Buya Syafii Maarif Dies, Minister Of Religion Yaqut: The Death Of A Ulama Like A Fading Star

Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas/SPECIAL DOC

JAKARTA - Minister of Religion (Menag) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, expressed his deep condolences over the death of the former General Chairperson of PP Muhammadiyah Ahmad Syafii Maarif or better known as Buya Syafii. Yaqut said Indonesia lost another national teacher like Buya Syafii.

"Another Indonesian role model and figure has died, the late Buya Syafii Ma'arif. Indonesia has lost a national teacher," said Minister of Religion Yaqut in a written statement, Friday, May 27.

The Minister of Religion also prayed that the deeds of worship of the late Buya Syafi'i would be accepted and always receive the blessings of Allah SWT.

"Best prayers for the deceased, may his deeds of worship be accepted and always receive an abundance of grace from Allah," he continued.

In Yaqut's memory, Buya Syafii was not only an intellectual, but also a scholar figure who inspired many people, including himself. The main thing, he said, is consistency in defending the truth, protecting the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, and maintaining religious harmony.

Yaqut quoted one of the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad narrated by Imam al-Tabrani and al-Baihaqi that the death of a scholar is like an extinguished star.

"The death of the ulama is an irreplaceable disaster, and a leak that cannot be patched. The death of the ulama is like an extinguished star," said the Minister of Religion.

"Goodbye Buya. We will continue Buya's fighting spirit to build Indonesia," said Yaqut.