Portrait of Ibrahim, Najwa Shihab's Husband, Buried in the Rain, Quraish Shihab: A Sign of God's Mercy

One of the figures present at the funeral was Quraish Shihab. The father of Najwa Shihab was seen standing at the side of the grave amidst the pouring rain that continued to fall.

The burial process only allowed male mourners to approach the grave area. Therefore, Najwa Shihab, as the wife of the deceased, was not seen around the grave during the burial process.

The presence of Anies Baswedan also drew attention during the ceremony. The former Governor of DKI Jakarta faithfully accompanied until the burial process was completed.

Izzat Assegaf, the son of the deceased, also remained close to the grave throughout the ceremony. He even helped his grandfather, Quraish Shihab, to walk closer to the tomb, accompanied by Anies Baswedan.

There was a touching moment when Izzat, Anies, and Quraish supported each other after Ibrahim's body was covered with soil. The three of them looked solemn as they placed flowers on the grave as a final tribute.

The presence of artist Sujiwo Tejo also added to the deep atmosphere of mourning. The actor and artist came wearing a raincoat and carrying an umbrella, showing respect for the deceased.

Not only close family, but several friends and colleagues also attended amidst the pouring rain. Many of them chose to endure with makeshift protection to accompany Ibrahim to his final resting place.

After the burial ceremony, Quraish Shihab expressed his views on the heavy rain that poured during the funeral. He saw this natural phenomenon as a form of God's love for the deceased.

“For me, this is a sign of God's grace. God says in the Qur'an, those who are disobedient, the sky does not weep for them,” said Quraish Shihab after the burial ceremony.

He then linked the meaning of rain with blessings for those loved by God. According to him, the rain that falls during the funeral is a sign that the deceased is well accepted in His presence. “It means it does not rain. It means that the person loved by God, when buried, rain falls, His approval,” said Quraish Shihab.

Ibrahim Sjarief bin Husein Ibrahim Assegaf passed away at the age of 54 on Tuesday (20/5/2025) at 14:29 WIB. He breathed his last at the National Brain Center Hospital (RS PON), Jakarta, due to a stroke and a ruptured blood vessel.