LAILA TO KANG ROHIM
EPISODE 1 AHMAD ROHIM

In a village called Sumber Sari. There was a man who became the dream of girls because of his piety. He who was 17 years old lived in Sumber Sari following his elder brother. He and his elder brother had to serve there for several years after being considered graduated from the boarding school on Java Island.

But due to the lack of people teaching in the area. Making a Pak Haji in the village ask the boarding school where the kyai mondok, asking the young man to be able to settle in Sumber Sari village.

He was given a residence behind the mosque in Sumber Sari village.

The young man was 26 years old. He also wants to perfect his religion by carrying out the sunnah of the Prophet is married. A friend, some elders and religious figures gave advice to a man named Ahmad Rohim and commonly called Kang Rohim in Sumber Sari village, to propose to a girl who is the eldest daughter of Abah Ucup. Coincidentally Abah Ucup is also looking for a mate for his son.

Abah Ucup is an elder figure who is seen in the next village or Sumber Waras village. A village adjacent to Sumber Sari village. Where the population is the majority of Javanese descent. The district that has 6 villages is named Tegal Rejo Subdistrict. In the village of Sumber Sari there is only one mosque, and the mosque became a place where Rohim settled and taught.

He lived in a small hut behind the mosque called Nurul Iman. Rohim wants to get married soon because he is almost 27 years old. Rohim who felt his savings had been enough, made Rohim ventured to propose to the daughter of Abah Ucup.

That night Rohim was accompanied by two men to visit Abah Ucup's residence. The first man was named Kang Mukidi or commonly called Kang Kidi. He is Rohim's friend. During Rohim's stay at Sumber Sari, Kidi is a young man who will often go to the mosque just to play games on a computer owned by Kang Rohim. Behind the mosque there is a room measuring two meters by two meters. It was there that Rohim put down the computer, or sound tools of the Mosque system. So that Mukidi if to the mosque is not praying but will sit in the room for hours. But it was better before he knew Rohim, Mukidi more often sat in the gambling place while drinking hard.

Rohim is not one who compels others to worship. Especially to insult especially away from people who have not practiced sharia. He was more embracing that person. Grabbing his new heart he gave that a Muslim must practice his religion.

For Mukid in the year 2000, a computer with Onet game is very interesting. Even computers at that time only existed in government offices. And certain people. Rohim bought it with his savings for a year. He only used it to type the book to easily give material to the children of TPQ and the mothers and fathers of Nurul Iman.

Although Mukidi first knew Rohim just because it was nice not to have to buy cigarettes. Because when with Rohim, Kidi is not dizzy to smoke. Because Rohim who is a lover of coffee and cigarettes was never stingy for cigarette business. He will put his cigarettes and matches so that anyone near him can take a stick or two of his cigarettes.

But over time he who felt comfortable with Rohim, they were friends. Like perfume. Rohim makes an impact on Kidi who almost every night to his place. He became diligent in prayer. Although he will sit for hours in front of a computer screen to play Onet and other games.

The second man who accompanied Rohim was Pak Toha as Takhmir at the Nurul Iman mosque, he also asked Pondok Pesantren Rohim to send a younger brother to devote his knowledge in the village.

Rohim is not too tall but quite sweet to look at, he has dimples. And it was able to make him admired many girls in Sumber Sari village and also neighboring villages. In addition to being sweet-faced, her personality and polite demeanor made many girls put their hearts on her. Moreover, his melodious voice when leading the assembly of shalawat and Yasin in the village. But the santri soul of Rohim is still attached even though he no longer lives in the boarding house.

So that he always lowered his gaze when he met the one who was not a mahram. Moreover, he is a man who is economical to talk to people he just knows. In fact, he always cupped his hands when going to shake hands with always ablution when out of the house. So as not to hurt the heart of the person who invites him to shake hands but not mahram. He with the intention and explanation that he is in a state of ablution.

The figure of Rohim is not only known in Sumber Sari village but one Sumber Rezki sub-district. Because of his humble attitude, making many hearts girls feel hopeful in lamar guru naji who is always everywhere wearing a green duck motorcycle that will make his distinctive voice.

The sound of rain drops that fell soaking the roof tiles in Abah Ucup's house, it made Mr. Toha say hello to some. The rain had indeed increased greatly since they had departed from the source of the sari. Soon the door was opened by Mrs Salamah. Wife of Abah Cup. They were let in. Abah Ucup welcomed them.

As Bu Salamah handed him drinks and snacks, Rohim glanced in hope that Abah Ucul's daughter appeared. Because usually parents will introduce their children to those who will visit by giving their daughters the opportunity to take out drinks for their guests. But what Rohim hoped would not happen. Bu Salamah actually came out alone carrying a tray containing four cups of coffee and tengginang.

Ms. Salamah and her eldest daughter did not know about the purpose of Mr. Toha and Rohim's arrival to their residence. Abah Ucup doesn't know. All he knew was the superstition of the nurul iman mosque wanted to visit his home. Mr. Toha also expressed his intention and purpose.

“So Here's Abah, me and Rohim are also Kidi, here's what I mean.”

“Lah I was also curious what the purpose of Mr. Toha until the rain still had to come, desperate like.” Answer Abah Ucup.

Mr. Toha laughed, his big belly was shaking with his laughter.

“Hahaha…. Well don't want to, rainstorm on this journey Bah, You're about the contents of the hearts of young people who want to propose girls Abah.”

“What?” Answer Abah Ucup Kaget.

Abah Ucup observed the two men who were on Mr. Toha's side.

"Well if Rohim proposed to my son. Pucuk loved ulam also arrived. That's what the Mukidi is. I was given free, I didn't want to. What can that man do."

Abah Ucup observes Rohim and Mukidi. He knew the two young men. Two young men with two different characters. If Rohim is not a rich man. But he is a learned man. Although it is not an office but it is respected not only in his village but also in neighboring villages. But Mukidi, a man who only lives to have a mother, he just eats, sleeps and plays ball. Not having a job.

"Ehm... um...."

Abah Ucup's voice looks at Mukidi who will take one last tenuous. While Rohim from earlier only enjoyed the coffee served.