Kotabaru, S Kalimantan (ANTARA) - The district government of Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, together with the Ministry of Religious Affairs Office (Kemenag), the regional leadership coordination forum (forkopimda), religious and community leaders perform Salat Istisqa (istisqa prayer).
Kotabaru Deputy Regent Syairi Mukhlis said that Istisqa prayer (prayer for rain) was a form of earnest effort and an act of humanity as servant of Allah the Almighty to seek His aid, particularly amidst the prolonged dry season.
“The Istisqa prayer this morning is a form of our effort and huminity as servants of Allah Subhanahu Wataala to ask for His help, asking him to send down rain and brings blessing to the region and people of Kotabaru,” he said here, Wednesday.
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Istisqa prayer started at 07.00 Wita and took place at Siring Laut Kotabaru Park.
The prolonged dry season have an impact on various aspects of people's lives, ranging from clean water needs, agriculture, plantation, livestock to various other activities.
Salat Istisqa is an opportunity to encourage the community to strengthen their faith and devotion to Allah the Almighty, increase istighfar (seeking forgiveness), repent for all mistakes and increase alm and good deeds.
“Let us always avoid all form of disobedience and injustice. May Allah be pleased to grant our supplications through our collective prayers and efforts,” said Syairi.
He also hopes that the rain that falls will provide benefits to the community and the environment, as well as bring safety, health and welfare to all people in Kotabaru.
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