Brilio.net - The name of Ustaz Dennis Lim is currently being widely highlighted by the public. His handsome face like a Korean actor and his soothing sermons have succeeded in making netizens stunned.
In addition to his attractive appearance, his journey of migration also stole attention. Before becoming a preacher, Dennis Lim revealed that he was once involved in the world of gambling in Thailand as a bookie.
However, the hijrah he underwent brought about a major change in his life. Now, Koh Dennis Lim is better known as a cleric who not only preaches in mosques, but is also active on various social media and often appears on screen.
His popularity certainly invites public curiosity, especially regarding the amount of fees he charges every time he is asked to fill a study. Given his widely known figure, many assume that Dennis Lim must charge high fees.
photo: Instagram/@kohdennislim
In fact, Ustaz Dennis Lim actually revealed something surprising in a podcast with Praz Teguh. In the conversation, he firmly stated that he never set a rate for the lectures he delivered.
" No, it's free, inviting a study is also free ," said Ustaz Dennis Lim, quoted from YouTube Deddy Corbuzier, Monday (30/9).
Praz Teguh, who hosted the podcast, was also curious as to why a preacher with such popularity as Koh Dennis Lim did not set a rate for each of his sermons. Regarding this, Ustaz Dennis replied that he did not deserve to set a rate.
" It's not that I don't want to be narif, but it's not appropriate to be narif, maybe. If others were more noble, I would have sinned a lot ," he said.
photo: YouTube/Deddy Corbuzier
Furthermore, he added that he felt very grateful if at every lecture event he attended, he was given a seat and a glass of water.
"We were given a drink and a chair, thank God," he continued.
Although many preachers set rates or even riders when asked to give sermons, Dennis Lim chose a different path. He believes that bringing religious teachings is a responsibility that should not be measured by material things. Even so, he still respects people who choose to accept payment in this profession.
"Whether you want to be paid or not, that's each person's choice," he said.
photo: YouTube/Deddy Corbuzier
This humble attitude and reluctance to set rates increasingly make Ustaz Dennis Lim popular with many people. Many netizens appreciate his actions, saying that this kind of attitude reflects a preacher.
" It's rare for ustd to be like this, masyaallah ," wrote gesi_lianawati.
" This is what is called a real cleric who understands religion, not a cleric who likes to flex and enrich himself ," commented @ramalanugic.
" This is valid, a few weeks ago at school my brother invited Dennis & you happened to be on the organizing committee. I asked how much Ust Dennis paid, my brother said that he didn't give a price & didn't set a fee ," said @dtamutiara26.
" Yes, actually, if you give a lecture, don't ask for a fee, it's called giving a lecture, why is there a fee for religion, it should be that there is no fee for bringing good teachings. Unless there are those who sincerely give without coercion from any party ," added @moonstone_ally.
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