Dear Baim Wong, Ustaz Zacky Mirza Give A Message: Don't Rebuke Beggars

Ustaz Zacky Mirza (Instagram @zackymirza_)

JAKARTA - Actor Baim Wong is at the center of controversy. The reason, he was seen scolding an old man who followed him for kilometers.

This action triggered a negative response from various circles, including public figures. Ustaz Zacky Mirza also shared his opinion on the incident through his social media. Even though they didn't mention Baim directly, with the Bosque greeting that became Baim's trademark, netizens also understood that the upload was aimed at Kiano's father.

"There is one hadith of Rasulullah SAW which can be an important lesson for our Wat together. Whatever the reason, whatever the condition, this Hadith must be our moral principle,” said Ustaz Zacky on Tuesday, October 12.

Ustaz Zacky added, "Our Prophet Muhammad SAW said: NOT INCLUDING FROM US PEOPLE WHO DO NOT LOVE CHILDREN AND DON'T RESPECT THE OLD."

It didn't stop there, Ustaz Zacky also explained that there is a verse in the Koran that emphasizes that you should not rebuke people who beg.

“Bosque… are grateful when we: honor orphans, respect beggars. (If we haven't been able to make them happy, at least give them a smile)."

Netizens who saw Ustaz Zacky's post thanked him for being reminded of the Quranic verse.

"With this commotion, Bosque actually apologized with all his humility, not self-defense and even seemed not to feel guilty about his actions, which made netizens even more frustrated," said one netizen.

"Mashaa Allah... often read this letter... but don't understand its meaning... it's just a viral incident, so this is a lot of self-reflection... thank you ustadz...," said another.