The Tears Of Wedding
Chapter 60 Hoaks

Mas Guntur and I sat on the porch of their house, facing a great challenge that was approaching. Hoaks who mentioned that Mas Guntur eating aid from the local government for the poor has spread in our village, ahead of the election of the village chief (pildes). This issue not only tarnished the good name of Mas Guntur, but also threatened some supporters of Guntur mas who believed the fake news.

I feel worried and anxious. I know how honest and caring Guntur Mas was towards the villagers, but this hoax could ruin his reputation. On the other hand, Thunder Mas felt the same pressure. He didn't want this hoax to destroy all the effort we had put together to build the village. During this time the Thunder mas help people selflessly, from the sick and need a recommendation from the village or a letter from the puskesmas, guntur mas will voluntarily take care if asked for help by residents or neighbors who are unable and do not understand this business, especially if there are dead people's nights, especially if there are people who died, guntur mas as a mudin in our village will also be busy helping in the place of grief. From preparing the affairs of tents, baths and to making the body safe if the dead man. My husband really did serve his age and his time for the benefit of society. Not to mention if there is a child who must be merid by accident, it must be taken to a religious court to undergo a trial. If in other places it might be a business, but for Guntur mas not.

Even once he asked for my money to rent money because the child who will be brought to the city is a person who does not have. I don't mind because I understand my husband is doing that because he wants to ease the hardship of people whose economy is weak. Although we are not rich yet, God always meets our needs when we need them. It was many times I felt in my life married with the Thunder mas, and sometimes this will provoke a mother debate because we think we are a waste of money because an assisted person is unlikely to return our money, but I do not understand if I and Guntur mas have a paradigm that the sustenance that God currently gives through us is the sustenance of others including neighbors who experience distress, so we sometimes have to be quiet if we help people, hope you don't know, to muffle the commotion with the mother who will nag with such a high tone of speech.

In a moment of worry, I looked at Mas Guntur with confidence.

"Mas, we have to convince each other that we will face this hoax with honesty and trust. We must remain focused on our vision and mission to advance this village, although the journey to the selection of the village chief will not be easy. The ambitious Mr. Marhen will be a formidable political opponent, but we must not give up."I said as I put the end of the thread into my mouth. I was sewing a Thunder suit that had torn off his armpit. This shirt is usually used in the Guntur mas if you are going to the city for administrative matters. Guntur just laughed at my words just now. He who saw me from earlier did not manage to put the thread into the needle immediately snatched the two things from my hand

“Sini mas auxiliary, the business of entering and entering it is a matter of mas.. you have to wipe it..” Say mas Guntur, loading my brain a little slow because from this morning only now can sit back, relax, even then I was quick to find a job that I could do while Ziyah took a nap while accompanying Guntur to drink coffee before going to the field to look for grass for Ijem. Instantly I pinched the belly of the Thunder that was slightly distended because of the fat.

“Aduh.... ouch... “ groaned with Thunder because of the shock of getting an attack from me. I just got off to what he meant.

“Siang-day chat already there only.” My grutu while mendelik and receive the needle that has now been inserted by the thread by Guntur mas. I focus on sewing Thunder's clothes. Guntur responded to what I said just now.

“Dik..Dik , right mas also not sure forward in pildes tomorrow. How much to say.” Saying Guntur mas while fondling fried bananas that still emit hot steam because I just served shortly after ripening

“But the hoax is mas, Mbak Ani and Neneng often argue with some mothers.” I was half upset because almost every day there was something I heard from my two friends about the slanted gossip that led to the Thunder mas, he said, especially what was recently about if the Thunder mas ate money from the regent related to the help of covid that changed sebako. Though at that time there was indeed from the regent of assistance, but the truth is not for the poor but for teachers who did not get help from the central government or who were covered by BLT village funds. Neneng and Mbak Ani who know me and Guntur mas certainly always defend the Thunder mas, but his name hoaks certainly more in demand and trusted than clarification.

Mas Guntur responded with the same determination. "True, hoaks destroy a person's reputation, but don't worry you. We use the central path... “ucap guntur mas while putting one bite of fried banana into his mouth.

“If you want to be happy, do not often open a social media account, but often open a paradise account!” Said my husband by imitating Gus Idham's accent. I laughed and put down the needle I was holding because I was amused by my husband's behavior. Mas Guntur does often observe me, if I open IG or facebook then what I look for in one month is a video Gus Idham. His preaching style reminds me of the late KH Zainudin who was funny and acceptable in all circles.

“We will fight these hoaks with truth and concrete evidence. Let the time answer dik, however not necessarily also advanced so the candidate kades, lah wong Kyai Damar has not given news. Mas also from some practices given Kyai Damar no signs yet.” Said Mas Guntur after sipping my bitter thick coffee.

Immediately I remembered the struggle of KH Hasyim Asy'ari, the founder of NU, in maintaining moderate Islamic teachings and opposing extremism. At that time, Indonesia was facing a difficult situation, especially during the Dutch colonial period. Some radical Islamic groups seek to influence society with harsh and extreme teachings, as opposed to the moderate teachings of Islam espoused by the NU. KH Hasyim Asy'ari, as the leader of NU, felt responsible for fighting against the spread of such radical teachings and championing a moderate, tolerant and inclusive Islam. However, his teachings and NU are often faced with slander and false accusations from these extreme groups.

However, KH Hasyim Asy'ari did not falter in the face of such slander and hoax. He continued to fight for the peaceful teachings of Islam and defended the principles of justice, tolerance, and unity. Through his education, dialogue, and hard work, KH Hashim Ash'ari managed to overcome slander and maintain NU's reputation as an organization committed to moderate Islam.

“KH Hashim Asy’ari alone did not waver during the preach, when hoaxes and slanders came, not to mention the story of the prophet Joseph. Mas remember for sure the story where the prophet Joseph also faced hoaks.” Remember me to Guntur mas because he may see the look on my face that some days are worried about my husband's good name is slowly starting to want to be destroyed just because there is a mission and ambition to get a department.

“About him being slandered for false accusations? Then end up in jail?” Replied Mas Guntur nodded.

Yes, the story of the Prophet Yusuf was imprisoned even though he was innocent. However, the Prophet Yusuf remained steadfast in his faith and honesty. He did not allow the slander to destroy his beliefs and reputation. The Prophet Joseph kept his integrity well and entrusted all affairs to Allah until Allah showed the glory of the prophet Joseph as he was patient with every destiny he had to go through.

The Prophet Yusuf was released from prison and his honesty was proven. He was appointed an adviser to the Egyptian government and managed to save the nation from starvation. The story of the Prophet Yusuf gives a lesson on the importance of maintaining integrity and honesty in the face of slander and trials, as well as the current possibility that my husband must accept slander and hoax for a glory, so that, I don't know what glory I don't dare guess.

‘Hopefully all this we can go through with patience, God’ my dignity as a wife who may never accept if my husband is blasphemed, he said, in slander but the husband's order to be silent do not need to defend himself while not leading to the law. If it wasn't my husband asking for it I would probably have tried to defend my husband when someone said that Thunder likes to take away the rights of the incapable.