By: Rahmat Kartolo) *
Support for Paslon Jokowi – Ma’uf continues to flow from various circles, ranging from celebrities and religious leaders, most leaders of Islamic boarding schools also invite their students.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019, three elders of the Lirboyo Kediri Islamic Boarding School in East Java issued a statement containing support for the nomination of Jokowi – Ma’ruf Amin as a Candidate for President and Vice President for the period 2019 – 2024.
The announcement circulated was delivered in a video and a circular letter signed by KH. M Anwar Manshur as the Caregiver of the Lirboyo Islamic Boarding School, KH. Abdulloh Kafabih Mahrus as General Chair of the Lirboyo Santri Alumni Association Center.
“By always asking for Rahmat and Ridho Allah SWT, Masyayikh Pondok Pesantren Lirboyo instructs santri and alumni to: exercise their right to vote in the 2019 Election; creating safe, peaceful and civilized elections; and choosing the presidential and vice presidential candidate pair number 1, Ir Joko Widodo – KH. Ma’ruf Amin, “said Kiai Anwar, reading the letter dated March 12, 2019.
The flow of support for Kiai Ma’ruf, was also grateful by the KMA Portal C19 Master Trustee, Gus Ahmad Syauqi Ma’ruf Amin. He also hoped that the support would have a broad impact so as to increase the vote acquisition of the Jokowi – Ma’ruf Amin pair.
“In the series of Abah (Ma’ruf Amin) friendship, also friends of Master C 19 to various regions, elders and figures from across religions have also volunteered to support the 01 presidential candidate. I hope this will be a momentum for us to move together go forward to Indonesia, “said Gus Oqi.
The son of KH Ma’ruf Amin also believes that the flow of support from the elders of Islamic boarding schools will have a significant impact and bring blessings to candidate pair number 01 Joko Widodo – Ma’ruf Amin, as well as of course for all Indonesian people.
“God willing, this is a blessing for all of us. Because the support of the clerics and religious leaders was not only heard and adhered to by the santris and Muslims in Indonesia, but also accompanied by prayers and spiritual support for Abah and for Mr. Joko Widodo, as well as for all the people of Indonesia, “he added.
Ahmad Fahrur Rozi as the Coordinator of the East United Kiai Forum, explained that one of the reasons was that he supported the candidate number 01 because he considered the figure of KH Ma’ruf Amin. Which, the charismatic figure of Kiai Ma’ruf is a representation of the best cadre of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
So that his side also said, NU residents should always provide support to the former PBNU Air Force Rais. “We will endeavor to be born physically with the aim of Allah SWT for the victory of pair number 01. This support is for the safety and security of the nation and state,” said Gus Fahrur.
In addition, the Kiai also considered that as long as Jokowi served as President in the first period, the former Mayor of Surakarta was considered successful in giving great attention to the pesantren. One of them is Jokowi’s policy regarding the establishment of the National Santri Day.
Previously, Caregivers of the Sidogiri Islamic Boarding School, Pasuruan, KH Nawawi Abdul Djalil, Caregivers of Al Halim Islamic Boarding School, Garut, to all Babakan Ciwaringin caregivers, Cirebon, Buntet Islamic Boarding School, Cirebon and various other Islamic boarding schools delivered instructions and support to Paslon Jokowi – Ma’ruf Amin.
The revolving support from Islamic boarding schools is proof that Jokowi is a religious figure and close to the world of boarding schools.
In addition, support also flowed back from Zainul Hasan Islamic Boarding School in Genggong, Probolinggo. The lodge issued a similar statement aimed at the santri and alumni to provide support to Jokowi Ma’ruf.
The announcement is about creating safe, peaceful and civilized elections. In addition, it also contains points that contain support for the Jokowi – Maufuf duet. The notice was signed by 11 caregivers and sahibulbait Genggong Ponpes.
This was confirmed by Gus Haris, who is also the caregiver of the Genggong Islamic Boarding School, he said that his party had invited Genggong students to declare an anti-hoax movement. He also reminded of the great sin caused by hoaxes and slander.
) * The author is a sociopolitical observer
