
Mujiburrahman: Inland is the target of Da’wah at UIN Antasari
On Monday (19/02/ 2020), located in the courtyard of the Learning Resource Center (PSB) building, the Institute for Research and Community Service (LP2M) UIN Antasari held a ceremony to commence Thematic Students’ Community Service (KKN), Even Semester Academic Year 2019-2020.
According to the Head of LP2M UIN Antasari Banjarmasin, Dr.H. Yahya Mof, M.Pd, there are 176 students from five faculties who are ready to contribute in the Thematic KKN program started from February 20 to April 20. The theme is “UIN Antasari Serves the Inland Muslim Community”. This KKN spreads across 25 villages in 4 districts, including Hulu Sungai Selatan, Hulu Sungai Tengah, Banjar, and Tanah Bumbu.
The Rector of UIN Antasari, Prof. Dr. H. Mujiburrahman, MA in his speech, delivered three significant things that must be considered for all participants of thematic KKN. It is related to da’wah (Islamic preaching) in remote areas which is the target of UIN Antasari’s da’wah, namely sincerity. Da’wah is the task of every Prophet and students are given the opportunity to carry out this task. Obviously, there must be difficulties and obstacles in fulfilling this task as experienced by the Messengers of Allah. Allah will help and facilitate this da’wah task if it is with sincerity. The second thing related to dakwah is Islamic ethics. It determines the success of da’wah which is more than just words. The actions include raising funds to help people who are in needy. The action has a stronger meaning than just delivering a lecture. The third is building communication, as communication will be very helpful to determine the appropriate programs for the community and it can be done according to students’ ability.
Finally, Mujiburrahman prays for all Thematic KKN participants in the program. He hopes everything gets smooth. Students are protected and safe. Moreover, Mujiburrahman hopes that da’wah will be truly embedded in the area where KKN students are placed.