PBNU Chairman Ahmad Fahrur Rozi (Gus Fahrur) has commented on the use\nof state budget (APBN) to purchase sacrificial cattle under the\nPresidential Assistance (Banpres) program. He stated that using APBN is\npermissible if intended for public welfare, not for image-building.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf the sacrificial cattle aid comes from an official government\nsocial assistance program and is carried out transparently in accordance\nwith APBN regulations, then it is perfectly acceptable. However, it\nshould be distributed evenly to those most in need so that the benefits\ntruly reach the common people,\u201d Gus Fahrur said when contacted on\nFriday, 29 May 2026.<\/p>\n
Gus Fahrur then discussed Islamic jurisprudence regarding the use of\nAPBN for sacrificial purposes. He stated it is permissible as long as it\nis not for personal or image-building interests.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Islamic jurisprudence, the public treasury or state funds may be\nused for public welfare, including aiding the poor and religious social\noutreach, if deemed beneficial to society. Therefore, the government can\nassist in providing sacrificial animals as a form of social service,\nprovided it is done transparently, without excess, and without\nneglecting other essential community needs. The key is the intention of\npublic welfare, not personal or image-building interests,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Gus Fahrur further suggested that such state-funded sacrifices should\nprioritise marginalised communities, pesantren, orphanages, and\nunderprivileged regions. He also stressed that the use of APBN should be\nclearly communicated to the public from the outset.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe it is better if assistance is prioritised for marginalised\ncommunities, pesantren, orphanages, and underdeveloped areas so that the\nbenefits reach those who truly need them,\u201d Gus Fahrur said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it is advisable for the public to be openly informed from\nthe start that the distribution is part of a government aid programme\nthrough the President for Eid al-Adha, not a personal sacrifice. This\nwould prevent any perception of excessive image-building and ensure the\naid reaches small communities and areas in greater need,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The Presidential Palace clarified that President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s\nsacrificial cattle distribution for this year\u2019s Eid al-Adha is part of\nthe Presidential Assistance (Banpres) social aid programme. The aid has\nbeen a longstanding annual practice.<\/p>\n
Juri Ardiantoro, Deputy Minister of the State Secretariat\n(Wamensesneg), provided this explanation in response to public queries\nregarding the use of APBN for Prabowo\u2019s sacrificial cattle. He stated\nthe cattle are government aid to enable citizens, particularly those in\nneed, to celebrate Eid al-Adha by partaking in sacrificial meat.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe President\u2019s sacrificial cattle is government assistance to the\npublic. The aim is for those in need to celebrate Eid al-Adha by sharing\nin the sacrificial meat,\u201d Juri said in a statement on Wednesday, 27\nMay.<\/p>\n
This year, 1,098 cattle were distributed by Prabowo across Indonesia.\nAs public aid, the use of Banpres budget allocations is deemed standard\npractice, consistent with previous government administrations.<\/p>\n
Juri stressed the cattle aid was not for Prabowo\u2019s personal interests\nbut entirely distributed to communities nationwide. The government aims\nfor citizens to directly experience state presence, especially through\nreligious occasions with high social value like Eid al-Adha.<\/p>\n
Juri also noted that personally, Prabowo still performs his own\nsacrificial ritual using personal funds, with the meat also distributed\nto the public.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pbnu-chairman-says-presidents-sacrificial-cattle-aid-from-state-budget-is-acceptable-1780020142", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }