True Love Never Ends
Part 6's
Nasha and Elin are ready to participate in the study at the Ar Rahman Madrasah. Both of them wear a full robe with their hijab.
"If my appearance is like this, it feels like I'm suitable to be Ustadz's wife" said Nasha who made Elin laugh immediately while sticking the back of her hand on Nasha's forehead.
"You sick, Sha? Huh?" ask Elin. Since meeting Azhar, Nasha always smiled, her eyes sparkled as if she found her true happiness and she felt so free. Very different from Nasha in Jakarta, where she always looks depressed, her smile and laughter are bland, her eyes are often unfocused or glassy.
"It's really healthy, really healthy" said Nasha.
Grandma Elin called them because it was time to leave.
They walked and met some villagers who would also attend the study, but all who came were women.
"What is this study specifically for women?" nasha asked Elin's Grandma.
"This is a weekly study for women, there will be special for men" replied the Grandmother. And Nasha just bo oh ria.
And when entering the school area, Nasha's eyes have been clear where to look for the Ustadz. Elin's grandmother, who realized that, immediately rebuked Nasha.
"So look at you, O young girl" his reprimand that makes Nasha can only cleared her throat and she immediately lowered her head while continuing to walk, while Elin just chuckled.
Nasha continued to walk behind them with her head down, right down until she unconsciously went off the track and hit someone who made Nasha look up.
He gaped with an unblinking gaze when he saw who he had just hit.
"Sorry, I'm not doing it..."
"Hi, Azhar." said Nasha as if he had not heard Azhar's apology.
"Assalamualaikum, Nasha." said Azhar with a smile but avoid looking directly at Nasha.
"Waalaikum salam.." said Nasha while mesem mesem.
Then Azhar walked past Nasha, leaving Nasha holding her heart beating very fast. Unconsciously, and sincerely he prayed in his heart.
"O Allah, match us" as if the prayer were reflexive and natural.
While Azhar, he was stunned to see Nasha's different appearance. She looked very graceful and sweet in that shar'i outfit.
Azhar went to her madrasah office to retrieve the book because Abi Rahman asked Azhar to fill out the study this time. The theme of marriage is worship.
At first Azhar refused because she felt inappropriate, while there were still Rafa, her father Rafa and also Om Om Rafa whose knowledge was much wider than Azhar. But they all wanted Azhar to fill out the study because Azhar's mumpung was there.
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Now, the study was started by opening greetings by Azhar who continued by introducing himself. And the mother who followed the study also seemed enthusiastic to see the young and fresh Ustadz who will fill the study.
"So, mommy... The theme of our study today is marriage is worship yes" said Azhar "There are people who know why marriage is called worship?" ask her. Nasha immediately raised her hand and said.
"To avoid adultery." he exclaimed. Sontak Nasha who is a stranger there is the center of attention. Then Elin's grandmother whispered to the people around her that Nasha was Elin's friend from Jakarta.
"True.." replied Azhar, smiling "As the Prophet said. When a servant is married, he means he has perfected half his religion, so fear Allah to get the remaining half" he said.
For a moment, Azhar unintentionally looked at Nasha as she could feel Nasha watching her. However Azhar immediately turned her face away and she refocused on her material.
He continued his material in a relaxed yet elegant manner. A very good way to convey studies to mothers of mothers who are mostly middle-aged or even elderly. Azhar continued to explain calmly even though there were some mothers who were even engrossed in gossiping by themselves.
He explained the basis of marriage, which of course must be intended because of God. Not because ***** solely, so that his marriage blessing and lasting until death separates, even can remain a match in the afterlife as a couple who are always blessed in heaven later.
Azhar also explains how to choose a good partner and be a good partner. He also explained how to live a marriage according to Islamic teachings, full of love, love, loyalty and mutual understanding. Because it is the main foundation in the household. If there is a lack of love and love, what else is not understanding and unfaithful. Make sure the wedding will be ruined.
Not only that, Azhar also explained the primacy in a marriage. Where in marriage all is worship, when looking at each other with a partner, when touching each other, his recompense. Unlike the relationship outside of marriage, where staring at each other is categorized zina eyes, what else if more than that.
Nasha who listened to Azhar's explanation felt creepy, he often heard lectures like this either on YouTube, tv or as his. But attend in person, stare and listen in person. Just this time Nasha did her, and it felt so fun and soothing.
Azhar's detailed but relaxed explanation made Nasha capture the teaching well and did not feel boring at all.
Until without feeling almost an hour of study took place. The review will end but there is a question and answer session before the review ends.
One by one, the mother began to ask questions that made Azhar laugh, shake her head and sometimes feel sad. Because someone asked how to deal with a husband who is stingy, rude, childish and so on.
Azhar explained patiently and carefully. Trying to make the study participants understand the purpose he wants to convey. Until one last question asked by a middle-aged woman.
"Ustadz, what if there's an abusive husband. Do not hesitate to slap or even hit, and also rarely pay attention to the wife and children. But he always wanted to be well served. Every time in protest or reprimanded, he will always say that his wife is ungodly and the wife should be obedient and not fight against the husband" questions like this are what makes Azhar feel sad. As a man, he could not understand what was in the minds of men who were rude and evil, where a special man his husband should be a protector for his family. It is a painful parasite.
"Speak from heart to heart, ma'am. And if that can't, talk to your family, ask for sulosi or help from them to resuscitate your husband. And if that too cannot, take the path of the law. I talk like this not because of anything, but because any woman status, daughter or wife also have her own rights what else if it has played physically.. If the mother is against the wrong thing it is not disobedient, it is an obligation. Women must also be firm and have the stand to fight the wrong person whoever he is. But most importantly, don't forget to pray. Pray to God that your husband will soften his heart, realize his mistake, and may God forgive his mistakes. And for anyone who experiences trials like this, be patient and sincere. Allah will not test His servant beyond the ability of the servant himself. And one more thing, a wife is obliged to obey her husband, but that does not mean the husband has the right to hurt his wife"
Nasha was stunned to hear Azhar's reply, which was a relastic one. Not only cling to patience and sincerity, but also provide greater motivation than that. Encourage women to fight for their own rights and lives, without provoking harsh words or making others fight blindly. Because Azhar lays out her explanation with neatly arranged words. Give understanding and encourage to rise.
After Azhar answered and it seemed that the one who asked was also satisfied with the reply of the Ustadz. Now it's Nasha's turn to ask the question.
"Ustadz, if a woman feels she finds the right man to be her priest and the woman is very fond of her. Is it okay if he proposed to the man?" Elin is left in disbelief with Nasha's question. While Nasha put on a very serious expression and for some reason, Azhar felt Nasha's question was as if about her self. Since then, Nasha has been watching her. Once again Azhar tried to get rid of her thoughts.
"Of course it is permissible, the Prophet was proposed by a noble woman who became his true love until the end of life. Namely Sayyidah Khadijah, where he saw the nature of nature began in the Messenger of Allah, and he ventured to propose her with his friend, Nafisah" replied Azhar straightforwardas. Nasha who heard the answer was mesem mesem only. Makes Azhar feel a little confused by this city girl.
But the time of the study has ended with the conclusion briefly explained by Azhar from the material and the question and answer earlier. And then end with a prayer together.
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Tbc...