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Before returning to Anisa's apartment, Raina stopped by one of the cafes located in the city of Cambridge, to meet Sean's request. Though reluctant, Raina feels indebted to Sean, as the blonde man has saved her from Steven's foul intentions. I don't know what would've happened if Sean hadn't come by then. Perhaps, Raina's chastity was already tarnished. Only God knows.
"Raine .... Thank you for fulfilling my request. Please sit down ...!" sean tells Raina to sit in front of him.
Raina lands her body on the couch, facing Sean.
"Rain, what do you want to drink?"
"Mmm .. orange juice only."
"His pregnancy?"
"It's okay, Sean. I'm still full."
"It's, okay ...."
Sean ordered two glasses of orange juice. While waiting for the order to arrive, Sean began their conversation.
"Rain, there's a lot I want to ask."
"Hemmm...ask!"
"Rain, I wonder. .. Why do you always cover your hair with a cloth? In fact, your hair is very beautiful if left without a head covering."
Raina smiled at a smile. "You want a short answer, or a long one ... Mr Sean?"
"Mmm. .. I want answers with detailed explanations, Miss Raina," Sean replied with a charming smile. If there had been no Keanu who reigned in the heart, maybe Raina would be interested in the charm of the blonde man. Maximum handsome. π
"Ok, Sean .. listen carefully to my answer. I wear the hijab because our God gave the order. God says in the scriptures we read." Raina paused her speech for a moment.
"O Prophet, say to your wives, daughters, and believing women that they may extend their veils. Thus, they are easier to recognize and they will not be disturbed. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Mercifulβ (QS: al-Ahdzab verse 59)
Sean frowned slightly. "What does that mean, Rain?"
"I mean, if a woman covers her hair with a head covering like I'm wearing this. Muslim women who wear head coverings or commonly called hijab, will be more awake honor compared to those who are not wearing. In other words, hijab is useful for glorifying women."
"Sean, the beauty of a woman's body shown to men other than her husband, will not increase the honor of a woman, on the contrary ... it will only be the imaginary material of men who are not entitled to such beauty."
Sean nodded his head, signaling that he understood with the explanation given by Raina.
A waiter delivers two glasses of orange juice ordered by Sean. Friendly, the waiters allowed Sean and Raina to enjoy the freshness of the orange juice.
Sean and Raina enjoy fresh orange juice before talking again.
"Rain .. explain to me, about your faith! I mean ... about Islam!" pinta Sean while putting a glass on the table.
Raina returned to smile. He also put a glass before giving an explanation about Islam to Sean.
"Vean ... Islam, if by language, has several meanings. In Arabic, Islam is the mashdar of the word aslama-yuslimu-islaaman which means obedient, submissive, obedient, surrender to Allah. Whereas when viewed from the origin of the word, then Islam comes from the words assalmu, aslama, istaslama, saliim, and salaam."
"What do you mean, Rain?"
"I mean .. assalmu means peace, peace. Islam is a peaceful religion and every Muslim should maintain peace. Aslama means obedience, surrender. A Muslim should surrender to Allah and follow the teachings of Islam. Istaslama means .. also surrender. Salim means clean and holy. Saliim .. the image of a clean, holy Muslim heart, far from being shirked or allied with Allah. Salaam means safety or security. Islam is a religion of salvation. If a Muslim practices the teachings of Islam well, then Allah will always save him both in the world and the hereafter" Raina replied in detail.
"Lantas, why is Islam often called the religion of terror? I mean ... why is Islam often associated with terrorists*?"
Hygiene ....
"Sean, when the people are afraid when our prophet ... Prophet Muhammad preached Islam, saying, Innama Bu'istu liddini al-hanifiyah al-samhah. I was not sent to Islamize Jews, not to Islamize Christians, not to Islamize magi. But I was sent to this earth to bring a religion that is straight but tolerant, not pushy, not to blame others for being different" Raina explained.
Sean flinching. He tried to examine what Raina had said.
"Sean ... is no more 'do you want to talk about?"
"Raina, teach me ... Islam!" pinta Sean with seriousness. He stared at Raina's bead intensely.
Raina gasped when she heard Sean's request.
"Sean .. are you serious?"
"Yes, I am very serious ... Raina."
Netra Raina sparkling. There was a hint of happiness when Sean was interested in learning about Islam.
"Well, I'll teach you about Islam. Tomorrow, I'll lend you books on Islam. I will also introduce you to ustadz Ilham and ustadz Fadhil. You can ask them anything about Islam" Raina said with enthusiasm.
"Thank you Raina."
"Heem .. same, Sean."
"Rain, want to go home to the apartment now or ... stop by Market Square?"
"Just go home to the apartment, Sean. I have many tasks to do."
"All right, I'll take you ...."
"No need, Sean!"
"Rain, we're friends now. So, let your best friend always take care of you, ok! Anyway, I'll take you home?"
"Hemm. Take me now!"
"Siapppp, Miss Raina."
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Since Raina accepts Sean as a best friend, the two of them often spend time together. Not for dating, but .. to teach and introduce about Islam to Sean.
Day by day, Sean is increasingly interested in Islam. In fact, Sean wants to convert.
As a friend, Raina is very supportive of Sean's wishes. Raina introduces Sean to one of the lecturers who teaches about Islam. His name was Abdal Hakim. Founder of one of the mosques in the city of Cambridge.
Abdal Hakim was a convert 40 years ago. Before he converted, he was named Winter. Abdal Hakim studied in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. And now, Abdal Hakim became one of the lecturers who taught about Islam at one of the universities in England.
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