Habib Rizieq Shihab Asserts FPI Remains Active in Advocating for Justice During Dialogue with Students

Banda Aceh - The Grand Imam of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), Habib Rizieq Shihab, asserted that his organization remains steadfast in the principles of enjoining good and forbidding wrong and supports the struggles of students and workers for justice. He conveyed this during a dialogue with administrators of the All-Indonesia Student Executive Body (BEM) Alliance, broadcast on the YouTube channel Islamic Brotherhood Television on Friday, April 17, 2026. He stated that FPI supports student and labor movements as long as they aim for the public interest, not specific groups. "FPI indeed must improve its methods of action so as not to be deceived along the way," said Habib Rizieq. He also emphasized that such struggles should not be hijacked by unclear parties. Responding to calls for a coup against President Prabowo Subianto voiced by several figures, Habib Rizieq reminded the public to be cautious of provocations. He asserted that demands for the president's resignation must be accompanied by sound reasoning to be understood by the people, while criticizing some parties he deemed inconsistent. https://www.harianaceh.co.id/2026/04/17/hrs-fpi-lagi-gelar-tikar-nonton-buaya-sama-buaya-ribut/