Johny Indo Rumored to Convert Religions Again Before Passing Away, His Son Clarifies

Kapanlagi.com - Veteran actor, Johny Indo, passed away on Sunday (26/1) at the age of 71. The departure of the man who was familiarly known as 'Robin Hood' raised a question, especially regarding the funeral procession.

As known, Johny converted to Islam in the early 2000s. However, he lived in a Christian family and environment. There were even rumors that the man who once escaped from Nusakambangan prison had converted religions again or left Islam.

Martini Luisa, also known as Dr. Eva, the eldest daughter, spoke up to clarify the misleading rumors. "Oh no (he didn't convert again), dad is a religious teacher. He's still a Muslim, he didn't convert again. Even if he's not around, he's still a Muslim," Eva said when met at TPU Selapajang, Neglasari District, Tangerang City, Banten, on Monday (27/1).

1. Buried According to Islam

Johny Indo © Special

According to Eva, her late father was buried according to Islamic customs. The night before, the body was even prayed for and blessed by family members and a kiai (Islamic scholar) in the surrounding village.

"Because my father was a kiai, so he had to be buried according to Muslim customs, we have to respect him. My mother is indeed a pastor," she continued.

2. Struggling to Accept Father's Departure

Johny Indo © KapanLagi.com

Eva appeared very sad and tended to blame herself for her father's departure. She had always taken care of Johny Indo in his old age. Of course, the loss of her father felt very heavy to accept.

"As a child, I think it's normal to want my parents to be healthy and smiling all the time. But God's will is different, so I have to let go too. But in our hearts, we still want to be with our father, especially me who always took care of him, so I feel like I didn't do my best in taking care of my parents. That's it," she concluded.

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