Habib Syech's Message To Prabowo Subianto: I Leave It To Panjenengan To Protect National Unity

Gerindra Party Chair Prabowo Subianto (left) visited the residence of Habib Syech bin Abdul Qodir Assegaf (right) in Solo, Central Java/ANTARA

SOLO - Habib Syech bin Abdul Qodir Assegaf advised Gerindra Party chairman Prabowo Subianto to maintain national unity and integrity amid differences of opinion and political choices. "I entrust it to Pak Prabowo, how to make it like that (maintaining national unity) because of differences of opinion, differences in political choices are normal," said Habib Syech in a statement received in Jakarta, Antara, Sunday, April 23. Habib Syech agreed when Prabowo said that all parties must play a role in maintaining harmony, togetherness, and unity. Moreover, not to be selfish. For Habib Syech, these things are the key to being able to build a better Indonesia in the future. Habib also advised all political actors to practice politics in polite ways and not to do divided politics. Prabowo also agreed with Habib Syech's opinion. He said rivals in politics are not sworn enemies. "Don't make rivals in our politics like sworn enemies. If our friendship is cut off, then we will continue. That was the sermon this morning," Prabowo said jokingly, which was greeted by laughter from Habib Syech. The statement was made by Prabowo Subianto when he visited Lebaran at Habib Syech bin Abdul Qodir Assegaf's residence in Solo, Saturday, April 22. Prabowo was accompanied by the Secretary General of the Gerindra Party Ahmad Muzani and his staff such as Deputy General Sugiono, OKK Chairman Prasetyo Hadi, and Central Java Gerindra DPD Chairman Abdul Wachid. Prabowo and Habib Syech then greeted each other and asked how they were. Their faces were full of jokes and laughter because their last meeting took place many years ago.

The discussion was continued about Habib Syech's da'wah and prayer activities with his congregation in Solo, which has now become an activity that has been eagerly awaited.