The deceased imam who was in the midst of performing the mentioned worship has been identified as Anre Gurutta Haji (AGH) Dr. Mujahid Said, a respected figure in the religious world. He was the Chairman of the Quran Memorization Judges Council in the South Sulawesi Province Quran Recitation Competition (MTQ).

The news of the imam's passing has elicited various reactions from netizens. Expressions of condolences and prayers flooded various social media platforms, expressing sadness over his departure at such a sacred moment. "O Allah, let us all pass away in a state of a good ending," wrote the account @dhawam_kiya. "So beautiful," wrote the account @jekihss. "A passing that has deeply affected many people," wrote the account @noeguifend.