Like Richard Lee, Bobon Santoso Was Accompanied by Ustaz Derry Sulaiman When Reciting the Shahada

Kapanlagi.com - After Dr. Richard Lee revealed that he has converted to Islam, now the influencer Bobon Santoso has also embraced Islam. Both were accompanied by Ustaz Derry Sulaiman while reciting the two sentences of the shahada.

Bobon Santoso officially embraced Islam after reciting the two sentences of the shahada at An Ni'mah Mosque, Citra Grand Cibubur. This sacred process was directly guided by Ustaz Derry Sulaiman and witnessed by the congregation present.

"Yesterday. Bobon did it yesterday, Masya Allah. Bobon, at that time we were cooking together, yes. We cooked together to feed a thousand people in Cibubur. Yes, it was spontaneous, at the time of slaughtering the goat, Bobon, yes I told him to recite the shahada, and he wanted to," said Ustaz Derry.

1. A Touching Conversion Process

Bobon Santoso © instagram.com/bobons_lab

Bobon's decision to convert to Islam is said not to be sudden. Ustaz Derry mentioned that Bobon has been studying Islam for a long time and is accustomed to reciting Islamic phrases in his daily life.

"Because he has indeed been learning for a long time. Just look at his content over the past few years. He is very fluent in saying, Masya Allah, Insya Allah, Alhamdulillah, Assalamualaikum, Ya Allah, ya Allah, like that," said Ustaz Derry.

2. Bobon's Spiritual Connection with Islam

Bobon Santoso © instagram.com/bobons_lab

In addition, Bobon is known for his habit of sharing food with many people. According to Ustaz Derry, this habit reflects Bobon's kindness and sincerity in helping others.

"Bobon is good. He is indeed a good person. He likes to share food with people, right? Remember there was a prostitute who fed a dog? She was given guidance by Allah. She entered heaven. This Bobon feeds a million people, you know. He has been to a thousand locations. Once he cooks, ten thousand people eat," he said.

3. Bobon's Inspiring Sharing Habits

Bobon Santoso © instagram.com/bobons_lab

Bobon's social actions have reached many areas in Indonesia. Ustaz Derry believes that what Bobon does is not merely for content, but truly comes from his own heart.

"A million. Yes, he also feeds people in Papua, everywhere, right? It’s impossible for someone who is not kind-hearted, who is not sincere, to be able to do that much charity. Usually, if someone is just creating content, they do it once and then it's over, right? That's one shoot, and then it goes viral thousands of times, right? If it's content, Bobon is different. He really invites people wherever he goes. And he uses his own money, you know, to share food. Amazing," said Ustaz Derry.

4. Longtime Close to Islam

Bobon's spiritual journey is said to have been close to Islam for a long time. According to Ustaz Derry, this moment of shahada is just an official statement of the belief that has already existed within Bobon.

"I've seen him for a long time, he is very close to guidance, even several times he met Muslim people and was asked to do the shahada. So yesterday Bobon just said 'I am Muslim', pray for me to be steadfast. Just yesterday," he revealed.

5. First Steps Towards Worship

Regarding worship such as fasting and prayer, Bobon is said to still be in the learning stage. Ustaz Derry mentioned that the process will take place gradually.

"Later, God willing, step by step we will guide him at first," said Ustaz Derry.

(kpl/far/phi)