Rizieq Shihab Cancels Return, Welcoming Committee Apologizes
21 February 2018 12:18 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The leader of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) Rizieq Shihab cancels his return to the country. Rizieq's Welcoming Committee leader HM Nur Sukma said that Rizieq delayed his return as the result of his Istikharah prayer (a prayer to ask for guidance in life). Nur Sukma apologized for the cancellation.
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Nevertheless, Nur Sukma thanked Rizieq’s supporters who had tried to welcome him. He hopes the cadres are always consistent in the struggle. Nur said that Rizieq’s decision is the best for today.
Rizieq Shihab reportedly canceled his return to Indonesia via telephone to the congregation at Baitul Amal Mosque, Cengkareng, Tangerang. Rizieq said he had performed prayers to determine whether to return or not.
ALFAN HILMI