Teguh Islean Septura, an Indonesian, experiences intense pain as a result of laser treatment that targets the subtle tattoo on his shoulder. The original musician has the strength to continue because of his desire to “repent” during Ramzan.
While playing in a circle, he had his back, arms, and feet tattooed. Septura has recently become a powerful believer in Islam, saying that Muslims should keep their God-given system intact.
” As people, we occasionally make mistakes. As a health worker aimed the pale light wand at Septura’s body, blasting the red, green, and black colours with its piercing light, Seputra said,” Now I want to enhance myself by moving closer to God.” I regret having ruined my body because God gave me fresh skin.
For practicing Muslims to “repent,” an increasing number of people in Jakarta are accessing free scar treatment services provided by Amil Zakat National Agency, an Islamist charity organization, during Ramzan.
The initiative, which first started in 2019, takes place every during Ramzan, a time when people practice fasting, worship, moral reflection, and perform generous acts. With a full participation of almost 3, 000 individuals to date, the program this year has attracted 700 registrants.
” We want to open the door for people who want to hijrah, including those who want to get their tattoo removed,” said Mohammad Asep Wahyudi, the event’s consultant. He noted that many people lack the necessary funds or training in safe scar treatment options.
For substantial tattoos like Septura’s, the cost of laser removal, which requires multiple sessions and possibly incomplete results, may reach thousands of dollars.
Tattoos have strong ties to criminal activity and criminals in some Asian cultures. Beyond spiritual restrictions, attitudes toward tattoos in Indonesia with a Muslim majority reflect discriminatory attitudes toward women who face the threat of being sexy or inadequate for union if they are tattooed.
When Sri Indrayati was 22 years old, she tattooed the name of her second daughter on her finger. She regretted that her children had repeatedly requested that it be removed, citing the wet, untidy writing she had received.
The children whisper to one another,” Look at that aunt, she has a tattoo,” as my grandson and I go to class together. she stated.
As a student to show gang acceptance, Evalia Zadora tattooed” Hope, Love and Rock & Roll” to her upper chest and a huge star on her back. She is now requesting expulsion to strengthen her spiritual stance and to honor her mother’s wants.
Zadora, 36, said,” Bad image ( against people with tattoos ) is not a big deal for me, but it affected my husband and son.” I want to get rid of my tattoo because they are uncomfortable with it and I honor their thoughts.
