Teach Me (Naina)
Chapter 99
"They were married, Umi," Amaliah said after seeing the video her husband sent.
Alfin's wedding video with Naina at the mosque, with Habsoh, Naina's uncle and aunt, also Adrian's shop employees.
Aminah's heart trembled, but she could do nothing but be silent and accepting. Destiny has willed, who can prevent it. Her tears fell, feeling unregarded by her youngest child. However, back again at the core of the matter, all happened because of her so hard self.
Aminah was stunned while covering her face, there was nothing she had to do. He should have been there, present to witness the marriage of his youngest son.
"Umi should be there, not here. Why didn't Alfin talk to Umi about getting married?" lamented Aminah was very disappointed with her youngest son.
"There is no need to give up mistakes to others anymore, Umi. It's time we introspect ourselves, realizing the mistakes we made. Not blaming anyone else." Ahmad stepped in followed Khadijah.
His sad face was blurred, changing with a feeling of relief that looked domineering. Aminah raised her face, looking at her husband with wet eyes.
"Why didn't he ask Umi's permission first? Did she not consider Umi as her mother?" aminah.
Ahmad shook his head, sitting on the edge of the wife's bed. He held the old woman's hand warmly and gently. Spreading calmness to his agitated heart.
"Abi told Alfin to marry Naina. We can't forbid them to love each other, Umi. Alfin would be happy to marry Naina, not the others. As parents, we just have to pray for them to be able to build a healthy household, mawaddah, wa rahmah. What's again? Never pray for children with bad," said Ahmad while putting pressure on their hands.
Aminah's tears poured out, a little aware of the mistake he made. However, her heart still could not accept, feeling Alfin's back as the woman who had given birth to him.
"Umi just doesn't feel considered, Bi. Alfin should have said it was the same Umi," said Aminah who immediately put her head on her husband's shoulder.
Ahmad understood, swept the back of the wife to channel peace to his heart.
"How come Alfin asked permission first with Umi, is Umi sure it will not complicate everything?" ahmad asked who was quite fond of Aminah.
The old woman's cry suddenly stopped, she also kept her head away from the comfortable place. Looking deeply at her husband who was smiling softly. There was no hatred emanating from his two eyes, there was only the same great love and affection as before.
Aminah cried again, which Ahmad questioned was true. It did not rule out the possibility that he would make it difficult for Alfin to marry Naina.
"Just prepare the heart of Umi to welcome the arrival of our new daughter-in-law at home. It's possible that Alfin will stay there for a few days with his wife. Eliminate Umi's selfishness, accept God's outlined destiny for them." Ahmad kept a gentle, loving look at his wife.
Aminah only needs to be advised and guided to be able to accept everything that has happened. Slightly straying from the path, is human because the fact is that humans will not be separated from khilaf and sin.
Khadijah and Amaliah sat hugging each other, both relieved that one problem could be solved. Still wondering how they got married?
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Before the wedding, Ustadz Hasan and Busyro sat with Adrian inside the mosque, while Alfin and Naina they were allowed to speak together in the mosque porch which they could still see clearly even though they could not hear.
"I surrendered my guardianship to Ustadz because I realized I had no right to be Naina's guardian" Adrian said with a sore heart.
Sick like slashed sharp pain even though it does not bleed. He wanted to be like the other fathers, who could marry his own daughter. Shake hands with the prospective daughter-in-law while saying the phrase ijab. Swinging the hand confirms to the groom that he actually handed over the responsibility of the child to him.
However, Adrian must give up the dream, enough for him to be recognized and able to witness their marriage. Although he could not deny the pain of deep regret that continues to whack.
"Ikhlas, Sir. Everything is legally regulated and must run according to the Shari'a. If the two can accept each other, we proceed as directed. As parents, we just have to support whatever is good for them" said the ustadz, understanding how Adrian feels as a father.
The man nodded his head, understanding what the path of destiny should be. Sitting with Ustadz Hasan was also Busyro, making Adrian's heart find peace. Apparently like that, when sitting with righteous people understand the science of religion.
A little while later, Habsoh with Sumiyati and asep came to follow. They don't want to miss the sacred event.
"Wa'alaikumussalaam!"
"Well, Mang Asep?" Ustadz Hasan's forehead frowned at the old man.
"Ustadz, maa shaa Allah!" Mang Asep shook the hands of Ustadz Hasan, did not hesitate to kiss the back of the hand despite the age of much older himself.
Habsoh sat next to Adrian, then followed by Sumiyati then Asep. They sat in the shape of the letter L, where Busyro and Ustadz Hasan were in front of the priest's place.
"Where is Mang Asep? So, Naina's Mamang's niece? Oh, God!" Ustadz Hasan smiled, he was indeed someone friendly. Everything that comes receives it well.
"Alhamdulillah, Ustad. I'm good, just a little surprised if Habsoh tells you that Naina wants to get married now. I was shaking, Ustadz," Asep said, showing his trembling hands.
Seeing that, they all laughed. Shines of happiness were clearly radiating on their faces. Moreover, the two older people who already consider Naina as his son. Staying together for a few months, made their old hearts feel happy.
"Well, I also had a hang earlier when Alfin suddenly said he wanted to marry Naina right now. That's destiny. We plan, God also plans, but the best plan belongs to God. Right, Ustadz?" Ustadz Hasan tilted his head to look at Busyro, the beard of Alfin's brother's head justifies what he said.
"Where is the bride, Ustadz?" Sumiyati dyed increasingly here looking for a pair of lovers.
"They're on the side. I don't know what they're talking about, but it's okay. Let them solve the problem first so that in the future there is no more misunderstanding," said Ustadz Hasan pointed to the two who appear to speak seriously.
Sumiyati's old heart was happy, muttering calling Lita's name. Tells her that the girl she gave birth to will lead a new life as a wife.
He held back the cry as hard as he could. Haru's taste continued to fill the recesses of the soul, making him drop tears in silence.
They went from there, two trustworthy store employees presented Adrian to witness their marriage in order to avoid slander. Both of them sat in front of Ustadz Hasan and Busyro, Naina lowered her head in a nervous manner.
"Where? Has Naina made up her mind?" asked the ustadz looking deeply at the girl in front of him.
"God willing, Ustadz." That answer shook Alfin's heart.
"So, are you ready to be Alfin's wife from today?" The next question was greeted by a long sigh by Naina.
"God willing, Ustadz."
Ustadz Hasan nodded his head, again asking, "Where? Are you both equally happy with what you are talking about? Before we begin this agreement, we should both break away from all prejudice."
He looked at the two, knowing there was something that they did not easily go through in the conversation. Alfin and Naina simultaneously nodded their heads confidently.
"God willing, Ustadz. We are ridho," said Alfin.
Ustadz Hasan invited Busyro as a pretext, which was then handed back to him as the person most entitled to marry. In addition to Ustadz and the imam in the mosque of Alfin, he also doubles as a ruler.
"Well, because the guardianship was handed over to me, and it was my duty as a trustee to be Naina's guardian. We're going to have this wedding. I hope that anything you see as a disgrace you should keep to yourself." Ustadz Hasan stared at all the witnesses present making sure the men could be trusted to keep everything they knew.
"God willing, Ustadz."
The marriage went on without interruption.
Baarakallaah.