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Silaturrahim and Crowdfunding: Combining Tradition with Technology

Devin Halim Wijaya27 August 2024

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Silaturrahim is an important tradition in our culture that emphasises the importance of maintaining good relationships with family, friends and the community. In today’s digital era, this concept can be applied in various aspects of life, including in crowdfunding activities. This article will discuss how silaturrahim and crowdfunding can work together, and provide a practical guide to utilising both for the common good.

What is Silaturrahim?

Silaturrahim comes from the words ‘sillah’ which means relationship and ‘rahim’ which means love. In Islam, silaturrahim is an effort to maintain good relationships with others, especially family and relatives. The Qur’an and hadith mention the importance of silaturrahim and its benefits, both in this world and in the hereafter.

Silaturrahim in the Qur’an and Hadith

In the Qur’an, Allah ta’ala says:

وَالَّذِينَ يَصِلُونَ مَا أَمَرَ اللَّهُ بِهِ أَنْ يُوصَلَ وَيَخْشَوْنَ رَبَّهُمْ وَيَخَافُونَ سُوءَ الْحِسَابِ أَنْ يُوصَلَ وَيَخْشَوْنَ رَبَّهُمْ وَيَخَافُونَ سُوءَ الْحِسَابِ.

And those who connect what Allah has commanded to be connected, and they fear their Lord and dread an evil reckoning. (Ar-Ra’d: 21)

The hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) also reinforce the importance of silaturrahim. One hadith narrated by Abu Hurairah states:

مَنْ سَرَّهُ أَنْ يُبْسَطَ لَهُ فِى رِزْقِهِ ، وَأَنْ يُنْسَأَ لَهُ فِى أَثَرِهِ ، فَلْيَصِلْ رَحِمَهُ

‘Whoever likes to have his sustenance expanded and his life prolonged should establish friendship.’ (HR. Bukhari no. 5985 and Muslim no. 2557)

Understanding Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a fundraising method that involves the participation of many people. Usually done through online platforms, crowdfunding allows individuals or organisations to raise funds from various parties to fund a specific project or initiative. Some popular crowdfunding platforms include Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and GoFundMe. In Indonesia itself, there are many platforms that can be used for crowdfunding such as Kitabisa for social platforms, and Securities Crowdfunding platforms such as nabitu for social fundraising platforms.

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Combining Silaturrahim with Crowdfunding

Silaturrahim and crowdfunding may sound like two different concepts, but both have similarities in terms of togetherness and helping each other. Here are some ways how silaturrahim can support crowdfunding:

Building Trust

In silaturrahim, trust is the main thing. When crowdfunding, trust from donors is very important. By maintaining good relations and mutual trust, the fundraising process becomes easier and more effective.

Expanding the Network

Silaturrahim helps us build a wide network. This network can be utilised to promote crowdfunding campaigns and reach more people.

Moral Support

Apart from financial support, silaturrahim also provides moral support. When we feel supported by those closest to us, our enthusiasm to achieve our goals will increase.

Strategies for Utilising Silaturrahim in Crowdfunding

Here are some strategies that can be used to utilise silaturrahim in crowdfunding campaigns:

Personalised Communication

Use a personal approach in every communication with potential donors. Greet them by name and deliver a heartfelt message.

Touching Stories

Share stories that illustrate the importance of your project or initiative. Authentic and emotional stories will more easily move people’s hearts to donate.

Utilise Social Media

Utilise social media to build relationships and promote your crowdfunding campaign. Use platforms like Instagram to share interesting updates, photos, and videos.

Collaborative Solicitation

Involve friends and family in your campaign. Ask them to help spread the word and encourage more people to participate.

Transparency and Accountability

Maintain transparency in the use of funds raised. Report regularly on the progress of the project so that donors feel valued and trust that their funds are being put to good use.

Combining the concepts of silaturrahim and crowdfunding is a smart and effective move. By maintaining good relationships and utilising technology, we can achieve our common goals more easily. Always remember to prioritise trust, transparency and togetherness in every step taken.