The Power of a Prayer
CHAPTER 35 KSD_Win Before Rivalry

The days just pass by. Weeks change months but this feeling is still the same, loving two men who don't know who will be my destiny. No one even knows whether between those two men or anyone else will be my match.

Remember that God has recorded all of this. We can only plan for God's provisions.

Teng...

The sound of the grocery in the dormitory of the princess ahead of Isya worshipers.

"Mbak, ngaos Safinatunnajah Gus Ashif" Rinda gave an announcement to the santri princess of SLTA.

His salary was changed to Safinatunnajah for reasons only Allah and Gus Ashif knew.

After giving the announcement Rinda stood at the priesthood on the aftershole of iqomah by one of the princess santri who stood at the front shaf.

After the Isha congregation the santri marched in the hall awaiting the arrival of Gus Ashif.

"Ra, don't forget to bring your plates" Ida reminded me.

"Ready!" I was short, then sat sweetly on the porch of the hall.

While waiting for the arrival of Gus Ashif the santri proclaimed the nadhom imriti. A voice that is in unison and echo makes my heart adem ayem.

Not taking a long walk, the hall became quiet sign Gus Ashif had sat in his place to teach.

"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh" Gus Ashif's greeting.

"Wa'alaikumsalam warahmatullahi wabarokatuh" said the santri ready with the book and pen to give meaning to their respective books.

"Just go a'udzubillaahiminassyaitoonirrojiim, bismillahirrahmanirrahim, alhamdulillahi robbil 'alamiin wabihi nasta'iinu 'ala age waddin wa shollallaahu 'ala sayyidina muhammadin khotamin nabiyyiina wa'aalihi wa shohbihi ajmaiin, wa'ala haula though quwwata illaa billaahil 'aliyyil adhiim."

The beautiful sound of fashih makes the heart more cool, ayem, calm.

"Alhamdu utawi sekabehe puji, iku lillahi kagungane Allah, rabbil 'alamiina kang manganerani wong alam kabeh, wabihi lan ing Allah, nasta'iinu nyuwun pitulung siro, 'alaa ageiddunyaa ingatase perkoro world, nasta, waddiini lan perkoro religion, wa shollallaahu lan mugo-mugo paring Rahmat, synthetics Allahu Allah, 'alaa sayyidina ingatase Gusti kito, sopo muhammadin kanjeng prophet Muhammad, khotaminnabiyyina kang dadi concluded poro prophet, wa'aalihi lan kuksirgane prophet, washohbihi lan sahabate prophet, ajmaina sekabehane."

"Walaahaula lan ora ono daya den sumerking saking duroko, walaaquwwata lan ora ono strength, illaa billaahi Anging pitulung kelawan saking Allah, Al aliyyyi kang maha lohur, Al adhiimi kang maha agung" the opening of Gus Ashif.

"Amiin" sahut santri.

All of our opening new alias just starting njai or at the beginning of study there must be something like that.

"Fashlun utawi chapter suwiji, arkaanul islami utawi pyro-piro islamic pillars, iku khomsatun lima, shahaadatun sawiji iknekheni setuhune behavior, laailaaha illallahi ora Ono prince kejobo Gusti Allah, p, wa anna muhammadan lan setuhune kanjeng prophet Muhammad iku rosuulullaahi emissary Gusti Allah."

"The first chapter describes the pillars of Islam. The pillars of Islam are five, the first of which reads two sentences of shahadah. That is asyhaadu 'allaa ilaaha illaallah, wa asyhaadu Anna muhammadarrosulullaah."

"There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah."

Gus Ashif looked at all the students, who in his eyes focused on the book but his ears were ready to listen to the study tonight.

"Wa iqoomussholaati lan jenengaken ing prayer, the second pillar of Islam to perform five mandatory prayers that is the prayer of Dawn, Dhuhur, Ashar, Maghrib, and Isya."

"Wa iitaa uzzakaati lan aweh zakat, the third to pay zakat according to their size."

"Wa shoumu romadhoona and the fasting month of romadhon, the fourth obligatory fast in the month of romadhon."

"Wa hijjul baiti lan mupupp haji ing baitullah, sopo manistathoo'a wong kang kang kang, ilaihi maring baitullah, opo sabiilaa dedalan."

"The last pillar of Islam performs the Hajj pilgrimage to the temple for those who can afford it. Up here I'm sure you all understand."

"Bismil was bornrahmanirrahim, fashlun itawi chapter suwiji, arkaanul iadani, Wallahu 'alaam bishowab" then Gus Ashif rose from his seat on the prayer after teaching from all santri.

When praying all the santri sit quietly, but once the prayer ends all become rowdy. Some take cutlery, some run in line to buy ice or fried food, some run to the dining room queue to take dinner rations just like me.

After dinner at the study.

...***...

The cloudy afternoon atmosphere is perfect for practice on the field. Not too tired with the cold.

Arriving in front of the gate there is already Riah and Ferdinan accompanied by Angga.

"Tumben is gathered here Kak, so it looks different" said Rani.

"Yes, we went to ndalem matur Abah because in two weeks you will go to the District to compete" explained Ferdinan.

"We told Abah that anyone was going to leave. To prepare the needs needed" said Riah.

I just quietly listened, then walked along to ndalem. Arriving in the yard ndalem Abah was sitting on a sofa that was deliberately placed on the terrace.

"Wa'alaikumsalam warahmatullahi wabarokatuh" said Abah while receiving every helping hand of the men.

"Well, let's call Mia" Riah said.

"Yes" said Abah briefly.

We sat down on the terrace while waiting for Riah who was calling Mia.

Not long after they came.

"So how many of you are going, how many of you?" Ask Abah.

"Nine Bah" Ferdinan answered Abah's question.

"Nine which race is with her companion?"

"Seven people in the race, two escorts."

"Okay, let's go to Jefri's driver, meet at the cooperative tell him to come here."

"Nggheh Bah."

"What day will you leave?"

"Two weeks away."

"Yes, there you continue your activities."

"Nggheh Bah."

"Don't forget to call Jefri ya."

"Ngggeh Bah" said Ferdinan the second time. Just nggeh from earlier.

We went straight to the Mts field for training as usual.

...***...

Wednesday was right where my comrades and I went to the District to compete.

"It doesn't feel like Ra, after coming home from the race in the next few days we have an odd semester exam" said Rani.

"Yes, it will be semester two soon" I said.

"Later after graduating from here surely we will never meet again" Rani looks sad.

"Pray, may we be found again after becoming alumni."

It only took us twenty minutes to get to the women's building, which is where the race will take place. Although only the participants who came with several escorts, but it looks very crowded.

I listened carefully from the beginning of the opening, I must not underestimate the words of the committee who was delivering the rules of the game.

"Ra, you can relax today" Riah said.

"Why Ma'am, is there no opponent?"

"Right, there's no opponent for this time."

"Continue?"

"Usually next month directly to the County."

"It won before the fight."

"We better encourage Mia alone than the lack of work here" suggested Riah.

Mia looked nervous about her first match.

"No need to be nervous Yes, you just look at your opponent's eyes like you were glaring at me when you first met" I said as I patted Mia's shoulder.

"Bak Nera here anyway, why don't you hate me?" Mia's eyes look sad.

"What I hate for, I just don't like the way you thought at the time."

"Sorry, Mother."