Viral Midnight Fireworks During Religious Gathering Prompt Call for Proper Preaching Etiquette

The Chairman of the Indonesian Da’i Association (Ikadi), KH. Ahmad Kusyairi Suhail, stated that when delivering Islamic teachings, one must act with wisdom (hikmah).

“This includes wisdom in observing the situation, the conditions of the region or the target area of the preaching, and choosing the right timing so as not to cause disturbance. Because, in essence, preaching is about embracing rather than striking, nurturing rather than insulting, and attracting sympathy rather than spreading hatred,” said Kiai Ahmad when contacted by Republika on Tuesday (6/10/202<0xA0>26).

Kiai Ahmad highlighted the viral incident of a religious gathering (pengajian) in Pondok Pinang, South Jakarta, on Saturday (3/10/2026). Residents protested because the committee lit fireworks for approximately 30 minutes at midnight, disrupting the residents’ rest.

“I swear, last night was truly the craziest and most horrific night for my family. Imagine, from 11:30 PM in Pondok Pinang until almost midnight, there were residents holding a Mauludan event, but they closed it with non-stop, super loud firecrackers and fireworks in the middle of a densely populated residential complex. My youngest child, who has special needs, woke up in extreme terror,” said the protesting resident via the Threads account @amandaandono.

Furthermore, a dispute occurred when the resident approached the committee to convey their complaint.

“Prophet Muhammad SAW taught us, his followers, to become Syakhshiyyah Mahbubah—individuals who are loved through our noble character,” concluded Kiai Ahmad.