Vice President: May The Family Of Ustaz Tengku Zul Stoic Face This Sad News

Ustaz Tengku Zulkarnain delivered his tausiah at the commemoration of Isra Mi'raj held in the Courtyard of Maimun Palace Medan / Antara

JAKARTA - Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin urged Muslims to follow the goodness of Ustaz Tengku Zulkanain, who died at Tabrani Hospital Pekanbaru, Riau, after battling COVID-19.

"Let's continue and exemplify his kindness. May Allah SWT accept all his acts of worship, forgive his sins, and give the best place by His side," said the Vice President in a written statement received in Jakarta, reported by Antara, Tuesday, May 11.

The Vice President recalled Ustaz Tengku Zul, as soon as he was familiarly called, as a good figure and always filled his activities with Islamic da'wah.

"He is a good man, firm and straightforward in carrying out the mission of da'wah amar ma'ruf nahi munkar. He always filled his days with Islamic preaching," said the Vice President, recalling.

The Vice President also prayed that the family of Ustaz Tengku Zul could be given strength in dealing with this situation.

"To the families left behind, may be given fortitude and sincerity in the face of this sad news," said the Vice President.

For information, Ustaz Tengku Zul is a malay scholar of Deli and Riau. He was born in Medan, North Sumatra, August 14, 1963.

During his life he was active in preaching. He also served as Deputy Secretary General of the Central Indonesian Ulema Council for the period 2015-2020.