Assalamualaikum Ustadz Ku
144. Funeral
That afternoon, the atmosphere in the boarding house was filled with Auras of sadness as they would soon deliver their Kyai to the final resting place.
Many mourners came from all over the country. To honor Kyai Hamid who throughout his life has always devoted himself to the people and religion.
Zahra fainted several times. When he saw his father's funeral, which he loved very much. Rasyid seems to continue to be loyal to continue to accompany the wife who is currently very weak and sad.
"Zahrah! Let's just go home. It's not good if you keep going like this. Zahra, baby! Poor Abi, honey. Please let Abi go quietly!" said Rashid while hugging the wife who is very weak body at this time.
The same thing happened to Qonita. He is the same as Zahra. Qonita had been crying ever since. Kiai Ilham painstakingly consoled Qonita.
"Qonita! Don't grieve too much in dealing with death, baby! Man belongs to Allah and will return to Allah. You should remember this Qonita. God loves Abi more than we do. At this moment Abi was already at peace by his side and there was no need to feel any more pain!" kyai Ilham said giving awareness to his wife not to be too dissolved in grief because of the death of Kyai Hamid.
"We can grieve for the death of our loved ones. But not by lamenting or regretting that departure. But make this death a great lesson for all of us. So that we can remember that one day, we too will become like the corpse. Died and lay stiff on the ground! So that it will make us always vigilant in our lives and multiply charity sholeh for our provision in the afterlife!" Kyai Ilham while holding Qonita's hand which felt very cold.
"Come, now Abi take you home. It's not good if you're pregnant young, if you linger at the funeral. Always remember, to think and pray to God to be protected from the invisible interference of Satan and the jinn!" kiai Ilham.
"I'm sorry Qonita, Aby. The very weak at the moment and not remembering all the nature of death. Qonita was only sad, Qonita did not have time to meet Abi before she breathed her last!" qonita said with tears in her eyes.
"We have to understand everything. At that time, Umi and Kak Rashid, must have been very panicked. And never thought that something like this would happen. Nevermind, darling! Don't think about it anymore. Remember, you also have to take care of your health and that of our children. Please don't grieve excessively, my dear!" Kyai Ilham tried to advise his wife.
Ahmad's older brother Zahra was the family's representative to deliver a speech before the pilgrims left his father's tomb.
"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi. My name is Ahmad. I represent the family of Kyai Hamid to thank you very much for the attention and willingness of all the petakziah. To attend the funeral of our beloved father. Our beloved grandfather. Who is more dear to God and called to his side today." Ahmad tried very hard not to shed his tears. Now even his voice is stuck in his throat.
"I don't know why, suddenly all of us who have been living in Egypt for almost 10 years, all of a sudden, our family wants to go back to Indonesia. This is our last meeting with our beloved Aby. Really, we were very surprised to receive this news about our father. He who turned out to have fought for 1 year more to fight this deadly disease. He is a great and extraordinary man. Who never wanted to see his family worry over his health. So hide his illness from us all! We all just found out today. When he was called to God's side. Our sadness is beyond measure. But we believe that God loves our beloved father more. Goodbye Father, may all your deeds and deeds. All your struggles in the way of Allah will be your intercession in the Hereafter. On the Day of Resurrection!" ahmad concluded his speech this time
Rashid came forward, now he replaced Ahmad who seemed to be no longer able to stem the sadness in his heart, ever the return of Kyai Hamid to the side of God suddenly.
"We are from the family. Apologize if during the lifetime of our father, our in-law, our Grandfather, he may have a debt or receivable to you. You can come to us, his family still alive. Do not let our parents have a relationship without us knowing. And we apologize if He has any faults with you. Please forgive him and let him go to God's side, clean and without dealing with man while living in the world!" rasyid said with tears.
After all the funeral arrangements are over. The funeral finally ended in service. One by one the petakziah began to leave the cemetery.
Pilgrims following the funeral procession of Kiai Hamid, many have left the cemetery. So too with the Santri. Many of them have left the funeral.
Now the remaining members of the nuclear family remain. Who is sending a special prayer to their loved ones Kyai Hamid.
It was Kyai Ilham who led the show and Qonita who was behind him along with Zahra and Rashid.
Meisya, Zahra's sister-in-law continued to hug her mother-in-law. He seemed to be trying very hard, not to cry. But he failed, his tears flowing rapidly without being able to hold him anymore. She tried to stay strong and strong when she let go of her husband.
After everyone finished praying for Kiai Hamid. They also returned to the boarding house.
By now, they were all preparing to perform the ordinance for Kyai Hamid. Which will be carried out for one week in the boarding house.
Everyone was trying their best for the event. They gave the last gift to Kyai Hamid to give the best prayer for him who has always been full of affection and wisdom towards his family.
Kiai Ilham and Qonita are in the boarding house for up to 7 days of tahlilan for Kiai Hamid. Because they can't leave the boarding house for too long. There too Kiai Ilham is needed by his students.
"Be careful on the journey. Do not forget to ngabarin us, if you have arrived in East Java!" qonita's mother's message as they say goodbye to return to East Java.
"Yes, Umi! Don'worry. We will certainly be careful on the road later we will hold 40 days of tahlilan Abi in our boarding house. Umi has to take care of health, right? Umi should not be much sad or work a lot. Umi should try to be happy!" order Qonita while hugging his wife Kyai Hamid.
They all finally said their farewells one by one. Before Qonita and Kyai Ilham returned to East Java
"You must guard your womb, Qonita. Do not forget to tell us, if you give birth to God willing we will visit East Java for the birth of your child!" zahra said before Qonita left the boarding house.
"Yes, definitely! Please wish us all the best if you'll excuse me, brother, we can miss the plane if it's too long here!" they finally smiled.