The Story of the Children of the Juragan
220. Preparation of aqiqah
"Honey, I also want to hold an aqiqah for our children."
"A ceremony like where Aisyah used to be, mas?" Salman also nodded.
"Any baby is obligatory, huh diaqiqahi?"
"It's not mandatory anyway. Judging from the legal side, the law of aqiqah is a disgusted sunnah, or sunnah that must take precedence. That is, if a Muslim is able to carry it out (because it has enough wealth) then he is encouraged to do aqiqah for his child when the child is still a baby. At least seven days after birth."
"But I don't like mutton. You can't replace it with a cow. That's better." Wulan bargained, publishing a smile on her increasingly glowing face.
"Since long ago, the Arabs carried out the aqiqah by cutting sheep. Not with the others. Following something that the prophet Abraham and his son had taught. The prophet Ishmael.
Abraham told the prophet Ishmael to sacrifice a pet lamb. As a sign of obedience to God. Because people used to love and glorify their pet sheep.
Now, because the prophet Ishmael wanted to be a Muslim, he sacrificed the biggest and most powerful sheep. For desiring to obtain a great reward from the side of God."
Wulan looked mangosteen while listening to her husband's explanation.
"Yes, then, we have an aqiqah for our little daughter. When's time?"
"A day again."
"Well! Another day?" Wulan rounded her eyes.
"Yes. Take it easy, our employees are quite a lot. We can ask a lot of people for help." Salman smiled at the smile.
"Yes, I will also ask Daddy to help organize the event."
"I agree. It's already night. We better get some sleep. Before our son wakes up. Remember, pregnant women also have to think about their health, so that the baby is also healthy."
"Thank you, baby." Wulan tightened her embrace on her husband. He began to close his eyes while carving a beautiful smile on his face.
Both of them feel very grateful and happy. Because his life feels so much more complete and perfect.
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The next day, as everyone gathered around the dining table. Salman expressed his intention to hold an aqiqah event, to his two in-laws.
Daddy and mommy agree with her daughter-in-law's proposal. Both will always support what the child and his daughter-in-law do, if indeed it is best for their little daughter.
"When is the show on the title, Sal?"
"Okay, Daddy's gonna help with the preparations." Daddy Marquez replied lightly.
How not, he and papa Reyhan are both respected people and have power. Anything they can do in a short time.
After finishing their breakfast, they immediately moved to prepare for the aqiqah event.
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Salman has told his daughter about his aqiqah event to both parents. His parents strongly agreed with the show.
In fact, actually both of his parents were about to remind him since a few days ago. But because of something, they both forget.
After informing his parents, Salman informed the services of goat providers. He ordered one goat, which will be slaughtered tomorrow.
He deliberately wanted to slaughter it himself, and asked the family and household assistants to cook the meat.
Not hiring catering services. In order to make sure the ingredients that will be used for cooking, have a very good quality.
After contacting the goat service provider, Salman contacted his colleagues who worked as a photographer. She wanted to do Newborn photography for her baby. And the best photo results, will be installed in front of the house.
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While papa Reyhan, who was in the showroom, ordered a tent that will be installed in front of his iron house.
In anticipation if the number of invited guests boomed. Because he knew what his iron was like. He was a great businessman, who was so famous by his name.
Even when he and his family became converts, it had become so shocking news. So is the marriage of his son, which is very wow. Exceeding state officials.
After successfully ordering the services of a tent provider, Papa Reyhan immediately informed the besiannya. So that the goods do not order anymore.
Daddy, who was in his office, was very happy, because he had a good message and cared so much.
Even though the two did not meet each other, they still talked about their grandchildren's aqiqah over the phone.
Not inferior to their husbands, mama Laura and mommy Melati were also talking over the phone.
Both are thinking about what gifts will be given for mementos for the invited guests.
After going through a long debate, the two finally decided to give gifts to invited guests in the form of, goat-shaped dolls. If the guest is male, then the doll is blue, and if the guest is female then the goat doll is pink.