JAKARTA - The main chairman of Alkhairaat, Habib Saggaf bin Muhammad Aljufri, died on Tuesday afternoon at around 15.50 WITA at Alkhairaat Hospital, Palu City, Central Sulawesi Province.

"God willing, the release of the bodies will be carried out Wednesday morning at 10:00 WITA. The bodies will be prayed at Alkhairaat Square after the Zuhur prayer", said Alkhairaat Executive Board Habib Hasan Al-Habsyi, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, August 3 evening.

The late Habib Saggaf bin Muhammad Aljufri has chaired the largest Islamic organization in Eastern Indonesia since 1974. Alkhairaat focused on developing the world of education, especially Islamic education in all regions in Eastern Indonesia.

During his life, Habib Saggaf bin Muhammad Aljufri was known as a very religious figure, generous, loved learning, and liked to teach indiscriminately despite his old age.

"Habib Saggaf, known as an Indonesian Islamic scholar from Palu City who was born in Pekalongan. He is one of the respected figures in society and is often visited by state officials to discuss religious and state issues", said Chairman of the Alkhairaat Executive Board Habib Ali bin Muhammad Aljufri.

He explained that even though he was very old, the late Habib Saggaf never left his preaching. He continues to preach in mosques and several areas in the country.

"Alkhairaat mourns and misses the charismatic cleric. Allahumma firlahu warhamhu wa'afihi wa'fu'anhu. Innalilahi wainna ilaihi raji'un", said Habib Ali.


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