This Is Najwa Shihab's Touching Post About the Father-Child Relationship, Referring to Ibrahim Assegaf as a Home for the Family

Kapanlagi.com - Najwa Shihab, a prominent Indonesian journalist and presenter, shared a touching post on social media regarding the father-daughter relationship after the passing of her husband, Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf. In the post, Najwa uploaded a photo of her husband’s grave next to the grave of their daughter, Namiyah, who passed away shortly after birth.

She wrote an emotional message that depicted the eternal bond between a father and his daughter, who are now "embracing each other" in one grave. Read more about it below!

Also read here: Najwa Shihab's Husband and Daughter Buried Side by Side

1. Ibrahim Is a Guiding Light

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Najwa stated that Ibrahim is a guiding light, a source of peace, and a home for his family, while Namiyah, although she only lived for a day, will forever remain in the hearts of the family.

"Now they embrace each other, father and daughter, one full life, one brief breath, in the same embrace of the earth," Najwa wrote in a post on her personal Instagram, on Friday (23/5).

"We imagine her reaching for her father's hand, 'Abi, come here… Namiyah is already here'," she continued.

2. Say Thank You

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This post became a deep expression of grief for Najwa after her husband passed away on May 20, 2025, and was buried at TPU Jeruk Purut, Jakarta. She also expressed gratitude for the prayers, flowers, and condolence messages that supported the family during this difficult time.

"A meeting that the world cannot grant them, and is gently filled by the next world, completely. Thank you for all the prayers, fragrant flowers, and messages, your love supports us when we have no strength to stand," wrote the 47-year-old woman.

3. 28 Years as Ibrahim's Wife

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The love story of Najwa Shihab and Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf began from their meeting in the Faculty of Law at the University of Indonesia, where Ibrahim was Najwa's senior.

They built a harmonious household and supported each other. Najwa has been Ibrahim's wife for 28 years, and now her beloved husband has left her and their son forever. However, all the beautiful memories will always remain in her heart.

(kpl/dyn)