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20 People in Hong Kong and Macau Injured by Hurricane Lionrock

DDHK.ORG — Tropical Storm Lionrock which reached its peak on Saturday, October 9, 2021, then left quite serious effects. At least 20 people were injured in Hong Kong and Macau as a result of the storm. The Hong Kong Government Call Center, 1823, and the Department of Leisure and Cultural Services, for example, received 178 reports and one report respectively of a fallen tree. The Department of Drainage Services has confirmed six cases of flooding. Meanwhile, the Department of Civil Engineering and Development received three reports of landslides. “According to the Hospital Authority, as of 4 a.m., 14 people (three men and 11 women) had sought medical treatment at a public hospital for injuries related to... READ MORE

DDHK Provides Financial Assistance for Darussalam Muda Foundation Islamic Boarding School in Tuwung Grobogan Village

DDHK.ORG — “Alhamdulillah, the trust in the form of funds of HK$,1000 has been received by the Darussalam Muda Grobogan Foundation led by Mr. Haji Mahmud Alwi, in Tuwung Village Rt.05/Rw.06, Jalan Captain Rusdiyat, Grobogan Regency, Central Java . May it be a blessing and bring benefits to Ponpes. Amen. We, as trustees, as well as the entire extended family of the Darussalam Muda Grobogan Islamic Boarding School, would like to express our infinite gratitude, hopefully it will become a charity field for our friends who are istiqomah to donate funds to the Islamic Boarding School. Amen. >>[Report from Pudjiyanti, member of DDHK Volunteer Team]

DDHK Gives Financial Assistance for Treatment of Brain Tumors at Bangas Sukosari Ponorogo

DDHK.ORG — “Alhamdulillah, the distribution of aid funds from Dompet Dhuafa Hong Kong (DDHK) for the treatment of Bagas' younger brother (12 years old) who suffers from a brain tumor in Gelang Sukosari, Rt.04/Rw. 01, Babadan Subdistrict, Ponorogo Regency, East Java, Rp1.830.000 has been received. Alhamdulillah, we convey thousands of thanks to Mr. Imam Baihaqi as General Manager of DDHK, volunteers and donors of DDHK. May Allah reward him with doubled kindness, make his sustenance a blessing, be given health and make all affairs easy. My hope is that DDHK will continue to spread goodness and bring blessings, and will continue to prosper and prosper in the future. Amen." [DDHKNews] [Report from Rukanah, Jam'iyah board member Yasin Tsing Yi]

DDHK Provides Funds for the Development of the Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Wates Village, Boyolali

DDHK Provides Fund Assistance for the Development of the Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Wates Village, Boyolali "Alhamdulillah, the distribution of aid funds for the construction of the Al-Muttaqin prayer room is located in Jemono Hamlet, RT.023/RW.004, Wates Village, Simo District, Boyolali Regency, Central Java , has been received by the mushalla management, amounting to Rp. 1.812.400. Our gratitude goes to Mr. Imam Baihaqi as General Manager of DDHK, volunteers, and donors. May Allah swt reward you with doubled goodness and become a blessed sustenance." >>[Report from Nurhayati, member of DDHK Volunteer Team] [DDHKNews]

Commemorating Indonesian Independence Day, Bustanul Ulum Holds Istighotsah to Sarong Racing Competition

DDHK.ORG — Even though it is far from the country, the Bustanul Ulum assembly does not want to be left behind in matters of participating in enlivening the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia (RI). One of the da'wah partners Dompet Dhuafa Hong Kong (DDHK) held a commemoration of the 76th Indonesian Independence Day at Butterfly Beach, Tuen Mun, on Sunday, August 29, 2021 ago. "The event was filled with istighotsah activities and traditional Indonesian competitions," said Badriyah Becce, a member of the DDHK Volunteer Team who was also present at the event. At the event, which was framed as an outbound activity and contemplation of nature, the Chairperson of the Bustanul Ulum Assembly, Shofia Yusuf, led the istighotsah. A total of 29 congregants seemed solemn to do muhasabah... READ MORE

The Story of Siti Fatimah Quarantine Upon Arriving in Indonesia

DDHK.ORG — On August 15, 2021, a volunteer member of the Fundraising Team Dompet Dhuafa Hong Kong (DDHK), Siti Fatimah, returned to Indonesia and plans not to return to work in the Concrete Country. There are several procedures that Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) who are usually called Imah have to go through to return to their hometown. One of them is the mandatory quarantine at Wisma Atlet, Jakarta, upon arrival in the country. The following is Fatimah's story while sharing her experience during quarantine. He wrote about this experience on August 23, 2021, shortly before leaving Wisma Atlet. "The PSBB rules and the ban on domestic flights issued by the Indonesian government since 24... READ MORE

The Messenger of Allah Hijra: Events on the Journey to Medina (Part 7)

DDHK.ORG — Here are some incidents on the way (to Medina): Al-Bukhari narrated from Abu Bakr Ash-Siddiq ra., he said, “We traveled all night non-stop until noon. The streets were deserted and no one passed there. We got a big rock. On the side is not exposed to sunlight so it can be for shade. We stopped at that place. I leveled the place with my hands for sleeping, I spread the head scarf and said, 'Sleep, O Messenger of Allah, let me blow around you.' So he fell asleep and I blew around him. Suddenly I saw a shepherd coming to my place, this big rock, also with the intention of... READ MORE

DDHK Istikamah Facilitates Indonesian Migrant Workers in Hong Kong to Learn to Read Alquran

DDHK.ORG - Dompet Dhuafa Hong Kong (DDHK) continues to istikamah in facilitating Indonesian migrant workers to learn to read Alquran. The facilitation, for example, is carried out through the Clinic program Alquran and learn qiraah LPTQ DDHK every Sunday. On Sunday, August 29, 2021, it was reported that as many as 29 Indonesian migrant workers were present at the DDHK office in the Causeway Bay area to take part in the Clinic's activities. Alquran. Another 16 people use the Zoom app to learn to read Alquran online, guided by Ustadz Imam Alfaruq. Isma, a member of the DDHK Volunteer Team who submitted the report, invited Indonesian migrant workers in Hong Kong and Macau to join this activity. "For ... READ MORE

The Messenger of Allah Hijra: Journey to Medina (Part 6)

DDHK.ORG — When the search effort had begun to slacken and after 3 days the turmoil of the Quraysh had subsided, without bringing any results, the Messenger of Allah and his companions got ready to go to Medina. They both hired Abdullah bin Uraiqith, a guide who was mature and knew the ins and outs of the road. Even though he still embraced the religion of the Quraish disbelievers, they both believed in him and handed over 2 camels to him. After 3 nights in the cave, he was asked to come to the cave with 2 camels. So on the night of Monday, September 16, 622 AD, Abdullah bin Uraiqith went to the cave. At that time Abu... READ MORE

Macau is excited because of new cases, all residents must be tested for Covid-19

DDHK.ORG — After recording a record 491 days without a Covid-19 infection, since Tuesday (3/8/2021) Macau has been hit by excitement and fear. The reason is that there is one family consisting of 4 people who are all positive for Covid-19. The Macau government moved quickly. All citizens and all people living in the former Portuguese colony are required to undergo a nucleic acid test or Covid-19 test. The test starts at 9am on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, and is expected to last 3 days. “The 41 Covid-19 test stations set up across Macau will operate 24 hours a day, and it is estimated that it will take 3 days to complete the testing of all ... READ MORE