His Joke Went Viral and Received Criticism, Gus Miftah Instead Bought Merchandise and Provided Assistance

Kapanlagi.com - The name Gus Miftah is back in the spotlight after a video showing him joking with a street ice vendor went viral on social media. In the video, Gus Miftah appears to make a joke that some netizens consider to be mocking. This controversy has sparked various public reactions.

When asked for confirmation, Gus Miftah has not yet responded. However, his close friend and the caretaker of the API Tegalrejo Islamic Boarding School in Magelang, Gus Yusuf Chudhory, provided clarification to the media.

"Regarding the video of Gus Miftah with the ice vendor in Magelang, I happened to be next to him at that time. It was spontaneous, part of Gus Miftah's communication with his congregation, just a regular joke," said Gus Yusuf when contacted by the media crew.

1. Often Buying Merchandise

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It explains that Gus Miftah has a relaxed and familiar communication style with his congregation. "Gus Miftah often buys the congregation's merchandise, helping to sell their snacks. So please do not cut the video. If possible, come directly to his gathering to understand how he interacts," added Gus Yusuf.

This controversy apparently did not diminish the sympathy of many people towards Gus Miftah. Amidst the negative spotlight, another video emerged showing his human side. In that video, Gus Miftah helps a tofu seller named Indah, who turns out to be a student at UIN Pekalongan.

"23 years old, where do you study? UIN Pekalongan," asked Gus Miftah in the video. Indah replied that she sells tofu to finance her studies while also helping her parents. That answer touched Gus Miftah, and he immediately asked about Indah's graduation needs.

2. Provide Assistance

"How much is your graduation fee?" asked Gus Miftah. When Indah replied that she needed Rp1.3 million, Gus Miftah immediately offered help without hesitation. "Okay, now I will give you one million to pay for UKT," he said, which was met with emotion from the attendees.

The video received positive comments from netizens. Many praised Gus Miftah's actions as proof of his concern for others, especially for the younger generation struggling for education. "This is the real Gus Miftah, always helping his congregation selflessly," wrote one netizen's comment.

According to Gus Yusuf, the video shows Gus Miftah's true character, which often goes unexposed. "He always supports small traders, not just with jokes, but also with real actions. His way of joking is often misunderstood because not everyone sees the interactions in full," emphasized Gus Yusuf.

3. Be Wiser

He also hopes that the public will be wiser in judging someone based on video snippets. "I hope this serves as clarification so as not to create a negative perception. Gus Miftah is a figure who is very close to his congregation, and his intention is always to help," concluded Gus Yusuf.

Despite facing criticism, Gus Miftah's tangible actions in helping Indah serve as a reminder that he is a scholar who not only delivers sermons but also practices the values of goodness in everyday actions.

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