Rizieq Shihab: I Am On Parole, Not Because Of A Gift From A Political Party Or An Official

Rizieq Shihab/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Former High Priest of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) Rizieq Shihab stressed that the conditional release from the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police today was not a gift from political parties and officials or authorities. According to him, he can be free because of the guarantee from his wife and family.

"High gratitude to my beloved wife, Syarifah Fadhlun Yahya, who she and my 7 daughters faithfully followed from the beginning of the examination to the trial to detention, as well as routine visits and then continued to give encouragement. And in the end the family also had to give support. guarantee for parole," Rizieq said in a press conference broadcast live by IBTV on Wednesday, July 20.

Rizieq himself still has to report and follow the guidance of the Central Jakarta Penitentiary (Bapas) while undergoing the parole program before being released purely next year.

"So I deliberately underlined that my parole was not a gift from a political party, not a gift from an official, not a power grant, no. But this is a legal process that will be explained by my lawyer. And the one who gave the guarantee was my beloved wife Syarifah Fadhlun binti Fadil bin Usman bin Yahya," said Rizieq.

"We pray that he and I have 7 daughters who are always blessed, their lives are extended, they are healthy and fit, kept away from all calamities and calamities," he continued.

Rizieq also appreciated the general chairman of the GNPF as well as the chairman of the PA 212 syuro assembly and also the entire DPP of the Islamic Brotherhood Front (FPI).

"I convey to my comrades in arms who were amazing while I was undergoing the detention process, not only giving encouragement but also we always share information in order for us to be able to get this conditional release," said Rizieq.

Rizieq revealed that he always met with these parties to deal with parole and take care of all the administration. In fact, they agreed to keep Rizieq's release secret so that there would be no violations committed by his supporters.

"We always meet regularly to discuss everything, how to make this parole process run smoothly. Including if someone asks why it is not announced, because we have a procedure for the journey from minute to minute, second to second, a little wrong can be canceled. So that We really take care of it in such a way that this parole has not done anything yet," said Rizieq.

"Because if I commit a violation, I will be arrested again without a trial. And I have to be detained again for one year without remission. Therefore, please understand why the chief lawyer and all advocates are so careful in providing information about parole," he continued.