Inspiratif, Kisah Juru Parkir Selalu Baca Al Qur'an

CNN Indonesia
27 Apr 202202:00

Summary

TLDRSutardjo, a 50-year-old parking attendant from Klaten, Central Java, has maintained a remarkable routine of reading the Quran during his breaks since 1996. Originally working as a rickshaw driver, Sutardjo transitioned to his current role in 2013 while continuing his spiritual practice. He completes the Quran twice a month, with even more dedication during Ramadan. His perseverance has inspired admiration from local store visitors. In recognition of his devotion, an Ustadz in Klaten sponsored his pilgrimage to Mecca in 2019, offering an extraordinary reward for his unwavering faith and dedication.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Sutardjo, a 50-year-old man from Klaten, Central Java, works as a parking attendant at Plaza Klaten, located at Simpang Lima.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Every day, Sutardjo starts his work by parking vehicles outside an accessory store in the area.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ After arranging the vehicles, he takes time to read the Quran while waiting for customers to shop.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Sutardjo has been incorporating Quran reading into his work routine since 1996 when he worked as a rickshaw driver.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ He switched to being a parking attendant in 2013 and has continued his Quran-reading habit.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Sutardjo manages to finish reading the entire Quran twice a month, and even more during Ramadan.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ During Ramadan, Sutardjo is able to complete reading the Quran more than three times per month.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Sutardjoโ€™s dedication to reading the Quran while working has impressed many visitors to the store.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ A local ustadz (Islamic scholar) in Klaten was so inspired by Sutardjo's routine that he arranged for him to perform Umrah with his wife in 2019.
  • ๐Ÿ˜€ Sutardjoโ€™s story serves as an inspiration for others, showing that it is possible to maintain religious devotion even with a busy work schedule.

Q & A

  • Who is Sutardjo and where does he work?

    -Sutardjo is a 50-year-old man from Klaten, Central Java. He works as a parking attendant at the Simpang Lima Plaza in Klaten, where he assists customers by parking their vehicles.

  • What is Sutardjo's routine while working as a parking attendant?

    -While working as a parking attendant, Sutardjo often takes time to read the Al-Quran during his breaks, particularly after arranging the vehicles and while waiting for customers to finish shopping.

  • How long has Sutardjo been incorporating reading the Al-Quran into his work routine?

    -Sutardjo has been reading the Al-Quran during his work breaks since 1996 when he was working as a rickshaw driver. He continues this habit now as a parking attendant, which started in 2013.

  • How many times does Sutardjo manage to complete reading the Al-Quran each month?

    -Sutardjo manages to finish reading the Al-Quran twice a month, and during the month of Ramadan, he can complete it even more, up to three and a half times.

  • How do the visitors at the plaza feel about Sutardjo's habit of reading the Al-Quran?

    -Visitors to the plaza are impressed by Sutardjo's habit of reading the Al-Quran while working. Many find it admirable and consider it an example for others to follow.

  • What recognition did Sutardjo receive for his dedication to reading the Al-Quran?

    -In 2019, Sutardjo was rewarded for his dedication to reading the Al-Quran when a religious leader from Klaten sponsored his pilgrimage to Mecca for Umrah, along with his wife.

  • What profession did Sutardjo have before becoming a parking attendant?

    -Before becoming a parking attendant in 2013, Sutardjo worked as a rickshaw driver.

  • How does Sutardjo manage to continue his religious practice despite his busy work schedule?

    -Sutardjo manages to continue his religious practice by dedicating time to read the Al-Quran during his work breaks, demonstrating his ability to balance work and worship.

  • What impact has Sutardjo's actions had on the community?

    -Sutardjo's habit of reading the Al-Quran while working has inspired others, with many people seeing him as a role model for balancing faith with daily work.

  • Why is Sutardjo's story considered inspiring?

    -Sutardjo's story is inspiring because he maintains a strong commitment to his religious practices despite his demanding work as a parking attendant, showcasing perseverance and dedication to faith.

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