King Salman Donates 20 Tons Dates and 50 Korans Muslims Indonesia

King Salman Donates 20 Tons Dates and 50 Korans Muslims Indonesia

King Salman and Prince Mohammad bin Salman

– Surprising news came from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia. This is because, welcoming the momentum of the holy month of Ramadan a few days ago, Muslims in Indonesia have just received a large donation from the seventh King of Saudi Arabia. 

Quoting one source on Wednesday, March 13 2024, it was reported through the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Da'wah and Counseling in Saudi Arabia that King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud had donated 20 tons of dates and 150 boxes of fast-breaking food to Muslims in Indonesia. 

Not only that, the leader of Saudi Arabia also gifted 50 thousand copies of the Koran to Muslims in the country. The handover of this immeasurable donation was carried out by the Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia, Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amoudi, to the Indonesian Deputy Minister of Religion (Wamenag) Saiful Rahmat Dasuki and the Grand Imam of the Istiqlal Mosque, Nasaruddin Umar at the ST.Regis Hotel, Rasuna Said , South Jakarta. 

Illustration of a menu for breaking the fast with Muslims. Photo : ANTARA FOTO/Nyoman Budhiana

On this occasion, Ambassador Al-Amoudi also conveyed greetings and congratulations on the holy month of Ramadan to Muslims in Indonesia. 

Furthermore, he also prayed that the fasting of Muslims in Indonesia would be accepted and blessed by Allah SWT. According to the Saudi Arabian Embassy's Religious Attache to Indonesia, Sheikh Ahmed bin Essa Al-Hazmi, this fast breaking program will start at the Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, and will continue to various regions in Indonesia. 

The total aid distributed included 20 tons of dates, 150 thousand boxes of fast-breaking food and 50 thousand copies of the Koran. 

King Salman Distributes Ramadhan Food Aid in Indonesia Photo : Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia

"Of course, this was given by King Salman and the Crown Prince for their concern for all Muslims in the world, including of course the Republic of Indonesia, how they can carry out their Ramadhan worship as well as possible," said the Saudi Ambassador, quoted by VIVA.co.id Wednesday, March 13 2024. 

"Hopefully the reward for fasting will be received, blessings will be given," he said. 

This large donation given by the King of Saudi Arabia is certainly clear proof of the cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Indonesia in supporting Muslims in Indonesia, especially in welcoming the holy month of Ramadan. 

It is hoped that this donation can provide great benefits for Muslims throughout Indonesia in carrying out the Ramadan prayer well. 

Netizens' Reactions

Suddenly, news regarding King Salman giving 20 tons of dates to Muslims in Indonesia was successful in attracting attention from netizens on social media. Not a few said they were amazed by this action. 

"Principally until Indo is not being sold under the pretext of exchanging tax money," wrote a netizen. 

"Thank God, we prefer what you donate, it would be nice to just use the money you used to buy food and then donate it to Palestine," wrote another social media user. 

"From Saudi Arabia, they want to give it away for free in Konoha but in Konaha nga," said another. 

"I don't know where the king's dates are, I think some of us haven't got any yet, some of them bought their own," said another. 

"For Palestine, don't forget the king," said another. 

"Don't forget to send it to Gaza, Palestine, which needs God the king more," wrote another. 

Raja Salman Sumbang 20 Ton Kurma dan 50 Alquran untuk Umat Muslim di Indonesia

Raja Salman dan Pangeran Mohammad bin Salman

– Kabar mengejutkan datang dari Raja Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud dari Arab Saudi. Hal tersebut lantaran, menyambut momentum bulan suci Ramadhan pada beberapa hari lalu umat Muslim di Indonesia baru saja menerima sumbangan besar dari Raja Arab Saudi ketujuh ini.

Mengutip salah satu sumber pada Rabu, 13 Maret 2024 ini dikabarkan melalui Kementerian Urusan Islam, Dakwah dan Penyuluhan Arab Saudi bahwa Raja Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud telah menyumbangkan 20 ton kurma dan 150 boks makanan buka puasa untuk warga Muslim yang ada di Indonesia.

Tidak hanya itu saja, pemimpin Arab Saudi ini juga menghadiahkan 50 ribu mushaf Alquran bagi kaum Muslim di Tanah Air. Penyerahan sumbangan yang tak terkira ini dilakukan oleh Duta Besar (Dubes) Saudi untuk Indonesia, Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amoudi kepada Wakil Menteri Agama (Wamenag) RI Saiful Rahmat Dasuki dan Imam Besar Masjid Istiqlal, Nasaruddin Umar di Hotel ST.Regis, Rasuna Said, Jakarta Selatan.

Ilustrasi menu untuk buka puasa bersama umat muslim. Photo : ANTARA FOTO/Nyoman Budhiana

Dalam kesempatan tersebut, Dubes Al-Amoudi juga turut menyampaikan salam dan ucapan selamat menjalankan ibadah bulan suci Ramadhan kepada umat Muslim di Indonesia.

Lebih lanjut, ia juga turut mendoakan agar ibadah puasa umat Muslim di Indonesia diterima dan diberkahi oleh Allah SWT. Menurut Atase Agama Kedubes Arab Saudi untuk Indonesia, Syeikh Ahmed bin Essa Al-Hazmi adanya program buka puasa ini akan dimulai di Masjid Istiqlal, Jakarta, dan akan diteruskan ke berbagai wilayah yang di Indonesia. 

Di mana adapun total keseluruhan bantuan yang disalurkan mencakup 20 ton kurma, 150 ribu boks makanan buka puasa, dan 50 ribu mushaf Alquran.

Raja Salman Salurkan Bantuan Pangan Ramadhan di Indonesia Photo : Kementerian Agama Republik Indonesia

“Tentunya ini diberikan Raja Salman dan Putra Mahkota atas perhatian beliau terhadap seluruh umat islam di Dunia, termasuk tentunya Republik Indonesia, bagaimana mereka bisa menjalankan ibadah Ramadhan ini dengan sebaik-baiknya,” kata Dubes Saudi dikutip VIVA.co.id Rabu, 13 Maret 2024.

“Semoga diterima pahala puasanya, diberikan keberkahan,” ujarnya.

Sumbangan besar yang diberikan pihak Raja Arab Saudi ini tentu menjadi bukti nyata kerja sama antara Arab Saudi dan Indonesia dalam mendukung umat Islam di Indonesia, terutama dalam menyambut bulan suci Ramadhan.

Diharapkan dengan adanya sumbangan ini dapat memberikan manfaat besar bagi warga Muslim di seluruh Indonesia dalam menjalankan ibadah Ramadan dengan baik.

Reaksi Warganet

Sontak saja adanya kabar terkait Raja Salman yang memberikan 20 ton kurma kepada Muslim di Indonesia ini pun sukses menuai sorotan warganet di media sosial. Tak sedikit yang mengaku takjub dengan aksinya tersebut.

"Pokok sampai indo nggk di jual dengan dalih ganti uang pajak," tulis warganet.

"Alhamdulillah kami lebih pak apa yg bapak sumbangkan,alangkah baiknya uang yg dipakek buat beli itu, dipakek aja buat beli makanan lalu di sumbangkan ke Palestina," tulis pengguna media sosial lainnua.

"di dari arab saudi gratis mau di bagikan di konoha tapi di konaha nga," kata lainnya.

"Ntah dimana kurmanya raja, saya kami ada yg belum kebagian ada yg beli sendiri," kata lainnya.

"Untuk palestina jangan lupa raja," timpal lainnya.

"Jgn lupa kirim ke Gaza Palestine yg lebih butuh tuan raja," tulis lainnya.