Muara Kasih Single Mother
Takbir Night
Tonight is the end of Ramadan. Just waiting one night for the Fitri day. But tonight was so boisterous. The mosque near the Pandu and Ervita houses has declared takbir.
Allahuakbar allahuakbar allahuakbar lailaailallahu wallahuakbar. Allahuakbar wa lillah ilhamdu.
With a resounding takbir, Indi asked his father. Actually, this was not the first time for Indi, but he could now ask a lot of questions. Including the takbir that adorns the night.
"Dad, what is the sound of the mosque?" ask Indi.
"Oh, that's called the takbir sound, Madam Didik. Takbir was proclaimed on the last night of Ramadan," replied Pandu.
Hearing the answer from his father, Indi at least that later every last night of Ramadan will sound like this. However, there are still things that Indi wants to ask. So he asked his father again.
"There's a night of terror because of what, Yayah?"
Indi's curiosity was great, so he asked why it was done the night of the takbiran at the end of Ramadan. Jayah Pandu also had suspected that the question of Indi was still continuing. His daughter will not be enough with one question answered. Indi will pursue and ask other things until he is satisfied.
"The Exalted is to praise the greatness of God. For a whole month, we observe the fast. Holding hunger and thirst. Our fasting, our worship of God, and only God can perfect it. Therefore, we praise the greatness of God," explained Pandu slowly to Indi.
When a child asks about religion, the first person to guide him is his parents. Bringing children to know God as Creator starts with the family. It is not the job of religious leaders or teachers to teach. Pandu also taught it slowly to Indi. Encouraging children with knowledge is important. However, religious teachings, the legacy of faith should be given to children as well.
"Is it just a Yayah?"
"In our country has a tradition later there will be takbir around. The children will carry torches and walk around the village and shout takbir," replied Pandu.
Well, now hearing what the father said, Indi was interested in what the traveling takbir was like. It feels like it will be a separate experience when you can follow the traveling takbir.
"Well, can you join me, Yayah?" tanyakanya.
"Walking it far enough later Mama Didi tired not?" ask Pandu.
"Try it, Yayah."
After a conversation with Indi. Pandu then met Ervita and conveyed Indi's desire to be able to follow the traveling takbir. Ervita allows on condition that there are parents who accompany her. Because, however it was night, and Indi had no experience before.
Hearing the conditions proposed by Ervita, Pandu agreed to accompany Indi. Now Ervita changed Indi's clothes with long clothes and trousers, then wore a veil to her daughter.
Indi remembers his friend in Kindergarten, who said that Indi was like a cartoon character from Russia who befriended this bear. Both wearing pink veils. Listening to Indi's story, Ervita also laughed amusedly, while peeping his daughter's forehead.
"It's okay, Ma'am. It's pretty. It's just the color of the veil that's Pink. Later Didi road quite far, so slow down. Hold his hand Yayah yah," Ervita's message.
"Yes, Nda."
It turned out that Pandu's father also changed clothes with a long-sleeved cocoa shirt, wearing long pants. Again the man was wearing a white peci or commonly called a skull on his head. Ready to accompany Indi to celebrate Takbir night.
"We're leaving Didi?" take Pandu.
"Okey, Dad. Hold Didi's hand, Dad. The message is so."
Then Pandu took his daughter's small hand. Beware of his wife. Invite Indi to travel with the mosque worshipers who are not far from his home.
In front of the mosque, children gathered. Lining with a torch in hand. A torch is a stick with flammable material at one end, which is ignited and used as a light source.
Jayah Pandu took Indi's hand, crossing the street in the housing with a shout. It looks like Indi is very happy. This is a meaningful Ramadan for Indi. Likewise for Pandu who was the first time accompanying his daughter to follow the tour.
When the takbir troupe was about to pass in front of his house, Pandu sent a message to Ervita to leave the house for a while. Not long after, Ervita came out of her house holding Irene. He waited for a traveling takbir troupe that would pass in front of the house. Seen from afar a beam of light emanating from the fire at the end of the torch. Then, not long after the group passed by. Almost at the back there are Yamah Pandu and Mbak Didi who join hands together.
"Yes .. yeah!"
Recognizing her walking father, Irene shouted and called out to her father. It was seen that Jayah Pandu waved his hand and kissed the cheek of his youngest daughter. So is Indi who is happy to see Nda and her sister.
"Nr ... Brother ...."
"We continue takbir ya, Nda," said Jayah Pandu.
"Be careful, Yayah."
It was a beautiful Takbir night. Celebrate not only with family, but also pilgrims who also go around mengumandangkan takbir. The last night of Ramadan is closed with a takbir that continues to roar, a sign of victory. Tomorrow is Eid Al-Fitr Day, they will return to fitness. Starting a new sheet and also wearing the proper chastity should be done every day.