Innallaha Ma'Ana (Verily Allah is With Us)
Chapter 26. Azzam Asks for Justice

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Chapter 26

"Why are you crying?" asked Rinjani while hugging the elder.

The afternoon atmosphere in the rain was quite heavy since the afternoon. Making the feelings of mother and child fused together in the dark of the night and the cold of the earth's air temperature.

"Why is there always someone who doesn't like our family? And we never did anything bad to them or to anyone?" reply Aqilah in her sobs.

Asked like this, Rinjani did not immediately answer his daughter's questions. He recalls the words of the gods long ago, when there were others who did not like us even though we did not do evil to him. There are even people who do not like us, without knowing anything about us, they only hear it from the news that is circulating and not necessarily the truth.

"Because Satan likes to whisper things into the hearts of men. Not that the Prophet shalallahu alaihi wa salam is also much hated by the infidels. He never did anything bad, but often did good to others. Especially those of us who often make mistakes and forget God. However, even so, God actually raised us as His servants so that later in the afterlife can be together with people who are loved by God" Rinjani explained.

"Sister do not despair or be angry with God, because of the fate that has become our destiny" Rinjani continued.

Hearing her mother's words just now, the little girl shook her head. That's not what he meant.

"Son is not angry with God. I was just wondering why those people could behave like that. What if the same thing happened to their families. What are they gonna do?" Aqilah wiped her tears that came out endlessly.

The beautiful woman looked gently at her only daughter. In the spikes of both cheeks belong to Aqilah and in the stirring of their forehead and nose. Then, back he looked at this little girl.

"We do not pray evil to others" Rinjani said in a soft voice.

"Silver does not pray evil for others" Aqilah argued with her lips.

"Wasn't that just a saying that could be a prayer for someone else?" rinjani restrained her smile.

Aqilah was silent, she realized her mistake in speaking. He confirmed his mother's words, if it had been without directly praying for something that would not be liked by everyone. He was also embarrassed.

"We should pray for the good of others. Because of what we pray for them, angels pray for us the same. If you pray for their kindness, then the angels pray for kindness" Rinjani said with a gentle smile and Aqilah nodded confirming her mother's words.

"But, there are also many others who like to pray for the bad of others. Let alone the person who felt himself being devzholimi," the little girl replied.

"True, yeah. Loss if the mustajab prayer is wasted. Though it's one way to make our lives happy," said Aqilah.

"If we want to live happily, it's actually easy. That is, we in living this life must be with a feeling of sincerity, patience, and gratitude," Rinjani continued while rubbing her daughter's moist cheeks that were still wet with tears.

"Yes. Accept the destiny that God has set. Be patient in living it and be grateful for everything he gives us" Aqilah replied.

Rinjani was happy to hear his daughter's words. At least Aqilah can still remember the advice and life lessons that were often said by her father.

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Azzam spoke to Mr. RT, not liking the actions of Mother Pomegranate this afternoon to her mother. He also wanted to sue the woman for publicly apologizing for slandering and defamation of her mother and family. He wants justice for his family.

Although the boy had not even seven years, but the soul of the leader and wanted to protect his family was already firmly imprinted in him.

"That's the consequence of Pomegranate Mother who has humiliated her in public. So, he also has to apologize to be witnessed by many people as well" Azzam said in front of the village elders who happened to be in the mosque. They were all held back because of the increasingly heavy rain.

"Right as well, what this boy said. This is also to be a lesson for the community so as not to arbitrarily slander and try to embarrass others deliberately just because of feelings of jealousy and envy" Kusno replied.

Other people agreed, although later the meeting between Mother Pomegranate and Rinjani was in a closed room and she was witnessed by several people. Especially those present when the woman was angry in front of the widow's house. So that those who come at that time know the truth and witness that Mother Pomegranate has apologized for her mistake.

The next day, at the house of Mr. RT, Ms. Pomegranate apologized to Rinjani after being urged by village elders and some residents who participated in watching yesterday's incident.

"I'm sorry for just looking without knowing what you said to my husband, back then," said Ms. Pomegranate is still trying to defend herself and she feels innocent of having done that to Rinjani. According to him, it was a natural thing to do by a wife who suspected there was a actor in her household.

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🙄 Mother Pomegranate could have her ngeles. What is the status of Rinjani who must report to the police station? Will he be able to meet his grandfather soon? Wait for it to go, yeah!

Waiting for the next chapter. Yuk, also read my friend's work. Nice and exciting story, you know! Cus skates into his novel.