THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF RAILWAYS INVITES THE DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF RAILWAYS' ENTIRE FAMILY TO PRAY TOGETHER AND STAY RESILIENT IN THE PANDEMIC

Jakarta (29/04) -The Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) held a prayer together with the entire DJKA extended family, including the board members and members of the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of the Directorate General of Railways of the Ministry of Transportation on Sunday (04/07). This joint prayer activity, which was initiated by the DWP of Directorate General of Railways of Ministry of Transportation was led by Ustad Arifin Djajadiningrat.

In his report, Secretary of the Directorate General of Railways Zulmafendi said that this joint prayer activity was carried out to complement the efforts that had been made so that this pandemic was immediately lifted by the God Almighty. "Because after all, the pandemic will only come and go when God is willing to," said Zulmafendi.

Furthermore, Zulmafendi invited the entire DJKA extended family to participate in praying for the employees and families of DJKA employees who are currently struggling with this vicious virus. The reason is, to this date, a total of about 60 employees of the DJKA head office who have been reported as positive SARS-Cov-2 virus of various variants are undergoing treatment, either through self-isolation or more serious treatment.

The Director-General of Railways, Zulfikri, added that the ongoing and worsening pandemic conditions were the right moment for reflection and introspection. "The Covid-19 pandemic has really forced us to realize how small and helpless humans are in front of the Divine Rabbi," added Zulfikri.

Through this joint prayer activity, Zulfikri also invites the entire DJKA family to always pray for their relatives and DJKA employees who are still struggling with this disease that has no cure yet. Because the pandemic condition is increasingly worrying with the number of cases doesn't seem to stop climbing. Zulfikri also expressed his deep condolences for all the victims and families affected by the ferocity of this pandemic.

In order to encounter the ongoing pandemic, Zulfikri invites the entire DJKA family to always remind the surrounding environment to continue to implement the health protocols. "Never get tired of reminding our brothers and sisters who are still negligent, to implement the health protocols and follow the recommendations given by the government," said Zulfikri. The reason is, according to Zulfikri, the various efforts that have been made by the government, need support from the community so that this pandemic can end soon.

Zulfikri also said that even though vaccination had been carried out, Adaptation of New Habits activities still needed to be carried out. "Masks need to be worn continuously, keep your distance and avoid crowds, and never forget washing your hands," he said. Especially with the implementation of the Emergency PPKM policy, Zulfikri hopes that each element of the DJKA extended family will be able to refrain from traveling if has no urgent matter.

Zulfikri closed his remarks by expressing his appreciation to the DWP officials of the Directorate General of Railways of the Ministry of Transportation for initiating this activity. Zulfikri also invited the entire DJKA family who was present to be able to listen to the tausyiah delivered by Ust. Arifin Djajadiningrat, and always pray to God Almighty. "Because no matter how worldly endeavors are made, it is still God's power that determines," added Zulfikri.

In line with Zulfikri, Ust. Arifin conveyed in his tausiyah that critical moments are the right time to draw closer to God Almighty. Because Ust. Arifin believes that only His chosen servants will receive protection from the viciousness of this virus. "Therefore, let us, as servants of Allah SWT, always pray for His pleasure, and draw closer to Him so that we are always kept away from this COVID-19 disease," he concluded. (SPN/HJA)