UNS — Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta students achieve another national level accomplishment. Kusnul Khotimah, a Physics Education Program Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) student, won the 1st prize in a national speech competition held by Jamaah Vokasi Al Alim Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).
In the competition that raises the theme of “Ramadan amid the pandemic”, Kusnul invited her fellows to continue improving their faith and piety amid the pandemic by applying health protocols. In addition, Kusnul mentioned that the limitation imposed during the pandemic should not stop Muslims from performing their activities. “That’s why in my speech, I invited my fellows to use their time wisely amid the pandemic to improve their faith and piety,” she explained to uns.ac.id on Sunday (23/5/2021).
The second-semester student also invited her friends to study and apply their knowledge in her speech. Sharing knowledge is a part of da’wah in Islam. She added that a pandemic is not a barrier but a test of faith for pious people. “Hopefully, with our efforts and wishes, Allah will put an end to the Covid-19 pandemic,” she said.
In the competition held on 10 May 2021, Kusnul recorded herself giving a speech and uploaded the recording to Instagram for assessment. She is delighted with the result after participating in dozens of competitions with unsatisfactory results. She hopes that this achievement will be a starting point for her to share the spirit of kindness.
“I also hope that UNS could encourage and support students to continue achieving excellence,” she concluded. Humas UNS
Reporter: Bayu Aji Prasetya
Editor: Dwi Hastuti