Degrees of My House

Season 2 ~ 164

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This morning, Naina and Bella are already getting ready to go to Pesantren.

"Well, Mother's child is beautiful," said Naina amazed to see Bella using her instant hijab.

Bella smiled happily. "Thank you for the hijab, Mother," said Bella sincerely.

Nana smiled and nodded. Her hand moved justifying Bella's slightly un-straight veil. "The more beautiful," said Naina finished with her activities.

"Go now, Mother?" ask Bella the spirit.

"Come, son," said Naina.

They left the house with happy smiles. Finally Naina's desire to use the hijab can be fulfilled now.

Twenty minutes on foot, Bella and Naina arrive at Pesantren. There was a bit of fatigue Bella felt, but it didn't mean much more what she got today.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Ustazah" Naina said when they met one of the senior Ustazah who often guided Naina.

"Girishalam, Naina. Who's this pretty girl, Nai?" ustazah asked gently looking at Bella.

"She's Bella, Ustazah. My son," said Naina.

"Kids?" tanya Ustazah was confused and surprised. Because after all, Naina has never been married.

"Later I will explain, Ustazah," said Naina.

Ustazah Arum nodded. "Then we go home first, yuk," Ustazah Arum invited Naina and Bella.

Naina nodded. The three of them walked together to the residence of Ustazah Arum, as well as the wife of someone who is believed to be the head of the pesantren.

Five minutes walk, now the three of them have reached the house of Ustazah Arum.

"Please enter, Nai, Bella," said Ustazah Arum softly.

Naina and Bella nodded, then they sat together in the guest room.

"Nai, I call you first, yes," said Ustazah Arum asking for permission to call her husband.

"Yes Ustazah," said Naina softly.

"Mother, Bella won't be punished right, Mommy?" ask Bella scared. He was afraid of being punished for all his mistakes. He was afraid that he would not be well received by others.

Naina smiled and clasped Bella's hand. "No human being has the right to punish another human being, son. Because it means he precedes God" said Naina softly.

Bella nodded at Naina's words. Although there was still a little fear.

As he was engrossed in their conversation, came a middle-aged man in a robe and turban that hung around his neck, as well as a white peci over his head.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Ustad" said Naina.

"Waalaikumsalam, Naina," replied Ustad Zaki.

Bella just smiled and nodded.

"So this is your son, Nai?" ask Ustad Zaki.

Naina smiled and nodded. Until finally Naina tells how she met with Bella and the intention of their arrival to Pesantren.

"Alhamdulillah. You are one of the lucky servants, son," Ustad Zaki said after hearing Naina's story.

"Really Ustad?" ask Bella.

Ustad Zaki nodded. "Because God still loves you, son. God gave you the opportunity to return to His ways" Ustad Zaki said.

"Does that mean I can reach Heaven, Ustad?" ask Bella.

"Remember, Son. Heaven is not a place of good people, but heaven is filled with sinful sinners in repentance" said Ustad Zaki.

Bella smiled happily at Ustad Zaki's words. "Bella just wants to be Sholeha's son, Ustad. Let Mother and Papa can go to Heaven because they have a child like Bella," said Bella happy.

"What a noble heart, son," said Ustad Zaki amazed at Bella's greatness.

"Thank you, Ustad," said Bella sincerely.

As they talked, Ustazah Arum came from the kitchen carrying a tray of drinks and snacks.

"Please drink, Nai, Nak Bella," said Ustazah Arum. Naina and Bella nod in affirming Ustazah Arum's words.

"Is Bella ready to return to the two-sentence creed?" ask Ustad Zaki.

"Very ready, Ustad," replied Bella for sure.

Bella nodded. With Naina accompanied and guided by Ustad Zaki, and witnessed by some Ustad who taught in the pesantren, today Bella will return to say two sentences of shahadah. A short sentence that is able to give a great testimony of a servant to the greatness of Allah and His Prophet, Muhammad SAW.

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A luxury sedan car entered the grounds of Pesantren. Today they pay a visit to the Pesantren relics of a middle-aged man who has given Dee a vision for his life in the world.

"We're going to Ustad's house first, Umi?" ask the boy who is sitting in the steering chair.

"Yes, Al. We go to Ustad's house first" Dee replied.

Yes, they are Dee and Al who came together to Pesantren relics Kiyai Rozak. Sofia did ask Dee to monitor the Pesantren, because he who was in Turkey made him unable to continuously monitor the Pesantren.

This morning Dee insisted on going with Al. And he had Ibra do the office work. With a heavy heart, Ibra followed all the wishes of his beloved wife. As for Kina, she chose to remain at home with Bi Nini. I don't know, Dee is desperate to go with her son, even though she knows Al has a lot of work in the office, but she still wants Al to accompany her.

Al's steps stopped when his ears heard the pronunciation of two sentences of a very melodious creed from the speaker of the mosque.

"A very beautiful pronunciation, Umi," Al told Dee.

Dee nodded in agreement to Al's words. After that they continued their walk to Ustad Zaki's house.

At Ustad Zaki's house, Al and Dee found no one.

"Maybe Ustad Zaki again in the mosque, Umi," said Al.

"We'll just wait here, son," Dee told Al.

Al nodded in agreement to his Uminya request. They both sat on the chairs on the porch of Ustad Zaki's house.

Al held onto his chest which somehow felt racing.

"Al why, son?" ask Dee.

"Not knowing, Umi. Al's feelings are different" Al told Dee.

"A lot of istighfar, son," said Dee.

Al smiled and nodded. "Yes, Umi" replied Al.

"Umi," call Al to Dee.

"Yes, son," Dee replied gently.

"Al is reminded of the match between Al and Kinzi, Umi" said Al.

Dee sighed softly. "What's up, Al?" ask Dee.

Al got out of his chair and sat down in front of Dee. Al's hand held his Uminya's hands.

"Umi, is Umi really expecting a daughter-in-law who is religious?" ask Dee.

"Every in-law would want a good son-in-law, son," Dee said softly.

"Kinzi is good, Umi" Dee said.

"Son, listen to Umi. Kinzi is a good woman, but not necessarily as good as Al's partner. Al who can feel what's good and not for Al, son. Marriage is a lifelong worship. Don't get the wrong choice, son," said Dee softly.

"Umi, what if Al still expects Runa, Umi? And Runa-"

"Al, sometimes someone who is our life partner is not always good and meets our standards. Sometimes a devout religious person is paired with a sinner. They will perfect each other. Giving kindness, complementing each other and covering the bad with their good, son. Because when a sinner falls in love with a religious person, then he will try to solidify himself for his love, son," Dee explained to Al.

"Did Al choose Kinzi?" dee asked with a close look at his son.

Al shakes. "Al loved him like a sister, Umi," said Al honestly.

"Then don't give him pain with Al's false love, because it will be very painful. It's better to refuse now than to accept because of force" Dee said.

Al nodded and smiled looking at Dee. "Thank you very much, Umi," said Al hugging Uminya's stomach.

Dee smiled and gently rubbed Al's hair.

"Assalamu'alaikum" said Ustad Zaki came with his entourage.

"Waalaikumsalam" Dee and Al answered. The two of them stood up and saw the arrival of Ustad Zaki with the group, and ...

DEG

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