Fund raising

Fund raising

From Media Indonesia

On Jl. Jembatan Besi II, Tambora, a mosque is being built. The
construction of this mosque has been going on for a year or so.
However, a shortage of funds has made the committee get its
people to collect contributions from the community and from
passersby by placing charity boxes in front of the construction
site. In addition, they have also hung banners on trees and ask
for donations from passing motorists and their passengers.

Those collecting funds should stand at the side of the road
while asking for funds, not in the middle of it, so that they do
not obstruct the traffic and cause traffic jams.

Besides, what is even more disturbing in my opinion (and I
believe many other people's too) is the use of an amplifier and a
loudspeaker at a high volume.

As a Muslim, I am aware of the need for a mosque as a place of
worship. However, should we not consider other people's rights
for peace and quiet. There are schools and a maternity hospital
near the construction site and, naturally, they need a peaceful
atmosphere.

I think they should just try to use banners and other methods
that are most acceptable to the general public. The people will
show their sympathy and readily offer their contributions.

JANTO

Jakarta