Rumah Tajwid: Bridging Knowledge and Action in Europe

Duisburg, Germany – A warm and reflective atmosphere filled DJH Duisburg during Muslimah Qur’an Camp, held from May 3 to 4, 2025. The event was initiated by Rumah Tajwid’s International Chapter, hosted by Muslim Ruhr, and supported through collaborations with Masjid Indonesia Frankfurt and Kharisma Woman & Education. It brought together 156 participants from various cities across Germany and neighboring countries for an intensive 24-hour stay-in program.

Unlike previous years, this year’s Qur’an Camp featured a special youth segment for Muslim girls aged 12–20. With a thematic and interactive approach, this segment was designed to nurture spiritual and social connections among young Muslimah in the diaspora. The teen participants engaged in discussions, group activities, and mentoring sessions led by experienced older sisters.

Carrying the theme “When Knowledge Fails to Translate into Action: Why and What Are the Consequences?”, the core sessions centered around Surah Al-Jumu‘ah, verses 1–8. In a deeply contemplative lecture, Ust. Hartanto Saryono, Lc., Al Hafizh, Founder of Rumah Tajwid Indonesia, explained how knowledge that is not followed by action can become a burden in the Hereafter, as illustrated in the Qur’anic metaphor of the Jewish people who carried the Torah but failed to practice it.

“Knowledge is light. But that light fades when we store it only in memory without putting it into practice. The true blessing of knowledge lies in sincere and consistent action,” said Ust. Hartanto in front of an audience that filled the main seminar hall.

In addition to the main study sessions, participants took part in various Qur’an-related activities, including surah reflection (tadabbur), group tilawah (recitation), and guided discussions aimed at strengthening spiritual bonds and building a supportive Muslimah community abroad. A strong sense of sisterhood was felt throughout the event, as all participants stayed overnight at the same venue, sharing experiences as Muslim women living in Germany.

The event culminated the next day with a public Tabligh Akbar attended by 200 people, including Indonesian Muslims from various cities. This grand session, titled “When Our Children Don’t Meet Expectations,” was delivered by Ustadzah Edvarina Edwar, a family da’wah advocate and tahsin mentor from IMSA USA. In her heartfelt talk, she encouraged parents to re-evaluate their expectations of their children and replace them with more prayerful, understanding, and Qur’an-centered approaches.

“Children are not our personal ambitions to fulfill. They are entrusted souls who need to be nurtured with values, not just chased with targets. When expectations fall short, don’t rush to feel disappointed. It may be Allah guiding us to a deeper understanding of love and patience,” she advised.

This event served as a powerful example of the collaborative spirit among Indonesian Muslim communities abroad, providing a space for growth, learning, and mutual support. Mutia Hafiyyani, Chairperson of the 2025 Qur’an Camp, expressed her gratitude for the smooth execution of the event and praised the enthusiasm of participants from diverse backgrounds, cities, and even neighboring countries.

“All participants joined the program with focus and eagerness. We are deeply thankful to our donors, local committees, and everyone who supported this event in any form. May Allah reward all these contributions with abundant blessings,” she said.

The 2025 Muslimah Qur’an Camp is one of the flagship programs of Rumah Tajwid, a learning platform dedicated to deepening the understanding of Qur’anic recitation (tajwid), pronunciation refinement (tahsin), and reflection (tadabbur). Through their official Instagram account @rumahtajwidofficial, Rumah Tajwid actively promotes both online and offline learning programs and connects certified teachers from around the globe.

As the event came to a close, participants returned home with renewed motivation to harmonize their knowledge with action and to build Qur’an-centered households in their own communities. True to the core message of the event: knowledge is not just to be memorized—it is meant to be lived, so that the light of the Qur’an shines in our lives and families.