Nabilah Ayu Suspected of Being a Palestinian When in Jordan, Temporarily Entered Special Inspection Room

Kapanlagi.com - Actress and former JKT48 member, Nabilah Ayu, recently shared her tense experience while carrying out a humanitarian mission in Jordan. Nabila Ayu's humanitarian journey to meet Palestinian refugees in Jordan did not go smoothly all the time.

During this trip, Nabilah was suspected of being a Palestinian while crossing the border, which led to an inspection in a special room.

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1. Worries During the Journey

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Nabilah admitted to experiencing quite a tense moment, especially when at the border. This experience tested her mental strength as a volunteer.

She shared that her worries had emerged even before she departed. Her father had doubts about the safety there, but Nabilah was determined to go after reassuring herself and performing istikharah prayer.

2. Close People Ensure Safety

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She realized that mental preparation is the most important thing in this journey.

"I also, as someone who has never been there, felt a bit worried too, especially since my dad was initially like, 'Is it safe there?' but God willing, Alhamdulillah I also asked friends who have been there, and they said it was safe, alhamdulillah," said Nabilah Ayu in the Tendean area, South Jakarta.

3. Undergo Inspection at the Border

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The most thrilling moment occurred when she underwent inspection at the border. Together with Ustaz Erick Yusuf and the Nusantara Volunteer team, Nabilah departed for Jordan to deliver direct aid to Palestinian refugees.

However, the officers mistook her for a Palestinian who had changed her nationality to Indonesian. This made her have to enter a more intensive re-inspection room.

4. Mistaken for a Palestinian

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While crossing the border, Nabilah was suspected of being Palestinian by security officers. She even had to enter a special inspection room for re-examination.

"They were like talking to each other, saying 'Palestinian', they thought I was Palestinian. So I was like put into the body inspection room again, like re-checked like that," she revealed.

5. Pretending Not to Understand English

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In that situation, Nabilah admitted that she pretended not to understand English so she wouldn't be questioned further. A fear of unwanted things arose, even though she knew her intentions were good for worship and humanity.

"I kept being asked like if I was carrying a weapon, you know. Then I said something like, 'Huh?' like I was pretending I couldn't speak English, so I wouldn't be asked too deeply," she continued.

6. Grateful Despite Experiencing Mental Pressure

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Although she experienced significant mental pressure, Nabilah is grateful because in the end, everything went smoothly and safely thanks to God's help. The fear was not of the officers, but rather a worry about the bad possibilities that could happen.

"So, indeed, the fear wasn't like being afraid of them, but fearing the things that could happen. But thank God it was safe there, insya Allah, thank God, may God help and protect us," she concluded.

7. QnA Nabilah Ayu's Experience

1. What did Nabilah Ayu do in Jordan? Nabilah Ayu carried out a humanitarian mission to help Palestinian refugees by providing direct assistance.

2. Why was Nabilah Ayu suspected at the border? She was suspected of being a Palestinian by security officers while crossing the Jordanian border.

3. What was the most memorable moment for Nabilah in Jordan? The most memorable moment was meeting children who lost limbs due to the war.

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