Prayers during Earthquakes Taught by the Prophet Muhammad and Tips to Save Yourself from Serious Risks

"Prayer during Earthquake as Taught by Prophet Muhammad and Tips to Save Yourself from Serious Risks"

Dream - Earthquake disasters often strike several regions in Indonesia. Most recently, an earthquake shook Garut on April 27, 2024, with a magnitude of 6.5 and a depth of 10 km, felt in several areas outside the city, including Jakarta. As it is known, Indonesia is a country prone to earthquakes due to its location on the convergence of three tectonic plates, namely the Indo-Australian plate, the Eurasian plate, and the Pacific plate. This position makes Indonesia vulnerable to earthquakes, so the community must always be vigilant in the face of unexpected earthquake disasters.

The following is the translation of the 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The way to deal with earthquakes must be learned and understood well because several incidents have shown that this natural disaster can cause a significant number of casualties. Even the major earthquake followed by a tsunami in Aceh in 2004 claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people."

Prayers during Earthquakes Taught by the Prophet Muhammad and Tips to Save Yourself from Serious Risks

Aside from knowing and understanding how to deal with earthquakes, as religious people, we must also submit ourselves and strive to memorize prayer readings during earthquakes. Natural disasters are natural phenomena that should not make us curse such events. Disasters should be seen as a warning to humans about the importance of seeking protection from Allah SWT. Here are prayer readings during earthquakes that can be practiced as summarized by Dream through various sources.

"Prayer during an Earthquake"

"In Sahih Muslim, there is a prayer during earthquakes that friends of Dream can practice."

Actually, this prayer was recited by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) when there was a strong wind blowing. However, it can also be recited during natural disasters, such as earthquakes. Here is the prayer to seek protection from Allah SWT during an earthquake: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا أَرْسَلْتَ بِهِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا وَشَرِّ مَا أَرْسَلْتَ بِهِ Translation: O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, the goodness within it, and the goodness that it was sent with. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil within it, and the evil that it was sent with.

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Tips Saving Yourself during an Earthquake

The following are some tips that can help Dream friends in saving themselves during an earthquake:

1. Stay Calm

Preserve tranquility, Dream friend, and try not to panic. This will help you think clearly and take the right steps.

2. Find Protection

Find a safe place inside or outside the building. Avoid potentially dangerous areas such as windows, cracked walls, or objects that could collapse.

3. Drop, Cover, and Hold On

If you are indoors, lower yourself to the floor, take cover under a table or bench, and hold on tightly. This will help protect you from falling objects or debris.

4. Avoid Dangerous Area

Avoid using the elevator and avoid areas with risks such as glass walls, loosely secured bookshelves, or other heavy objects.

5. Do not be near tall buildings.

"If Dream's friend is outside, avoid being near tall buildings, electric poles, or other structures that may collapse."

6. After the Earthquake

After the earthquake is over, check whether your Dream friends or people around you are injured. Also check for damage to surrounding buildings and avoid entering damaged buildings.

7. Follow Local Guidelines

Follow the instructions from local authorities and emergency broadcasts for the latest information and guidance on further actions.

8. Prepare an Emergency Plan

Before an earthquake occurs, it is important to have an emergency plan that has been prepared beforehand with your family or other household members.

9. Understand the Evacuation Procedure

Know the evacuation route from where Dream's friend lives or works, as well as the location where the family will meet in case of separation.

10. Prepare Emergency Bag

Prepare an emergency bag containing essential items such as drinking water, non-perishable food, medication, communication devices, spare clothing, and so on.

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