West Java MUI Urges Residents To Hold Occult Prayers Regarding The Search For Ridwan Kamil's Child

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of West Java Province appealed to local residents to hold occult prayers related to the search for Ridwan Kamil's eldest son, Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz or Eril, which has entered its sixth day.

"If there is no certainty for up to six days, it would be best if the occult prayer could be performed. That is the guidance," said West Java Provincial MUI Secretary Rafani Akhyar in Bandung, quoted from Antara, Thursday, June 2.

According to Rafani Akhyar, the recommendation is based on the condition of the search for Eril in the Aare River, Bern, Switzerland by the SAR team, which so far has not yielded any results. While the search process is currently entering its sixth day since Emmeril was reported missing on Thursday, May 26.

Rafani said that the occult prayer was not carried out before the fate of Eril, who had not yet found a light, but it was part of the effort and helped Emmeril.

"To help the person concerned from a religious perspective, we can immediately pray the occult. This is according to religious guidance. This occult prayer is praying," he said.

He said the West Java MUI had given an official appeal to residents and the district/city level MUI to hold a prayer together so that Eril could be found and reunited with his family safely.

Rafani said the West Java MUI and the district/city level MUI together with the Deputy Governor of West Java, echelon II officials and their families held a prayer together at the Pakuan State Building, Bandung.

MUI also continues to appeal to residents to provide support and empathy to the Governor of West Java Ridwan Kamil and his family so that Eril can be found safe.