Accompany Me with Hijrah

MARRIAGE AND COMMITMENT

The day has changed. I don't think the important day Zarra and Fahri are waiting for has arrived. Located at the Nurul Iman mosque in Surabaya, the marriage contract will be held this morning. Zarra was very pounding waiting for the deadline. He sat behind his father with Mama, Ashifa, Amira and Husna. His hands continued to hold tightly onto his mother's hands.

"Propsy. Calm. Berdo'a," said Mama Zarra to calm her son. They are still waiting for the ruler who will marry them off. Papa Zarra approached the girl. Suddenly he hugged the child. Zarra felt a full throes in her chest. Soon she will be Fahri's wife. Her tears started to drip. Papa Zarra took off her embrace. He wiped away the tears of his son. He looked at Zarra deeply. The little girl who used to love him was timang-timang, now it's this big. And now he's getting married. Her heart was heavy to let her daughter get married. But he cannot be selfish. Marriage is the Sunnah of the Apostle that every Muslim should practice.

"Assalamu'alaikum," a voice broke the atmosphere between them.

"Wa'alaikumsalam" answered everyone present. They looked towards the source of the sound. It turns out that the penghulu has come. Asyifa thrust tissue at Zarra. Zarra took one and thanked Asyifa. They are also preparing to start a wedding ceremony. Zarra remained behind her father during the marriage contract. He wore a white kebaya with a matching veil. Her face was simply polished with a flawless make up. Everything looks simple.

"I marry and control you, Fahri Akhtar Rahman bin Zainal Rahman with my son, Zarra Tsabita Khairunnida bin Zaky Bahar with a dowry of a set of prayer tools, he said, one million in cash and 4 grams in ring were paid in cash" Papa Zarra said, shaking Fahri's hand.

"I accepted his marriage and marriage, Zarra Tsabita Khairunnida bin Zaky Bahar with the dowry paid in cash," Fahri replied steadily. He said his qabuli with one breath. Smoothly. And when all the witnesses and elders say it is legitimate, they say thank you together. They let Zarra and Fahri face each other. Fahri handed over his dowry one by one and lastly put a ring on Zarra's ring finger. Zarra kissed Fahri's hand and Fahri kissed his forehead. Then they kissed Papa and Mama Zarra's hands. Then kiss the hands of Abah, Umi Fatma and Ms. Fahri. Asyifa, Amira and Husna took turns to embrace Zarra. Lastly they were given a little encouragement by Mr. Penghulu.

"This marriage is not only about love, but also a commitment to live together until the end of your life. Marriage is also worship, the longest worship in human life. So, whatever you do later, intend everything because of Allah alone, God willing when the husband and wife approach the God of the household sakinah, mawwadah, warahhmah," said the forefather ended his advice. Then the show closed with a shared do'a. After everything was done, they headed to the hotel to prepare for the reception later tonight.

 

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Arriving at the hotel, they are taken to their respective rooms. Zarra is delivered to a special room for the bride. It was not too late when they entered the hotel room.

Zarra was a little groggy when she was left alone with Fahri. Although they had legitimately become husband and wife, but both Zarra and Fahri were still a little awkward. Zarra took out her make up box and pulled out a bottle of micellar water to clean her makeup. Fahri was standing next to the window staring out the window.

Zarra began to remove her veil leaving the inside of the white veil to cover her hair. He looked at Fahri from the dresser mirror. Then looked.

"Sister," he called half in doubt. Fahri looked over and smiled. "May Zarra open this veil and the interior here?" he asked innocently. Fahri laughed a little. Then, walk up to Zarra. He crouched down to be on par with Zarra. He also held Zarra's hand. Zarra's heart was racing again.

"Can, Honey. This is both of us's rooms. It's just me, your husband as your mahram" replied Fahri softly. Zarra smile. "Do you need to help?" asked Fahri again. Zarra nodded. Fahri helped open the slug's zipper. Then Zarra's long hair fell apart. Zarra took the comb and combed it slowly.

"Sister, I want to be honest. About Malik," said Zarra staring at Fahri who is now standing behind him. Fahri holds Zarra's shoulder and smiles nodding to make Zarra comfortable telling her what she wants to say. "Sister, I apologize in advance about the incident at Tunjungan when that day. I received Kak Fahri's sermon not because I wanted to prove it to Malik. I'm the same Malik was dating and we broke up, rather I was cut off by reason of hijrah. That was also the first reason I moved. But as soon as I found out he married my best friend, I let him go, sister. I buried him with my past" Zarra said. He fell silent and looked at Fahri.

Fahri was silent to Zarra's story. He already knew this story from Asyifa and Amira. Because it was Ashifa who offered to try ta'aruf with Zarra. He even devised a plan to meet and introduce him to the girl who has now become his wife.

Zarra who saw Fahri was silent looking at him from the mirror, turned her head. He looked up at Fahri who was still standing. He was afraid that Fahri misunderstood this marriage. He touched Fahri's hand. Fahri. He crouched down again so he could be in line with his wife. Zarra looked at Fahri with guilt. However, a second later Fahri smiled and tidied up Zarra's hair and tucked it in Zarra's ear. Then, he held both hands of Zarra.

"Do you still have the same feelings as Malik?" asked Fahri. Zarra nodded quickly.

"I've been flirting with him long before we met. And now I want to be with you in the way of God" replied Zarra. Fahri laughed a little. He was very anxious to see Zarra's face. If it looks like this it looks cute. "Sister, don't believe it?" asked Zarra with a sullen face as Fahri laughed.

"What can you do?" asked Zarra back innocently. He did not think that Fahri could be this romantic. In fact, he thought that people as long as Fahri would not be able to joke let alone romantic. Zarra was wrong. Fahri is completely different. He understands with Zarra's attitude that can sometimes be very spoiled.

"Here Brother hugs," cranky Fahri. Fahri hugged him and kissed his wife's head. Zarra returned Fahri's arms like a child. He smiles. So it feels like dating after marriage, her inner self.

"Sister, don't stay in Zarra huh? Wherever you go, take Zarra with you. Don't be angry if Zarra is spoiled" Zarra said in Fahri's arms. Fahri. He promised to make Zarra happy.

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Fahri and Zarra's wedding reception starts at eight p.m. The guests have started arriving from half 8. Zarra looks beautiful with a white syar'i dress. Fahri in his black suit. Fahri's eyes were not separated from Zarra throughout the reception. Even his hand continued to hold Zarra's right hand.

The invitees began to go upstairs to take pictures with the two brides. The first to ride was Agil and some of Zarra's classmates. Agil even shook Fahri's hand and said, "goodbye, bro. Take good care of us. We'll be best friends to you. Let's take us out with you later, bro". Agil is always pretentious to know his close friends. Fahri glanced at Zarra. Zarra just nodded with her laugh.

"Ready, bro. Then we will have info" replied Fahri. Agil nodded enthusiastically. He now turns to Zarra and covers only his hands and whispers, "your husband is cool!". Zarra gave her thumb. Then followed Gilang and April and other Zarra friends. After the photo together, Fahri and Zarra came down to greet the guests. Fahri introduced to some of his relatives. As they were chatting, Zarra's eyes caught Malik and Kinar's newly arrived figure. Their eyes meet. Zarra touched Fahri's shoulder trying to tell him what he saw. Fahri followed Zarra's view. With one look he understood. Pardon them to welcome their guests.

Malik and Kinar walked closer towards Fahri and Zarra. Kinar put his hand on Malik's arm. Fahri was holding Zarra's hand.

"Assalamu'alaikum" said Malik.

"Wa'alaikumsalam," replied Fahri flatly. They looked at each other and smiled with different meanings. Fahri smiled sincerely and Malik smiled bitterly at the reality that was in front of him. Moreover, seeing the way Fahri grasped Zarra's hand and vice versa.

"Congratulations?" said Malik as he reached out to Fahri. Fahri greeted him and thanked him. "Please, take good care of our best friend. Don't hurt him like we hurt him" Malik later said. He took off Fahri's hand. Kinar nodded and without feeling his tears welled up at the end of his eyes.

"I'm sorry for our selfishness, Ra," said Kinar. Zarra felt sorry to see the present Kinar. His body is a little thinner and his eyes look puffy. Zarra nodded with a smile.

"Sit down first" said Zarra, inviting them to sit at a nearby empty table. Then they went to the empty table. Fahri pulls out a chair for Zarra and Malik also does it for Kinar.

"You please enjoy the party. We welcome guests first huh?" said Zarra. He actually just felt awkward and uncomfortable having to deal with Malik and Kinar. Not because of jealousy or still having feelings with Malik. It's just that he doesn't know what to do. Before Zarra moved, Fahri's hand prevented him from leaving. He did not even get out of his chair.

"They are our guests. It is obligatory for us to welcome them as well" whispered Fahri. Zarra looked at Fahri deeply. A nod from Fahri made Zarra sure to stay and accompany Kinar and Malik.

"Sorry Malik asked you to return the other day. That was at my request. Malik and I didn't know you were planning to get married" Kinar said. Zarra could not answer anything. He also did not want to say what Malik heard at the time was a lie. For him it was the best.

"It's okay, Ki. Forget about yesterday. Focus on our own future. I've completely cleared everything. This is God's best path for us" replied the wise Zarra. Fahri looked at him with pride. He smiled at Zarra. "And I have also chosen my future, Brother Fahri. Do'ain huh?" continued Zarra again. He looked at Fahri for a moment with great affection. Then he looked back at Malik and Kinar.

Malik and Kinar smiled at Zarra's happiness. They were grateful that their friend had found their happiness. Whatever happened in the past, let it be a memory and a lesson. Tonight everyone's heart is filled with happiness.

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