Response from Gus Iqdam Regarding the Tragedy of the Collapsed Stage Roof of the Recitation in Blora: Beyond BMKG's Prediction

Kapanlagi.com - The famous preacher Gus Iqdam was forced to cancel the recitation and salawat scheduled in Blora, Central Java, on Sunday night (15/12/2024). This occurred due to the stage roof collapsing after heavy rain hit the area.

Gus Iqdam, who is also known by his real name Muhammad Iqdam, revealed that this incident was beyond BMKG's prediction. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic and hopes to build connections with the Blora community next year in a better atmosphere.

What is Gus Iqdam's response to the tragedy of the collapsed stage roof of the recitation? Check out the complete information below.

1. The Roof of the Gus Iqdam Study Stage Collapsed

Gus Iqdam's Response to the Tragedy of the Collapsed Study Stage Roof (Instagram/ariefrohman838)

Preacher Gus Iqdam was forced to cancel his lecture event in Blora due to the collapsed roof of the study stage. He responded to the incident through a video with the Blora Regent, Dr. H. Arief Rohman, S.IP., M.Si, which was uploaded on the verified Instagram account on Monday (16/12/2024).

2. Will Be Rescheduled

Response from Gus Iqdam Regarding the Tragedy of the Collapsed Stage Roof of the Recitation (Instagram/ariefrohman838)

Although the event could not be held, Gus Iqdam still hopes to establish good relations with the people of Blora. He also wants to reschedule the lecture for next year.

"To the respected people of Blora and our Regent. God willing, we will schedule it next year. We will strive for it to be better. Actually, tonight was already good, but it was beyond (the prediction of) BMKG," he said.

3. Heavy Rain

Response from Gus Iqdam Regarding the Tragedy of the Collapsed Stage Roof of the Recitation (Instagram/ariefrohman838)

The chronology of the collapse of the recitation stage roof began with heavy rain. According to Gus Iqdam, all of these events must have a lesson behind them.

"Outside of BMKG, there must be a lesson behind all of this. The important thing is to remain conducive, harmonious, and God willing, we will return here in a better condition. Let’s wait for this rainy season to finish first," added Gus Iqdam.

4. Sunday Night Around 20:10

Response from Gus Iqdam Regarding the Tragedy of the Collapsed Stage Roof at the Recitation (Instagram/ariefrohman838)

There were no casualties or injuries in this incident. Gus Iqdam, who was the focus, was reportedly traveling and resting at a transit location when the incident occurred.

"It turns out that at the time of the stage roof collapse in Jati Village, Jati District, on Sunday night around 20:10 WIB, Gus Iqdam was still on his way and resting at the transit location," explained Arief Rohman.

5. On the Way Home

Response from Gus Iqdam Regarding the Tragedy of the Collapsed Stage Roof at the Recitation (Instagram/ariefrohman838)

Arief Rohman was on his way home from Semarang to Blora at that time. He felt grateful because the incident did not result in any casualties or injuries.

"I was also on my way home from Semarang to Blora. Alhamdulillah, there were no injuries in the incident last night. Everyone is healthy," said Arief Rohman.

(kpl/ans)