Assalamualaikum Ustadz Ku
145. Discussions
One week after the death of Kyai Hamid. So a closed discussion was held between the nuclear family of Kyai Hamid. The brothers and sisters of Zahra and the sons-in-law of Kyai Hamid.
"Assalamualaikum warahmatulli wabarakatuh!" ahmad said he started the discussion today.
"Waalaikumsalam Warahmatullahi Westarakatuh!" answer them simultaneously all those in the meeting hall.
"Today, I am the eldest brother of all of you. I would like to discuss about the reins of the boarding school. After the death of our parents, our beloved Abi!" ahmad said in a trembling voice because his heart was now being overwhelmed by immense sadness.
How not? He hadn't seen his father in 10 years. Suddenly returned to Indonesia because he wanted to meet his father, he even died before his arrival.
Is there any greater regret than that? That is what Ahmad is feeling right now. He feels late. Why hasn't he been back to Indonesia since yesterday? He was given time to meet his father face to face.
The schedule for his return to Indonesia was actually a week ago. But he continued to delay because of the endless affairs in Egypt. Which always forced him to run around together here, so that eventually postponed continuing his plan of return to Indonesia.
During his time in Egypt, Ahmad often dreamed of meeting his father. He asked her to return to Indonesia. Perhaps it was a premonition or omen given by his father to him, for wanting to meet him and also his family.
Can imagine, right? How many regrets are currently being carried by Ahmad. The death of Kyai Hamid. His father, who had educated himself, raised him with all his heart.
"Sister Ahmad is the firstborn among us all. So I think, brother Ahmad is worthy to be a replacement for Abi!" salman is the second son of Kiai Hamid.
"Rubber, Brother! We agree that only Kak Ahmad will continue to assume the leadership of this boarding school. Given that Kak Ahmad is the eldest child, besides that we all already have their own cottage!" said Fahri, child number three.
"Right Kak Ahmad, before Abi died, Abi advised that brother Ahmad was willing to take the reins of leadership of this boarding school!" zahra said as she looked at her brother.
"But, big brother can't do that. Besides, we have changed our Egyptian citizenship. My brother and the whole family are determined to live there!" ahmad said in a soft voice.
"True, Mas Ahmad is also pioneering universities in Egypt and we are all very determined to settle down to live there!" meisya Ahmad's.
"Rashid, brother rasa, among all of us. Only you are the most capable to hold the reins of leadership of this boarding school cottage in place of Abi!" ahmad said as he glanced at Rashid who was currently bowing his head.
"Really! Aa said by brother Ahmad. Indeed now the only one worthy to replace Abi is Rashid. Especially for the rest of Aby's life, Aby was always close to Rashid. And all this time, Rashid always replaced Abi's duties. When Abi is lost!" salman said, supporting the proposal of Ahmad, his eldest brother.
"I also support what Ahmad and Salman said. Rashid, you accept the leadership of this boarding school. Brother believes that you can definitely continue our Abi struggle. To lead this boarding school to better and bigger!" fahri said while looking seriously at Rashid.
"Rashid before Abi died, in his last breath. Abi had begged to deliver his final will. Aby entrusted this boarding school to you, please reconsider! Don't let Abi's struggle stop just getting here. Because the boarding school has no leader! Please, Rashid! Have mercy on Abi and Umi. Please Rashid! Accept, Son. Please accept Abi's wish! So that he can be calm in nature there, for leaving this boarding school in your hands that he trusts. Do not let this boarding school cabin disperse just because it has no leader!" his mother Zahra said with tears.
Do you believe in readers, dear? If Author cries sadly, when writing the sentence uttered by Rashid's mother? The author could feel the sadness felt by his wife Kyai Haji at this time. When she thought of the boarding school that her husband and herself had pioneered, for decades would disband, simply because they did not have a leader. What about all the readers? Come to shed tears while reading the words of his wife Kiai hamid above? Answer in comments yes. Thanks 😘
"To be honest if it is far from the bottom of my heart, I prefer to build my own boarding house. Because really, this is the greatest trust of my life. Because I felt very afraid, if not able to meet the expectations of Abi and Umi!" rasyid said with tears.
Rashid is currently recalling Kiai Hamid, his father-in-law. Who had always been kind to him and never considered him as someone else.
"Rashid we all believe in your abilities and your knowledge. Trust us. All of us from afar will definitely try to help you, rest assured to yourself. If you'll be able to do Aby's trust!" said Ahmad tried to persuade Rashid to want to replace his dead father to become the leader of the boarding school.
"Mas Rasyid, please consider again, the advice of the brothers and Umi. Zahra was sure, that Mas Rashid would be able to carry this Trust. Zahra will always help you!" zahra said, holding her husband's hand. Zahra looked at Rashid's eyes intently and deeply.
Zahra's eyes immediately pierced through Rashid's heart. Instantly Rashid felt as if, Kyai Hamid who was currently staring at him. Rashid felt trembling immediately. Cold sweat was pouring down his forehead at this moment.
"Rashid! Please accept this trust from Abi. Since Abi is only at this time, it can only entrust this boarding school to you. You're the one who, for 10 years, has poured out your love and affection for this cottage! Please Rasyid don't let down Abi's trust!" kiai Hamid said as if now sitting in front of Rashid and looking at him fixedly.
Rashid shook his head. Trying not to believe what was before him at this moment.
But the shadow of Kyai Hamid before him became clearer. And now even touching Rashid's shoulder. There were tears streaming down his face, looking into Rashid's eyes staring at him.
Rashid collapsed instantly and fainted from being unable to withstand the enormous energy channeled by Kyai Hamid through the clapping of his hands on Rashid's shoulders at this moment. All panicked and immediately carried Rashid into his room.