Masjid Assalam held another SMART visit—Sambang Masjid Assalam Rajut Talisilaturrahmi—at Masjid Baitul Mukminin in Sepinggan on Sunday, 25 October 2026, after the dawn prayer.
Almost 30 people took part, bringing together Masjid Assalam representatives and organizers of mosques and prayer rooms around RT 17 in Sepinggan to build relationships, share experience and discuss local needs.
Attendees included Masjid Baitul Mukminin DKM chair Ahmad Sofyan, who also serves as secretary-general of the Balikpapan city DMI branch; South Balikpapan DMI branch chair Adi Muntono; and local DKM chairs. RT 17 head Abdul Qahhar, who also manages Baitul Maal Masjid Assalam, joined the meeting.
Sharing mosque-management experience
Masjid Assalam general chair H. Rachman Tanjung and daily chair H. Muhammad Dheny M. J. spoke about mosque management and program development. A discussion followed, allowing organizers to exchange ideas about congregation needs and potential collaboration in Sepinggan.
SMART encourages mosques to provide education, social support and community empowerment alongside worship. The presence of DMI representatives, neighborhood leaders and DKM chairs helped strengthen communication between mosques and the people they serve.
Support for people in need
The visit also included the distribution of 50 kilograms of rice and 10 basic-food packages to people in need. The aid illustrated how mosques, neighborhood organizers and social institutions can work together to deliver practical support.
The gathering ended with an opportunity for participants to meet informally and continue building relationships. Masjid Assalam hopes SMART will open the way to sustained cooperation in mosque management, community services and social programs, in keeping with its slogan, “Together with the Community, Enlivening Mosques and Prayer Rooms.”
