BROMOCORAS
Rainy Time

Dusk always looks charming for those who can enjoy it, the tinge of fading dawn, the orange sky that slowly changes color, also the strains of sholawat tarhim which signifies the night immediately greet.

But unfortunately, for the past few days, dusk is no longer visible, covered in cloudy clouds, not even rarely the rain comes crashing and that can be enjoyed only the gurgling sound as well as the smell of wet soil matting.

As in the twilight this time, the rain did not also subside, flushing Pondok Hidayah and its surroundings since before Azar.

"Coffee, Gus." Khalil who saw Ajimukti was sitting on the terrace trying to offer him coffee.

"Emmm, may, Kang. Waiting for the Maghrib." Ajimukti.

"I'm fine, too, Lil." Sela Manan giggles.

"That's it..." Sahut Khalil while shaking his hand which then immediately stepped into the kitchen.

"The rain is long, Jik." Manan muttered at this time.

"Yes, how else, Nan. It is also called rainy season. Yeah, we're just grateful." Ajimukti.

"Unfortunately the rain is dishonest, Jik." Manan muttered again.

"meaning?".

"Not quite frankly, Jik." His leg while laughing.

"Here you are, you could. Just get smarter." Timpal Ajimukti who also laughed at that time.

Before long Khalil had come with a tray containing several cups of coffee that seemed to be still hot.

"Well, steady this, Jik." Kelakar Manan later.

"Thank you, Kang Khalil." Say Ajimukti while reaching for a cup of coffee.

"Unfortunately there's no fritters, Gus." The priest who also followed Khalil came out to the terrace of Ndalem.

Hearing that Ajimukti just laughed again.

"Rain is a blessing, Kang. Do not let it rain we complain about it. Just enjoy and be grateful." Say Ajimukti later.

"Yes, Gus." Sahut Khalil later.

"But my laundry is piling up, Jik." Manan grunts after that.

"Wash it in the morning, Nan. So it can dry." Sela Imam then.

"The rain did not just come down. As I said, the rain is a blessing. In fact, in some verses in the Qur'an, Allah says much about this rain." Say Ajimukti later.

The one on the terrace then just nodded.

"There will be many of us encounter how Allah glorifies the rain in the Qur'an, as in Fushshilat verse 39, Qaf verse 9, in An Nur verse 43 also describes the rain chapter, which is also described as the rain chapter, in the letter of Al Baqarah verse 22 Allah also explained about rain. Not only that, in some hadiths the Prophet also alluded to rain." Say Ajimukti later.

"Yes, Gus. Sometimes people complain of only one chapter without examining the benefits." Sahut Khalil later.

Hearing that Manan's expression slightly changed, "You're insinuating me, Lil?"

Khalil just laughed, "Of course not, Nan. What I say is generally."

"I've read a hadith, Kang. There it is said, that there are two prayers that will not be rejected, first do’a when adzan and do’a when when it rains.” Sela Ajimukti later.

"So great is the primacy of the time when it rains huh, Gus." Khalil Sahut.

"Yes, Kang. In addition to being grateful when it rains, in order to maximize the time when it rains we can do adab when it rains too, Kang." Sahut Ajimukti later.

"Adab, Guys. There is a problem too? Just found out." Sahut Imam then.

"Of course, Kang. It's all there's a cure." Adjimukti also after that.

"What is that, Jik?" Ask Manan later.

"First, fear and hope in the mercy of Allah. This is in accordance with the words Ummul Mukminin ‘Aisyah radhiyallahu ‘anha, he once said, that he never saw the Prophet Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam laughing out loud until his tongue was seen, he said, he just smiled. When the Messenger sees a cloud and hears a strong wind, the face of the Prophet will soon change. Then, ‘Aisha said to the Prophet of Allah shallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam, O Messenger of Allah! I noticed that when people see clouds, they rejoice because they expect the rain to fall. However, I noticed you, if the cloudiness came, the restlessness appeared on your face. Then the Prophet replied, O ‘Aisha, no one can guarantee me that the cloud contains a torment. And a people were punished with a strong wind, and they said, This is the cloud that will send us rain. So is a hadith narrated Ummul Mukminin ‘Aisyah radhiyallahu ‘anha about how the attitude of the Prophet when it rains." Say Ajimukti later.

"God, what a wonder it is, Gus." Sahut Khalil who really listened to the Ajimukti explanation.

"That's it, Kang. Difference between us and the Prophet. The Prophet as a man who has forgiven his sin always hopes to be anxious if the rain falls, so we as his people must always have a sense of hope and anxiety when the rain falls and say good when it rains." Sahut Ajimukti later.

"Yes, Gus." The Imam then confirmed.

"In addition, pray, Kang. As the Prophet taught. Must have been memorized, right?" Ask Ajimukti later.

"Yes, Gus." Sahut Imam then.

"In addition to praying, the thing that is no less important and we must remember is, do not berate the rain. That's not recommended." Say Ajimukti later.

"Tuh, Nan. Hear that. Don't berate the rain." Sela Khalil later.

"Hadegh, I'm the one who got it." Manan grunts after that.

"Yes, Nan. There are some people who do not like when the rain falls, this can be due to the obstacles. But as Muslims, we are forbidden to revile the rain, because it is a gift from Allah. Because when it rains is one of the places where prayer must be, the heart in saying it will be better." Say Ajimukti later.

"Wa nazzalnaa minas-samaai maa-an mubaarakan fa-anbatsnaa bihi jannaatin wa habbal-hashid, We send down from the sky water of many benefits, and We grow with it trees and seeds of plants that are cut." Continue Ajimukti later.

"So instead of complaining about the coming rain, there is nothing better than praying when it rains, you should think. Yusabbihur Ra’du bihamdihi wal-Malaaikatu min khiifatihi, the thunders are glorified by praising God, so are the angels for fear of Him." Still Ajimukti continued his words.

"Then, Gus. It's about resisting the rain. That how? You see, not infrequently, there are some customs, especially around us. When there will be hajat, there are elders who with some ritual hold rain resist." Ask Khalil later.

"Regarding that, Kang. When the rain is sufficient, we are forbidden to refuse it but it is recommended to pray that the rain be diverted to where it is needed." Sahut Ajimukti later.

"Directing the rain, Gus?" Ask the Imam then.

"Yes, Kang. The Prophet also taught prayers to divert the rain." Say Ajimukti later.

"Emmm, how's that, Gus?" Ask Khalil afterwards.

"Allahumma hawaalainaa wa laa 'alainaa, O Allah rain down around us, not in us, Allahumma 'alal-akaami wadh-dhiraab wa buthuunil-audiyati wa manaa biti ilasy-shajar, Yes, Allah! rain on the highlands, on the hills, in the bowels of the valleys and where the trees grow." Ajimukti.

"So, Kang. As our servants of God try to do our best when it rains, but when the rain turns into an unexpected calamity it is a test of faith. And whatever it is, we believe that all has become the nature of God ta'ala." Next later.

"Snake, Gus." Sahut Khalil is also the Imam in unison, while Manan only nods his head assenting.

"Assalamu'alaikum." Suddenly the unexpected sound of greeting stopped the chatter at dusk. Ajimukti also others immediately turned their eyes towards the source of the sound.

"Oh, you, Hexa. What's up?" Sahut Ajimukti after answering the greeting from the Hexa.

"It's nothing, Gus. May I join." Speak Hexa then.

Hearing that Khalil and Imam only then looked at each other. Unlike the Manan also Ajimukti who then smiled to hear Hexa's words.

"of course. Please sit here. Waiting for manghrib." Sahut Ajimukti friendly.

Hexa only then nodded, and stepped closer towards them.

"I'm making coffee, Kang." Khalil said later.

"No need, thank you. I just happened to be copying that." Hexa after sitting.

Khalil and Imam looked at each other once again, this was beyond their shadow. In their hearts they asked questions about this change in Hexa's attitude.

A few hours before this.

"You better get used to joining them, Xa." Arya said at that time to Hexa in between her chat with Budi.

"Emmm, so does that include admitting that you and I are friends, huh?" Hexa asked Arya later.

"On that, there's no need." Aryan Sahut.

"But, won't they be astonished by the change in my attitude that has arrived?" Ask Hexa again.

"Just trust me, Xa. I'm pretty familiar with that guy." Arya said later.

"But..."

"Alright, Xa. Just follow Bang Arya. And again, soon Bang Arya will visit there, meet that person." Sahut Budi cut off Hexa's speech.

"Is that right, Bang?" Hexa asked Arya to confirm Budi's words.

Arya just then nodded.

"You're coming, too, Mom?" The question turns to Budi.

"Yes, Xa. I also have something I need to finish. Oh, not finish it, rather I straighten it out with a few people there." Saying then.

"Hmmm, fine then." Sahut Hexa's.

"But, Yes. Before that there's something I want to ask." Speak Hexa then.

"Tell me, Xa. What do you want to ask." Arya's after.

"Emmm, this is about later. I mean after you get there and meet that guy." Hexa said doubtfully.

Arya smiled hearing that Hexa said.

"The meaning of what you say and what you want to ask about you?" Ask Arya first.

Hexa nodded, "Right, Yes."

Arya laughed as she patted Hexa on the shoulder, "You take it easy, Xa. Regarding that, it's already in my mind."

Hexa nodded after that. And when the rain began to subside a little, he rushed back to the boarding school. He saw some people chatting on the terrace ndalem, he immediately approached them.

Seriate....