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Distribution of 40,000 Qurans Completed in North Sumatra

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The final distribution of 40,000 copies of the Quran has been completed in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
  • The initiative, part of a larger program by Badan Wakaf Al-Qurโ€™an (BWA), aims to bring the holy book to remote areas.
  • Since 2021, BWA has distributed a total of 200,000 Qurans in North Sumatra, supporting Islamic education and fostering a love for the Quran among the younger generation.

The final phase of distributing 40,000 copies of the Quran has concluded in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The Badan Wakaf Al-Qurโ€™an (BWA) organized the event at the Grand Mosque of Dairi in Sidikalang, which was met with enthusiasm from the local community.

The distribution ceremony featured a performance by young students and was attended by local residents. Wahyu Daniel Sagala, the Deputy Regent of Dairi, emphasized the importance of the Quran as a guide for Muslims. He expressed full support for BWA's program, noting its alignment with efforts to nurture a Quran-literate generation and support local Quran recitation competitions (MTQ).

Sagala stated, "The Quran is the source of knowledge, guidance, and civilization. Its presence must be closer to the community, especially the younger generation. This program is concrete support for fostering Quranic recitation and understanding in the region."

The Quran is the source of knowledge, guidance, and civilization. Its presence must be closer to the community, especially the younger generation. This program is concrete support for fostering Quranic recitation and understanding in the region.

โ€” Wahyu Daniel SagalaDuring his speech at the Quran distribution event in Sidikalang.

Ichsan Salam, CEO of BWA, expressed gratitude for the successful completion of the Quran distribution in North Sumatra. He announced that BWA has distributed a total of 200,000 Qurans in the province between 2021 and 2026. Salam hopes that each distributed Quran will serve as a source of blessings, strengthen Islamic education, and inspire a generation that loves and practices the teachings of the Quran.

BWA extended its appreciation to all contributors, including PT Humala, Maharani Trans, Synthesa Herbal, Galena Logistik, field partners, and local religious teachers, for their collaboration in ensuring the distribution reached various areas within North Sumatra. The organization aims to continue fostering a deep connection with the Quran throughout Indonesia.

Alhamdulillah, the final distribution of 40,000 copies marks the achievement of the target of 200,000 Qurans distributed in North Sumatra during the 2021โ€“2026 period. We hope every distributed copy can be a source of blessings, strengthen Islamic education, and foster a generation that loves and practices the Quran.

โ€” Ichsan SalamConcluding remarks at the Quran distribution event.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.