TOAST
* Slice 190, Kolak

Ahead of the prayer witir, filled with speakers who usually fill the study at the mosque. Start with do'a-do'a and then invite sholawat. Because it was only given fifteen minutes, it became heavy discussion. Light but can still be taken away.

"This time we are talking about kolak yes Fathers, Mothers and sisters. Who try who does not like kolak . especially if it can be free, or prospective montu nganterin, neighbors exchange kolak" joked Pak Ustadz.

"Or the bustle of trading kolak Pak Ustadz, the sweetness of double .. the same trade as his brother" said one of the pilgrims.

"There's more ... Abisnya later if I discuss what is the month of Ramadan, what are the specialties even learn to hold something must have been all poultice out of the head. What's right?" ask lecturer.

"Betull" sahut jama'ah.

"In addition to dates, kolak is a very identical treat the same month of Ramadan. You could say if it has not nyicipin compote, it feels there is less. This habit is actually not without reason, but this sweet and refreshing food has a philosophy behind it, so it is never missed as a tipster. According to historians, kolak antiquity is used as one of the means of spreading Islam in the earth we love. We know together, the scholars at that time used a variety of ways that are simple and easy to understand by the community to introduce a new religion in the country. One of them is by acculturating local culture, especially in the land of Java. What we know through puppets, songs that glorify the Asma of God. Well this compote is also one of the media to incorporate Islamic religious values into society. In the past, Javanese people had a habit of making kolak in the month of Ruwah, which is the month before Ramadan on the Javanese calendar. But finally until now the habit of making kolak continued until the month of Ramadan ended. What is so special about kolak to be able to introduce religious teachings? Because of the materials used to make compote, not chosen carelessly, each element in it contains a different meaning but combined give meaning" said the speaker while taking a pause.

"The word kolak comes from the word Kholaqo or Khalik, which means to create. Thus, kolak becomes the embodiment of our closer attitude to the Creator, Allah SWT. There are also those who say that kolak comes from the word Khala which means empty. This can be interpreted as emptiness of ourselves from the sins we have committed. Usually in the compote there must be bananas. Bananas are also chosen from the type of banana kepok. Why a banana? because the word is close to the word kapok or jera, so we are reminded to be deterred or kapok sin and then repent. In addition, there are also sweet potatoes or cassava, both grow in the ground, or in the Japanese language is referred to as telo pendhem. The word pendhem means to bury or bury, so we are expected to bury all the mistakes and not repeat them again in the future. The fruit also wears coconut milk. This liquid is what unites the compote as one whole food. In Javanese, coconut milk is spoken as santen which is close to the word pangapunten or apology. Thus, the meaning contained therein is an apology for all errors, whether against God or fellow humans. So by eating kolak, as a manifestation of our attitude to draw closer to Allah Almighty, by admitting all wrongs, asking for forgiveness, repenting and not repeating the error of the past" papar Pak Ustadz.

The pilgrims are very impressed with the speech of the speaker. Simple is a dish that is usually eaten, but only know the meaning behind compote. In addition to the sweet taste of the tongue, compote also feels sweet in the heart.

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After the tarawih prayer, Nyaknya Iyus nahan cried during the road to his home. The shadow of the past where he mendzolimi Nuha continuously danced in his mind. Plus he also handed Qeena over to Noah and then expelled him without caring about the fate of the two. There were no regrets for the first three years since the incident. But after many studies, his heart felt tight to hold regrets until this moment.

"Yes Allah .. Forgive the Servant of Allah, a thousand words for Noah and Qeena will not be enough. Why you can do kaga using a pisan heart. Aye rich kaga has a religious handle. View the world aja ..kaga there inget-ingetnya same akhherat. Going to her in-law Qeena's house again was also confused on the way. Iyus kemaren anterin through small streets, kaga can make angkot lines. Oh Allah .how can I meet them. Aye really want to be able to ask for a maap before dying .." Nyaknya Iyus.

At home empty, Iyus did not know where to go. His daughters are also in their own homes. Living alone has been a daily meal for Nyaknya Iyus for the past few years, loneliness is certain. But he tried to spread himself, maybe this as a reminder when it used to be jaya, never cared for other people and brothers.

It seems that Iyus when selling a house in Tanah Abang, got three houses in Bojong Gede, so that each child already has a part. The house that is now in place is part of Iyus. But the certificate is still collected so it is not sold with Iyus.

"O Allah, may this Ramadan change Iyus. I have a ghost of the time still so. Salah servant also did not give religion to the children . yeah hopefully not a wrong step again dah" hope Nyaknya Iyus.

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Mr. Shaka's extended family also gathered at Mr. Shaka's house in Pondok Indah. Children, grandchildren, ghosts, sisters, nephews and brothers-in-law of the cone into one. It also happens that the school holidays on the first day of Ramadan, so on nginep. For those who work will depart directly from Pondok Indah. They will gather until they open together later.

After the tarawih prayer, Aa' Zay chatted with Damar on the back porch.

"Where's Qeena A'? I sent a chat kanya already blocked deh" said Damar.

"Aa' just met yesterday. He's here with Dafi and Mak Nuha. Not a lot of talk about him, even discuss business. If the development of his marriage is only know from Erin, but yes not deep. Tau itself is very closed Qeena anyone. We know nothing about him, he is married, it is Dafi's right. Soon will also be inaugurated with Dafi, yesterday had a story if the necessary documents are being taken care of" Aa' Zay's story.

"But this must be forced to want Qeena, should Qeena be able to investigate this dong. Mas Dafi also took the opportunity anyway, he was a smart man . time framed rich gini kok believe and give it up anyway. Perhaps this is his plan to trap Qeena. He realized that his face was not able to compete with me and Mas Fajar, so he used a rotten way rich gini. Especially now that Qeena kaya anteng stay at his in-laws house .. surely Qeena pressed the same Mas Dafi" Damar said.

"A' .. We are both guys, if Aa's position is in my position how? can cepet lupain? Qeena is in love with Damar, the proof is that she firmly rejects Mas Dawn and is willing to be engaged to me" said Damar fiery.

"Aa' understand how Mar you feel now .. but learn to mengikhlaskan, no matter how much you struggle, if not a soul mate want how. Not Aa' won Dafi, but so she must be heavy. It's a shame that all the preparations for the wedding have gone ahead, a week after Lebaran will marry her lover. Suddenly trapped in a difficult atmosphere. Refusing to marry Qeena meant she couldn't protect Qeena, whom she thought was like her sister. Accepting means he must be ready with all the consequences until the same storm his future wife's family and end up breaking up. He was accused of adultery with a woman, while he was a graduate of the pesantren who at least knew which ones were halal and haram. Just as rich as Qeena, he also bears a burden that is not playful, his wounds just want him to heal by learning to open the hearts of men and choose you as a traumas cure. But the boro-boro wound was treated, now there must be a new wound in it. The same problem his biological father who is increasingly crazy about him, can his father attack them both if there is a chance? His type father Qeena is culas .. surely he will use various ways for money. Not quite there, which Aa' heard from Mak Nuha, if their relationship still did not get the blessing of his mother Dafi even asked the family to hide his marriage in the eyes of the community. Aa' understood why Qeena had stayed and obeyed Dafi's orders, because Qeena knew, Daf the right person at this time who could protect him and Mak Noah from his Father's pursuit. Kan Father Qeena and Dafi have often been noisy since the first time when he was the driver of Dafi's mother. If you love Qeena .. pray for her. From a small story only knows black and white, so let him have a little color in his life, let him sing his best smile to pursue his ideals. Wiggling him yesterday with Dafi, Aa' also stretched Qeena's face seemed happy. Qeena had no mask pretending to be happy as before. He also said that he would enter a famous Chef's course. Maybe this is a step by step to realize the desire to have a cake shop" Aa' Zay tells.

"A' . if it's just a cooking course, making a cake shop or whatever Qeena wants ... I can A' . I can also make him happy" Damar said.

"Keep your Mama?" ask Aa' Zay.

"What's the difference with his mother Mas Dafi? if later Mama better know who Qeena will also change" replied Damar.

"But you forgot something Mar .. do'a Mr. Dzul and Mak Nuha. Mr. Dzul wants Qeena to be his ex, while Mak Nuha wants his son to be able to find the right person who can love him as well. Can you accept Mak Nuha as Dafi accepts Mak Nuha? Aa' sure you won't want to stay the same as in-laws, right? you'd rather buy another house for in-laws than stay together" Aa' Zay said.

"Yes, both rich Aa' .. would not want to live with in-laws" said Damar.

"We did not want to, but first a small house, only had one room, once the house was big, in-laws even made a Villa in Ciloto. Mama Tikah is also more comfortable with her family or her biological children. But if Mak Nuha was already in agreement with Qeena, they would never be separated. So Dafi hastily finished his house so that Mak Nuha and Qeena could be worthy to stay there. Aa' had played there, although not yet neat and there are still many empty spaces, but it seems that Dafi is carrying out his obligations to provide shelter for his wife and in-laws" said Aa' Zay.

"That's what A' can talk about .we haven't talked that far, still waiting for Damar to go to college in a year" Damar replied.

"Udahlah Mar . if you have been told, prepare for heartbreak twice. Cewe a lot of bro .. literate dah. lyric right left, no time can be gaet" suggested Aa' Zay.

"Was' ever been like that?" ask Damar.

"Yes .. his name is male .. never dong lyric there, yes masang radar for nyari people who fit to be a companion" replied Aa' Zay.

"Oh .. so the time has been married to Teh Erin .. still lyrically lira anyway" fishing rod Damar.

"Yup .. the first religious wedding but yes, that abis bucin deh same Erin. Anyway, if you have married it feels, there is no more woman who is the most fitting besides his beloved wife. Pas sad there is a comforting, fitting want to sleep there is a nemenin, pas hungry there are masakin, fitting want to have children there are willing to put the womb seeds . yes anyway fit all deh" praise Aa' Zay.

"So sweet really A' .. but why is it not as sweet to talk about it again both. Kan want to be made to float the same words like a poet" said Erin from behind Aa' Zay.

"You already husband and wife do not need to use the words rich people dating. Atuh ga use words like pojangga aja you have stuck in Aa' .. especially if you use the words .. beuh ... can Aa' digelendotin mulu can not work" said Aa' Zay with the pedal.

"Ga wrong statement, there is also Aa' tuh that is cintillated-***** same Erin .. hahhaha" said Erin.

"What's the latest -******?" ask Damar not understand.

"Ituloh ngintili .. ngikutin .. so where to follow" explained Aa' Zay.