life and modernity can go hand in hand. In the middle of the land of K-Pop, the sound of selawat still serves as a reminder of the greatness and closeness to the Creator.
Sunday, 17 March 2024
Ustaz Ihya Ulumudin, Dompet Dhuafa Ambassador 2024