"Allohumma solli'alaa Muhammad, wa'ala aali Muhammad"
Salawat and greetings were immediately spoken when looking at the calligraphy painting bearing the Prophet Muhammad SAW which was plastered on the partition walls in the Jakarta Islamic Center building.
At that place, a Ramadan Festival initiated by Islamic Authentic Artifacts was held. The objects that have been used or used are very attached to the Great Prophet Muhammad SAW on display.
Entering the entrance to the exhibition arena, the heart was immediately touched with the chant of Salawat. Especially in this month of Ramadan, it feels very appropriate to increase our faith and pray in front of the living witness of the Prophet.
It is fitting that the citizens of the capital should be happy in this blessed month. How could I not, the great Prophet Muhammad SAW is now present in North Jakarta.
Yes, the public can have the opportunity to directly see the relics of the Prophet Muhammad on display at the Jakarta Islamic Center, Kramat Jaya Raya Street, Koja, North Jakarta.
Visitors only need to pay IDR 50,000 as donations to be grateful for the pleasure of seeing very historical objects for Islamic civilization.
Of course, with strict health protocols, the general public can capture moments that may only be seen once in the next 10-20 years, especially in Jakarta. Visitors can take pictures with the Prophet's belongings. But remember, don't turn your back or take selfies with artifacts.
Head of Artifact Exhibition Organizer Muhammad Rifqi (Ekky) said these artifacts were imported directly from several countries, namely from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Brunei Darussalam, and Malaysia.
"Indeed, each owner has a collector, certified and surrounded to various countries for display", said Ekky when met by VOI, at JIC Koja, North Jakarta, Saturday, April 24.
Rifqi or familiarly called Ekky Pitung explained that the artifact exhibition, which has been prepared since 2019, should have been held in April 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic, which began to escalate, has postponed the exhibition until it can be held in this year's Ramadan.
"Indeed, the only opportunity in Jakarta is in this month of Ramadan. Hopefully, the people, especially Muslims and Muslims, do not waste the opportunities that exist in this Ramadan, in Jakarta, because they have been taken to various regions, namely Aceh, Padang, then Medan. Sumatra, because Jakarta is finished", he explained.
This artifact exhibition is open from Friday, April 23 to Monday, May 3, 2021. The exhibition hours are from 09.00 WIB to 18.00. Meanwhile, special visitors for reservations are enforced from 19.00 to 22.00 WIB.
"So Muslims and Muslims will be given our time until May 3. Hopefully, we are healthy while running the holy month of Ramadan, please have a look," continued Ekky.
Ekky said, the total artifacts on display at the Jakarta Islamic Center, North Jakarta, totaled 35 items. Where objects belonging to the Prophet Muhammad, there are 15 types, while 22 others belong to the companions of the Prophet.
"Not all of the artifacts belonged to the Prophet, here he owned 15 directly, the rest were the kiswah of the Kaaba of the Uthmani era, the Raudhah carpet. The personal one had hair, beard, cupping blood, sweat that had turned into crystals, soles of the feet, there was a place to drink his milk. "There was another drinking bag when he moved. It was made of camel skin. It was found by MasyaAllah in a messy condition then slowly stitched it back into shape as before", explained Ekky.
There were also those found by archaeologists in a condition that they could not be helped anymore, which were found in the Medina market and had even been destroyed.
"But because there is a story about the item, we bring it, and it does have an owner. These are things that we need to take care of to recall his journey, his struggle. For Muslims he is Allah's lover, with the hope that we will receive intercession", said Ekky.
What's Special about the legacy of the Prophet Muhammad SAW
Chairman of the Artifact Exhibition Organizer, Muhammad Rifqi or who is familiarly called Ekky Pitung said, the most special and most favorite in the exhibition in Jakarta is the turban that Prophet usually wears.
"Imamate, a true favorite. Imamate is the Prophet's turban. Actually, there are three collections of turban, only now in Probolinggo. All of them (the Prophet's legacy, ed) has 71 items, here (exhibited in Jakarta, ed) there are 35", he said.
This turban has three types of colors, each of which was used by the Prophet according to its meaning, namely white, black and green. In Jakarta, only green turbans are displayed, while white and black turbans are in Probolinggo, East Java.
"We are green, there are signs that what is he wearing white, what about green, how black, there are meanings", explained Ekky.
If the Prophet used a green turban, it was a sign that the Prophet was ready to fight and fight with the Quraish or infidels. "So green indicates that Rasulullah is a fighter", said Ekky.
Meanwhile, the white turban is used to stay in touch with friends or to give sermons. Meanwhile, the black turban is his daily life.
"But if he already uses green, we will call the Imamate a leader. That is Bismillah in nature", he explained.
Some artifacts are most difficult to find, namely the former container of milk for the Prophet Muhammad. The Prophet's family drink container is usually used to fill camel milk and goat's milk on certain days. This milk container is used to fill the milk drink of Your Mightiness Rasulullah SAW, Saidatina Fatimah RA, Saidina Ali RA, Saidina Hassan RA, Saidina Hussin RA when they were a child.
"The most difficult thing (to get, ed) is the place for the Prophet's milk. Previously, it was dented, then it was shattered. The stone is also not arbitrary", said Ekky.
One Footstep is Dhikr
The visitors on the second day admitted that the organizing committee was busier. Perhaps, the information has reached the ears of the Prophet's lovers.
This artifact exhibition was deliberately held during the second 10 days of Ramadan. According to its virtue, these are the days when the door to God's forgiveness is opened as widely as possible.
Based on a hadith narrated by Abu Hurairah it reads "From Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu, where he said that the Messenger of Allah SAW said:" The beginning of the month of Ramadan is Rahmah, the middle is maghfirah and finally itqum minan nar, Maghfiroh" means forgiveness.
"This can be used as the value of our worship because it adds faith, positive activities, especially when we come here with courtesy, one step of dhikr has the benefit", said Ekky.
Ekky said that people who wanted to be at night were also allowed. It is scheduled after the Isha prayer until 22.00 WIB, for group visitors such as the Ta'lim Assembly or Islamic boarding schools can make reservations in advance. In fact, it can also hold recitation for pray to Allah SWT at the same time.
"So we purposely made it for the night with anyone with a prior reservation. That means we give a break at night, please give us a carpet", he said.
For information, the committee will hold the Nuzulul Qur'an night or the 17th night of Ramadan at the exhibition arena, which falls on Wednesday night, April 28.
"This is especially our activity in Nuzulul Qur'an, we pray for the nation to be free from Covid, the economy will be lifted again, everyone lives normally. Together with the Messenger of Allah, we pray for the nation so that all in the future can become Baldatun Thoyibatun Warobbun Ghofur or a good country that is forgiven by Allah SWT. Or in Javanese philosophy, it is known as 'Gemah Ripah Loh Jinawi'.
Of course, the event will be limited to only 50 people with seats apart, given that there are still social restrictions as an implementation of health protocols. Even then, it seems that only certain figures.
The committee is still waiting for confirmation from DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan, whether it will come on the night of Nuzulul Qur'an or at the closing of the exhibition.
"Soon, we will meet to discuss this agenda, whether the night of Nuzulul Qur'an or the closing. So he also still messages about health protocol", said Ekky.
Once again, Ekky, who is also the initiator of the preservation of Islamic heritage, Islamic Authentic Artifacts, also invited all Muslims in DKI Jakarta and its surroundings to come to witness the exhibition of the relics of the Prophet Muhammad SAW at JIC Koja, North Jakarta.
Because this opportunity only comes once in Jakarta, even in 10 or 20 years, it is not certain that there will be a similar exhibition. If you also want to see people, you have to fly to Turkey first, with the Prophet's relics on display. Even then, only 20 items.
After Jakarta, the artifact exhibition will continue to Aceh, Medan, and Padang, West Sumatra.
"This is why we give it a long time so that all the ummah, especially Muslims and Muslims, do not waste any more time. This is a significant place, the best distance and this is an extraordinary value. Even in 10-20 years, we will not necessarily enjoy or see the Prophet's property", said Ekky.
"And the apostle's promise that anyone who glorifies Allah and himself will be welcomed at the door of heaven", said Ekky.
So what are you waiting for? Bless this Ramadan by lightening the feet to be grateful for the blessings of seeing what the Messenger of Allah left for his Ummah to increase his love for Him.
Hopefully, also by taking care of the Prophet Muhammad, can be a way for us to get help or intercession of the Prophet Muhammad on the Day of Resurrection. Amen ...
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