Cleric Razik Shihab Returned To Indonesia From Saudi After Three Years Of Exile

Controversial religious leader Razik Shihab returned to his country Indonesia from Saudi Arabia after three years of exile. On reaching the capital Jakarta, thousands of supporters warmly welcomed Shihab at the airport. The withdrawal of the Islamic Defenders Front (IDF) leader Shihab to Indonesia has been possible after other criminal prosecutions, including pornography, were lifted.

According to media reports, women and children were among those who arrived to welcome him at the airport. His supporters were raising religious slogans. When the convoy of Shihab and his supporters exited the airport, the roads in the capital Jakarta were blocked. Thousands were also present outside Maulana's house in Central Jakarta.

“We did not convince them to come back,” said IDF spokesman Slamet Marif. He has returned to Indonesia on his own wish. We had been missing them for a long time. Hundreds of people were standing at the airport since night and waiting for them to reach here.

Airport spokesman Herul Anwar said strict security arrangements were made in view of Shihab's return and the large number of his supporters at the airport.

Pornography lawsuit

Shihab left Indonesia in 2017 and moved to Saudi Arabia after pornography and criminal prosecutions were filed. In the absence of evidence, last year the Indonesian police withdrew the cases filed against the controversial religious leader. However, the Saudi government prohibited him from leaving the country without permission.

Controversial religious leader Razik Shihab returned to his country Indonesia from Saudi Arabia after three years of exile. On reaching the capital Jakarta, thousands of supporters warmly welcomed Shihab at the airport. The withdrawal of the Islamic Defenders Front (IDF) leader Shihab to Indonesia has been possible after other criminal prosecutions, including pornography, were lifted.

According to media reports, women and children were among those who arrived to welcome him at the airport. His supporters were raising religious slogans. When the convoy of Shihab and his supporters exited the airport, the roads in the capital Jakarta were blocked. Thousands were also present outside Maulana's house in Central Jakarta.

“We did not convince them to come back,” said IDF spokesman Slamet Marif. He has returned to Indonesia on his own wish. We had been missing them for a long time. Hundreds of people were standing at the airport since night and waiting for them to reach here.

Airport spokesman Herul Anwar said strict security arrangements were made in view of Shihab's return and the large number of his supporters at the airport.

Pornography lawsuit

Shihab left Indonesia in 2017 and moved to Saudi Arabia after pornography and criminal prosecutions were filed. In the absence of evidence, last year the Indonesian police withdrew the cases filed against the controversial religious leader. However, the Saudi government prohibited him from leaving the country without permission.