CHARM OF MARYAM (Maryam Albatul Rahmah)
121. Hijra

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The atmosphere of the pesantren that morning was so bright, with the sunlight that was not so stinging. Denis stretched out both hands right in front of the bedroom door, to loosen his stiff muscles. Today is the second day Denis is in the pesantren ustadz Hamzah.

Seeing some goldfish swimming around in the pond next to his room adds to the cool atmosphere of the morning.

Denis is warming up and exercising in the morning, because it has become a habit for him to do sports before activities or going to the office, even though only doing a treadmill for a few minutes. That Denis did to maintain his body fitness.

Sweat that looks rushing out of the pores of Denis' skin, making the clothes he was wearing wet by sweat.

The room in Denis is a guest room in the residence of Ustadz Hamzah, although the house of Ustadz Hamzah is in the pesantren neighborhood, which is certainly also close to the dormitory santri, the, but Ustadz Hamzah treated Denis like a guest who should be respected and served well. Although Denis' goal came was to learn like other students.

Some guest rooms are separated from the main house of Ustadz Hamzah surrounded by goldfish ponds, although still within the scope of the residence of the Ustadz Hamzah, but located on the right and back of the main house.

"Assalamualaikum" There was a melodious sound from behind, Because Denis was exercising to face the side of the wall, Denis immediately turned his body.

Seen a girl wearing a hijab with a size wide enough to approach her. "Waalaikumsalam" Denis said later.

Seen from the pairs of eyes Denis girl smiled shyly by lowering her face "What's wrong ?" Ask Denis again, because the girl did not also say maxut and purpose to meet him.

"Oh Abi asks Mas Denis for Breakfast" said the girl politely.

Later it is known that the girl is the eldest child of Ustadz Hamzah named Nissa.

"Well, thank you, I'll be there soon" Denis replied in a flat voice.

Afterwards Nissa left and passed from Denis' presence. Such a scene is rarely seen Nissa, almost can be sure Nissa has never seen it, where a man who sports with a very tight T-shirt and displays torn bread on his chest, where a man, As well as shorts that are sized above the knee, to expose the thighs that show veins there.

After a while, Denis joined the families of Ustadz Hamzah at the dinner table to do breakfast together. Denis sat in an empty place.

Ustadz Hamzah welcomed Denis with cordial and courteous hospitality, as well as other family members, who also treated Denis so warmly.

In the dining table is only filled by Kiai Sepuh, Nyai Sepuh, Ustadz Hamzah and the Wife of ustadz Hamzah and Denis at that time who joined.

The children of ustadz Hamzah did not join the table, and only helped serve food at the dinner table, for whatever reason, Denis had thought maybe the reason for that was because there was him.

Some time the whole family has finished with their respective plates, at the dining table leaves Ustadz Hamzah, kiai sepuh and Denis.

All three were caught up in the chatter around religion, it was not uncommon for Denis to ask some things he did not know about Ustadz Hamzah and Kiai Sepuh, who was not a fan of his own, and both also gave explanations with language that is easily understood by Denis.

Despite much confusion experienced by Denis, but he remains enthusiastic in learning about Islam.

"Nothing is Hard If God makes it easy, Nothing is hard if God lightens, and no one is able to resist when God has decided"

Ustadz Hamzah said to encourage Denis who was just starting to learn Islam

"Amiin" Denis answered by commenting on a big smile on his handsome face.

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Day after day Denis went through with a feeling of happiness despite being in a place that feels foreign but Denis felt the warm attitude and hospitality shown by ustadz Hamzah and his family make Denis feel at home to stay.

As usual Denis morning activities begin with morning exercise, take a walk in the pesantren area, although not joining the students in the class, he said, it was Ustadz Hamzah who taught Denis about Islam.

Abi Hamzah, who specifically teaches about Islam, is amazed by the figure of Denis , the more Denis shows his ability to learn many things.

In addition to handsome Denis is also very smart and deft, no wonder if in just five days Denis can memorize the prayer movement and also the readings in prayer, although his memorization is still limited to short letter letters.

On the sidelines of yes activities with ustadz Hamzah, Denis always took the time to read some books recommended by ustadz Hamzah directly, about the prayer procedures and so forth.

Denis also never missed in praying jama'ah every time, listening to studies, and did not hesitate to ask what if there was something he did not know.

In addition to feeling comfortable in the family Ustadz Hamzah, Denis was also comfortable with the pesantren environment, Polite-mannered taught to the santri made Denis feel amazed, although he converted and drank religion, although he did not want to, but the Santri-Santri there seemed polite, and always bowed when he met Denis, santri-santri there was always taught about respect and respect for older people.

"Son Denis "Talk Ustadz Hamzah by approaching Denis who was sitting on the edge of a goldfish pond

"Eh, Mr. ustadz" Denis said by sliding his body, to make room for Ustadz Hamzah to sit next to each other.

"May you ask ?" ustadz Hamzah. Denis stared at ustadz Hamzah at a glance then nodded his head politely.

"Has Denis' son been circumcised ?" Tanya Ustadz Hamzah later

Denis appears to squint "Khitan ?" Denis repeats the previous sentence of Ustadz Hamzah and Ustadz Hamzah nods his head.

"Is that a kind of bypassing ******** ?" Denis looked hesitant

Seeing Denis's face that was like being in pain made ustaz Hamzah immediately pat his shoulder "Not cutting, Just cleaning his outer skin "Ustadz Hamzah said to explain

"Do I have to do it too ?" denis lirih

And ustadz Hamzah nodded with a smile on his face.

"Will it hurt" asked Denis again with a face that had been slurred, just imagining making him feel pained.

Maybe not only fear is wandering freely in Denis' brain, but also how he can imagine if his own is touched by someone else, he is a grown man and has matured physically.

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