Juru Bicara Gerindra sekaligus Ketua Komisi III DPR RI, Habiburokhman, has unequivocally stated that the allocation of Rp 100 billion from the state budget (APBN) for the procurement of 1,098 sacrificial animals for President Prabowo Subianto, facilitated through the Presidential Aid scheme, fully adheres to both legal and Islamic (syariah) principles. This clarification comes amidst discussions surrounding the substantial government contribution to the upcoming Eid al-Adha celebrations.
Habiburokhman elaborated on Thursday (28/5) that this substantial contribution of sacrificial animals represents a tangible manifestation of the state’s commitment to its citizens. He highlighted that the aid is strategically channeled to various community pillars, including Islamic boarding schools (pondok pesantren), mosques, esteemed religious figures, and other vulnerable community groups across Indonesia, ensuring widespread benefit during the revered Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha.
He further underscored that this initiative aligns perfectly with the state’s fundamental social function, which is to provide assistance and support to the populace, particularly during significant religious and humanitarian occasions. To solidify the legal underpinning of such programs, Habiburokhman referenced Article 3 Paragraph 1 of Law Number 17 Year 2003 concerning State Finance. This pivotal legislation mandates that the management of state finances must be conducted in an orderly, compliant, efficient, economical, effective, transparent, and accountable manner, ultimately aimed at maximizing the prosperity of the people.
In addition to the overarching legal framework, Habiburokhman pointed out that the 2026 State Budget Law (UU APBN Tahun 2026) specifically provides budgetary provisions for Presidential community aid programs, known as Banpres or Banmaspres. These crucial programs are administered through the Ministry of State Secretariat, thereby establishing a clear and legitimate pathway for such allocations. This legislative backing reinforces the legality of the funds utilized for President Prabowo’s initiative.
Beyond legalities, the religious validity of the program has also been affirmed. Habiburokhman cited the authoritative perspective of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), which explicitly stated that the use of the APBN for purchasing presidential sacrificial animals does not contravene Islamic law. He quoted Professor Kyai Haji Asrorun Niam Soleh, Chairman of MUI’s Fatwa Division, who categorically declared that the purchase of presidential sacrificial animals via the APBN is “religiously valid (sah secara syar’i)” because its ultimate purpose is to serve the greater public good.
Habiburokhman also framed the program as a powerful testament to President Prabowo Subianto’s unwavering dedication to supporting the less fortunate, empowering local cattle breeders, and bolstering the community at large. Addressing potential criticisms regarding Indonesia’s diverse religious landscape, he assured that the Prabowo administration is equally attentive to the needs and interests of all religious communities, not just one. He concluded by emphasizing that various forms of aid and policy implementations have been, and continue to be, enacted to assist followers of other faiths across the nation.
Summary
Habiburokhman, Gerindra spokesman and Chairman of Commission III DPR RI, has unequivocally stated that the allocation of Rp 100 billion from the state budget for 1,098 presidential sacrificial animals, facilitated through the Presidential Aid scheme, fully adheres to both legal and Islamic principles. He referenced Article 3 Paragraph 1 of Law Number 17 Year 2003 concerning State Finance and the 2026 State Budget Law as clear legal foundations. Additionally, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has affirmed the religious validity of using the APBN for presidential Qurbani, declaring it permissible as it serves the greater public good.
This substantial contribution is presented as a tangible manifestation of the state’s commitment to its citizens, strategically channeled to Islamic boarding schools, mosques, religious figures, and vulnerable community groups across Indonesia during Eid al-Adha. Habiburokhman also highlighted that the initiative aligns with the state’s fundamental social function and President Prabowo Subianto’s dedication to supporting the less fortunate and local cattle breeders. He assured that the administration remains equally attentive to the needs and interests of all religious communities nationwide.