Prabowo-Style Islamic Book Sparks Attention, TGB Zainul Majdi Insists He Never Sent a Piece
BANDA ACEH – A book called Islam ala Prabowo: How Prabowo Subianto Practices Islamic Teachings is drawing eyes after former NTB Governor TGB Muhammad Zainul Majdi said he never submitted any writing for it. TGB’s name appears as a contributor for a chapter titled “Prabowo Subianto’s Islamic Vision: Moderation, Justice and Renewal of Religious Dialectics” on page 241. Through his personal Instagram account, TGB stressed, “I never sent a piece.”
The book, initiated by MPR RI Chairman Ahmad Muzani and MUI Chairman KH Anwar Iskandar, was launched in August 2025 during the BAZNAS 2025 National Coordination Meeting in Jakarta. Put together by Abdur Rahim Hasan, Rikal Dikri, and Mush’ab Muqoddas, it explores Prabowo’s leadership, spirituality, and public policies, involving a bunch of national figures and academics as contributors.
The controversy over listing contributors has raised questions about the book’s compilation process. Meanwhile, the book has been sold commercially for around Rp 129,000 and opened up discussions about how Islamic values tie in with Prabowo’s leadership.
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