Memories Of Indonesia Holding Magical Prayers For Palestinian Fighter Yasser Arafat

Palestinian Fighter Yasser Arafat. (Wikimedia Commons)

JAKARTA - Yasser Arafat is a true Palestinian freedom fighter. His work against modern Israeli colonialism cannot be underestimated. He founded his political vehicle Fatah and the Palestinian Liberation Organization, PLO.

The place may go against buana so that the world supports the Palestinian struggle. This effort made the figure of Arafat known as a great fighter in Indonesia. Arafat's greatness did not then disappear when the figure died. The call for supernatural prayers for Arafat actually appears everywhere.

Yasser Arafat's struggle to defend his nation is second to none. He was able to be a symbol of resistance to Israeli colonialism in Palestine. He did not want his people to become colonized nations. This familiarity made him make a breakthrough.

He tried to free Palestine by establishing an organization called Fatah in the 1950s. The organization was founded to free Palestine with the wealth of the people. Arafat then moved to unite all organizations in Palestine and form a PLO in 1964.

PLO is increasingly active in carrying out attacks on Israel. Even though attacks often get replies. Arafat began to think. He could not always use the narrative of arms lifting. Western support for Israel regarding weaponry cannot be underestimated.

Palestine itself has limitations in terms of weapons. The impact of the war route also makes PLO labeled a terrorist organization by several countries. New trials were taken. Arafat began to bring the PLO to focus on diplomacy.

Arafat is approaching the world with a peaceful message from Palestine. Gradually he began to remove the world stigma that PLO is a terrorist organization. Arafat is of the view that those who are suitable for being labeled terrorists are Israel.

Palestinian fighters only do what they can to defend their homeland. PLO also received support from many countries. PLO was member of the Arab League in 1976. At its peak, PLO was able to represent Palestine.

He began to open negotiations to make peace with Israel. Arafat began to relax his anger. He wants to recognize the Israeli country. As long as Israel supports the Palestinian state's declaration and was approved in 1988.

The move made Arafat awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway on December 10, 1994. The award is important evidence that the world loves the movement of Arafat and Palestine. However, Israel seemed unwilling to make peace, they continued to break their promise. The annexation of the territory continues. In the end, Arafat died in France on November 11, 2004.

Arafat's fanatical supporters, as well as sympathizers, will call him a hero. Whatever will be written, no one can deny that Yasser Arafat, until flown to France a few weeks ago, is an icon for the Palestinian people.

"He is the one who lays and defines the Palestinian struggle on the international stage. Like it or not, he is a symbol of the unity of the Palestinian nation; a nation whose leadership is divided and a nation scattered in various corners of the world. The role of Arafat as a symbol of unity will be one of the main problems after he died," wrote a Tempo Magazine report entitled Palestine without Arafat (2004).

The news of the death of Arafat brought deep sorrow throughout the world. Indonesia, especially. Indonesia's support for Palestinian independence has never been lax with President Soekarno. Indonesia always supports what steps are taken by Palestinian fighters and Arafat.

The leadership of the Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI) immediately called for Muslims to perform occult prayers for Arafat on the day of his death, November 11, 2004. DMI assessed the figure of Arafat while a Palestinian hero. Arafat seemed to waive himself for Palestinian independence.

He is considered a leader who brings the truth and aspirational figure of Islamic leader. The occult prayer was chosen by DMI to pray for Arafat from a far place. The worship is considered a way to simplify the process of reckoning "calculation of the body's charity."

The implementation of supernatural prayers began throughout Indonesia. Vice President Jusuf Kalla (JK) is not left behind. He and thousands of Jakarta residents performed supernatural prayers for Arafat at the Istiqlal Mosque on November 12, 2004.

JK also said that Arafat's death did not change Indonesia's attitude. Indonesia still 100 percent supports the struggle of the Palestinian people. JK guarantees that Indonesia-Palestinian good relations will continue to exist. Indonesia continues to be in a trend of favor of Palestine. The supernatural prayer for Arafat is proof that Yasser Arafat and the Palestinian people are always in the hearts of the Indonesian people.

"I once provided assistance with two ambulances, it was only a small form. Today, the government led by the President also visited Cairo to honor and convey its condolences directly," said JK as quoted on the detik.com page, November 12, 2004.