DDHK.ORG - Leader of the Islamic Boarding School Muallaf Dompet Dhuafa Bintaro, Ustadz Fajar Shofari Nugraha, said that the factor of economic pressure experienced by converts is one of the challenges faced in fostering converts. Because, with this condition they become very sensitive and easily ignite their emotions.
"For that, the pesantren has a Muallafpreneur program, which is a program of mentoring talents and business interests of converts. One of them, through the opening of Kedai Muallaf Sektor 9 in the Bintaro Muallaf Islamic Boarding School. Those who manage it, we provide business assistance, "said Ustadz Fajar.
Even so, every day the pesantren provides financial support for converts in need. Either for education funding needs, or for economic needs.
In addition, converts with certain skills are also associated with the Independence Institute Dompet Dhuafa which is located in Karawaci, Tangerang, Banten. The Independence Institute itself honed the skills of the participants, including mechanics, HP technicians, culinary, fashion, and other skills.
One of those who have been linked, a convert named Abdullah. "He was a former chef (cook) at Hotel JW Marriot and Hotel Sahid, became a teacher there," said Ustadz Fajar.
Ustadz Husnul Muttaqin, coach of the daily Muallaf at the Muallaf Islamic Boarding School Dompet Dhuafa Bintaro, explained, the problem of economic pressure sometimes arises as a result of the treatment of their families after converting to Islam. Because, according to the analysis of the pesantren board, so far the majority of converts have been tested for their faith.
"Certainly! There is a way for the test, "said Ustadz Husnul.
On average, this test has become "sunnatullah", because it is so frequent. That is, once they changed religions, the family completely cut off ties. Existing property is taken. In fact, they are trying to make these converts have no identity at all, so they can't live. If there is a KTP, if possible burn it. Family card (KK) and diploma too.
"They were attacked psychologically. It makes a lot of them stressed, depressed. One of the impacts is that they also experience economic pressure, "he said. [DDHK. ORG]
