Earthquake in Indonesia [27 May 2006]
The Light (UK), July 2006 Issue (p. 6)
On Saturday 27th May a strong earthquake struck Java, Indonesia, about 10 miles south of Yogyakarta, resulting in the deaths of over 6000 people. This affected our Jamaat as well. Mr Akbar Abdullah reports:
“Our Indonesian Jamaat suffered loss of life of one brother and sustained considerable damage to mosque, school complex and teachers’ and members’ housing. Our Jamaats from Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Thailand, India, Canada, U.S.A., United Kingdom, Holland, Germany, Suriname and Guyana have all issued letters of prayers and support for our dear brethren in Indonesia. With our prayers we must now determine in whatever way we can assist our brethren to rebuild their losses.”
Mr Iwan Yusuf B. Lelana, General Secretary, AAIIL, Indonesia, writes:
“This is true that none of our brothers lost their life (except one student reported by the President) due to the earthquake but many lost their houses and properties and many of them are still staying under tents. Alhamdulillah, that our schools and masjid are still there but they still need to be renovated. Some walls to be demolished for safety and of course a lot of fund has to be spent. Alhamdulillah, all of our brothers’ and sisters’ spirit is still there. We keep our faith and hope that it will be strengthened. Amin.”