Presidential Advisory Council Member Muhammad Luthfi Ali Yahya (Habib Luthfi), accompanied by Hasbullah Ahmad, Secretary of the Presidential Advisory Council, attended the 132nd Haul Akbar (Memorial) of Habib Umar bin Thoha bin Yahya on Sunday (1/09/2024). The event, held at the public cemetery of RK Karangmalang in Indramayu Regency, was attended by several regional officials, including representatives from the military (TNI), police (Polri), community leaders, religious scholars (ulama), descendants of the Prophet (habaib), and thousands of worshippers who filled the cemetery grounds.
In his sermon, Habib Luthfi explained that caring for the graves of saints (waliyullah) and religious scholars, as well as commemorating their memorials (haul), is part of spreading Islamic teachings (syiar). If this tradition continues to be developed, it will intimidate those who dislike scholars. It must be understood that animosity towards scholars and the descendants of Prophet Muhammad (ahlul bait) will lead to the removal of blessings. Similarly, a nation that does not respect its ancestors and heroes will lose its blessings from Allah SWT. Once the blessings are withdrawn from a nation, disasters and calamities will befall it. The level of one’s faith is closely linked to their love for Prophet Muhammad, as measured by their love for religious scholars and the ahlul bait. Habib Luthfi urged the attendees to be vigilant against those with malicious intent who aim to destroy the nation by eroding the love for scholars and the Prophet’s descendants. He emphasized the importance of not giving opportunities to those who sow discord and spread hoaxes. The Muslim community was urged to remain calm and not be provoked.
In closing, Habib Luthfi quoted lines from the national anthem “Indonesia Raya,” which frequently ends with the word “ku” (my), such as “tanah airku” (my homeland) and “jadi pandu ibuku” (be a guide for my mother). These lyrics represent our vow and commitment as citizens to always safeguard the unity of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). The word “ku” is singular, signifying an individual obligation of every citizen, not just the responsibility of the military and police. In religious terms, defending and protecting the homeland from threats of division is a fardhu ain (an obligation for every Muslim), not a fardhu kifayah (an obligation that can be fulfilled by some on behalf of others).
