Expressing Deep Grief, Vice President Ma'ruf Amin Takziah to KH Ali Yafie's Residence

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin while visiting the funeral home of the late KH Ali Yafie in Bintaro Jaya, South Tangerang, Sunday (26/2/2023). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Deputy President Ma'ruf Amin paid his respects to the funeral home of the late Kiai Haji Ali Yafie at the Menteng Residence Complex, Bintaro Jaya, South Tangerang, Sunday, February 26.

Accompanied by Wury Ma'ruf Amin's wife, the Vice President arrived at the takziah location at 12.00 WIB. On this occasion, the Vice President expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and led the reading of the tahlil and prayers.

According to a press release received in Jakarta on Sunday, the Vice President said a prayer to Allah SWT, that Kiai Ali Yafie would get the best place by His side.

"Hopefully his deeds of worship will be accepted by Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala, mistakes and shortcomings will be forgiven, in a proper place by His side, including us Muslims, he will also miss a lot," said the Vice President.

In his press statement after the ceremony, the Vice President recalled the figure of Kiai Ali Yafie as a figure who should be emulated because of his knowledge.

“He is my teacher, my senior. For me he is a person who has a lot of knowledge, not only regarding religion, but also nationality," recalled the Vice President.

The Vice President added that apart from adhering to religious teachings, Kiai Ali Yafie was also known for his politeness.

"He always provides his guidance in a polite and rational way, which is very firm in adhering to religious teachings," added the Vice President.

The Vice President was also impressed with Kiai Ali Yafie's skill in establishing communication with various elements of society.

"He can get along with anyone and is able to communicate with all levels. A good person and exemplary in many ways," said the Vice President.

Previously, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) announced sad news, namely the death of the General Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) 1990-2000 Prof KH Ali Yafie at the age of 96 on Saturday (25/2) evening, at 22.13 WIB.

According to information from the MUI's official website monitored in Jakarta, Saturday night, the figure who also served as Rais Aam at the 1991-1992 Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board died after undergoing treatment at a hospital in South Tangerang.

Kiai Ali Yafie will be buried at the Tanah Kusir TPU Block AA 1 Blad 003, after previously being prayed at the Bintaro Grand Mosque and the An-Nashr Mosque, Bintaro.

As previously reported, Vice President Ma'ruf Amin visited Kiai Ali Yafie who was undergoing intensive treatment at Premiere Bintaro Hospital, on 16 February 2023.

On this occasion, the Vice President saw the condition of Kiai Ali Yafie who was able to respond to his presence with a warm smile.

For information, Kiai Ali Yafie was born in Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi on September 1, 1926. He was General Chair of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) for the period 1998-2000.

The deceased also served as Rais Aam of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board for the period 1991-1992 and was a caretaker of the Darud Da'wah wal Ersyad Pare-Pare Islamic Boarding School, South Sulawesi.