The Story of Ariqah Alifia, Champion of Dream Inspiring Women 2023 Dreaming of Going to Mecca in a Train Car

Dream - Ariqah Alifia, a beautiful girl from Jakarta, couldn't hide her emotions when the host of Dream Day Ramadan Fest 2023 announced the winner of Dream Inspiring Women 2023 held on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Ranking first, Ariqah successfully won the first place in the event.

The UIN Jakarta student couldn't hold back her tears when asked to go on stage to receive the champion title and bring home a free umrah ticket from Umroh.com. This voluntary worship will be her first umrah experience.

"I truly consider the opportunity to participate in Dream Inspiring Women as my biggest chance because my focus is not just the prize, but what I value the most is learning and expanding my network," she told Dream.

She never thought she could receive the DIW title, which is an annual competition from Dream.co.id. She had doubts when she saw the abilities and talents of the other DIW 2023 participants.

"I hope I can fulfill this responsibility well and inspire women around me," said Ariqah.

The girl who is currently in her sixth semester of college has gone through various selections, starting from the top 100, the final 50, until becoming the winner. She prepared for all of it by doing her best according to the criteria.

"I want to convey to all women, Do your best, wherever you are, whenever you are, whatever you are, because you are Muslim, be proud to be a Muslim," Ariqah continued when answering the jury's question in the event.

Through Dream Inspiring Women 2023, Ariqah hopes to share inspiration with everyone, especially hijabis. She even dreams of creating a platform for talented women.

"I want to show that women are amazing, and Dream.co.id also provides a platform for women," she said.

When asked about her current dream career, Ariqah enthusiastically hopes to become an influencer. With this profession, she hopes to have an impact on everyone.

"Someone who can influence and have a positive effect on the people around them," she said.

In her life principle, Ariqah admits that everyone who pursues something they love and aspire to will do it with a happy heart. The same goes for her dream of becoming an influencer.

Not only that, this hijabi who is studying Islamic Broadcasting Communication (KPI) also has a dream of opening a media startup.

In addition to being a student, it is known that Ariqah is also a freelancer script writer, MC, and voice over artist.

There is an interesting story when she was on a train that deeply touched her. When she received the news of being among the top 50 participants of DIW, she imagined as if the train transformed into Mecca, the House of Allah.

"This is the power of Allah to make things easier for me," she said.