A Ramadan 1447 H study session coupled with assistance distribution\nto orphans and the underprivileged was held at Endan Andansih Mosque in\nPurwakarta on Saturday, 14 March 2026. In addition to religious\nteachings, the event included the distribution of food aid to the\nsurrounding community as a demonstration of social concern during the\nholy month of Ramadan. Various community leaders and invited guests\nattended the activities, which took place in a dignified atmosphere of\ntogetherness.<\/p>\n
In his remarks, Hery Susanto, a member of the Indonesian Ombudsman,\nwho served as keynote speaker, stated that Ramadan represents an\nimportant opportunity to strengthen the balance between spiritual\nworship and social responsibility. He emphasised that religious values\nare reflected not only in humanity\u2019s relationship with God, but also in\ncare for one another.<\/p>\n
\u201cRamadan teaches us that religiosity does not end with personal\nworship. Worship should generate social awareness. When we are able to\nfeel the difficulties of others and are moved to help, that is where\nhumaneness and faith walk together,\u201d said Hery.<\/p>\n
During the event, organisers distributed approximately 1,000 food aid\npackages to communities around the mosque. The assistance was provided\nas a demonstration of concern for residents in need and to help ease the\nburden on the community during their observance of the fasting\nperiod.<\/p>\n
Hery viewed sharing activities such as this as having broader\nsignificance than merely material assistance. He believed that social\nactivities involving various segments of society strengthen networks of\nsolidarity and build trust within social life.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen communities, organisations, and leaders come together in a\nsingle social movement, what develops is not merely material assistance.\nWhat grows is mutual trust, empathy, and solidarity that form a strong\nfoundation for national life,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
He also highlighted that the dynamic global situation requires\nsociety to strengthen unity and social resilience. In the face of\nvarious global challenges, Indonesian society must maintain harmony and\nreinforce care as the collective strength of the nation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe witness a world that is not always stable. Therefore, society\nmust continue to strengthen unity and compassion. A strong nation is one\nwhose citizens care for and help one another,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Beyond emphasising the social aspect, Hery also encouraged the\ncommunity to use Ramadan as an opportunity to strengthen spiritual\nquality and inner peace. He believed that inner peace enables\nindividuals to face life\u2019s challenges more wisely and makes it easier to\nspread goodness to others.<\/p>\n
\u201cInner peace enables a person to face various life problems more\nwisely. From that peace comes empathy, compassion, and the desire to\nbenefit others,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
He hopes that religious activities accompanied by social action such\nas assistance and food distribution can continue sustainably. According\nto him, such activities not only help those in need but also strengthen\nthe spirit of mutual cooperation that is the primary strength of the\nIndonesian nation.<\/p>\n
Also present at the event were Muhammad Yusuf Ateh, Chairman of the\nBoard of Trustees of the Endan Andansih Foundation, Aceh Endang Usman,\nAdministrator of the Endan Andansih Foundation, and preacher Ustadz\nRahmat Baiquni. The activities concluded with a collective prayer led by\nthe local MUI Chairman.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/assistance-for-orphans-and-the-underprivileged-emphasising-compassion-and-community-spirit-during-ramadan-1773503695", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }