Chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives, Habiburokhman, emphasized that the use of State Budget (APBN) funds for the procurement of President Prabowo Subianto's sacrificial animals through the Presidential Assistance (Banpres) scheme did not violate the law or Islamic law.
According to him, this step is actually a tangible proof of the presence of the state in helping the wider community, ranging from pesantren, mosques, religious figures, to various community groups throughout Indonesia welcoming the momentum of Eid al-Adha.
"The state does have a social function to help the community, especially in the momentum of religion and humanity," said Habiburokhman in his statement.
Basis of the Presidential Animal Sacrifice Assistance Law
Habiburokhman explained that from a legal perspective, the community assistance program from the President has a strong and clear legal umbrella in the Indonesian state financial system.
The rules refer to the following important points:
Law No. 17 of 2003 concerning State Finance (Article 3 Paragraph 1): Regulates that the management of state finances must be carried out in an orderly manner, in accordance with regulations, efficient, effective, transparent, and responsible for the greatest prosperity of the people.
APBN Law 2026: Provide official budget space for the Presidential Community Assistance Program (Banpres/Banmaspres) which is channeled through the Ministry of State Secretariat (Kemensetneg).
MUI: It is permissible according to Islamic law.
Not only from the positive law, the validity of the procurement of sacrificial animals is also strengthened by the views of religious authorities. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) stated that the use of APBN funds for the President's sacrifice is not contrary to syariat.
Chairman of the MUI Fatwa Department, Prof. KH. Asrorun Niam Sholeh, confirmed that the purchase of sacrificial animals using state funds is valid in terms of syar'i. This is because the allocation is clear, namely for the benefit and welfare of the wider community.
"This is not just about the sacrificial worship, but also a form of President Prabowo's support for the little people, including supporting local cattle farmers," added Habiburokhman.
Prabowo Government's Commitment to All Religious People
Answering public questions regarding the fairness of assistance for non-Muslims, Habiburokhman ensured that the government of President Prabowo Subianto has the same concern for all religious believers in Indonesia.
He emphasized that this sacrificial assistance does not mean marginalizing other groups. The government has and will continue to distribute various policies and social assistance that target the fulfillment of the interests of other religious people in Indonesia fairly.
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