indonesian Legend
four sultans in North Maluku
Once upon a time, in the North Moluccas, there was a handsome young man named Jafar Sidik. No one knows the origins of his family. He lives alone in a small house in the village of Salero Ternate.to meet the needs of his life, Jafar Sidik looking for firewood in the forest and sell it to the market. In the middle of the forest where he usually looks for firewood there is a lake with clear water, cool, and surrounded by shady trees. Everyone who is in that place will feel comfortable and serene. That is why the lake is called Telaga Air Sentosa.
One afternoon, after searching for firewood, Jafar Sidik sat down on the edge of the lake to let go of fatigue. That afternoon, the weather looked clear. He sat on a large rock, soaking his feet in the water. His gaze glared at the orange sky. At that moment, suddenly his gaze was fixed on a speck of colorful light. The longer the light was longer and more elongated and clearer, then the tip fell in the middle of the Sentosa Water Lake.
“What a weirdo! No drizzle, no rain, but no rainbow,” murmured Jafar Sidik.
Just finished muttering, suddenly Jafar Sidik saw above the end of the arch the rainbow appeared seven beautiful women in colorful clothes according to the color of the rainbow. There are nan dressed in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple. The seven women who were none other than angels from Kahnanan then flew to the edge of the lake. Jafar Sidik immediately hid behind a large tree while watching their actions. Apparently, the seven beautiful angels were about to bathe in the lake. They took off the shawl and put it on the rocks, then they went into the lake. With their carefree bath and playful water interspersed with laughter.
Jafar Sidik kept watching the seven angels from behind the trees. He was so impressed to see their beauty. Among the seven angels, the angel in shining clothes is the most beautiful. He is the youngest brother.
“Aduhai... beautiful once angel nan dressed in purple,” muttered Jafar Sidik with admiration.
Jafar Sidik also immediately fell in love and intend to marry him. However, he was puzzled that the angel would definitely fly back to Kahnanan. After thinking for a moment, Jafar Sidik found a way. At the moment when the seven angels were busy joking, he stepped slowly while tiptoeing towards where the clothes of the angels were placed. Quickly, he took out a purple-colored scarf. After that, he immediately went back to hiding behind a large tree and hid the shawl under his clothes.
The day is getting late afternoon. It was time for the angels to return to their land at Kahnanan.
“Sisters, it's late at night. Let's go home soon before the rainbow disappears!” bring the red-clad nymph, the eldest brother.
His six sisters also. They immediately went ashore and put on their own shawls. However, the youngest angel is still confused, because the shawl is gone.
“Come quickly, Bungsu! The rainbow is almost gone!” exclaimed angel in green.
“Wait a minute, Brother! My collar doesn't exist. Whereas, I just put it on top of these rocks along with the scarf Brother,” said the angel in purple suddenly.
The youngest angel immediately searched for her shawl and was assisted by her six brothers. They searched everywhere, but could not find it. Despite having to leave the Bungsu alone, the other six angels decided to go home soon, because the rainbow had begun to fade.
“Excuse us, My sister! We had to leave you alone here. Take care of yourself!” bidadari nan firstborn.
“Do not leave me, Brother!” yelled the Bungsu while wailing.
However, her six brothers had already flown away leaving her. Soon they disappeared along with the rainbow.
The youngest angel also cried bitterly lamenting his fate.
“Dad... Mother..., why is my fate like this?”
Jafar Sidik felt sorry to see the youngest angel. He approached her immediately.
“Hai, Beautiful angel! Whatis yourname? Why are you crying and being in this place all by yourself?” tanya Jafar Sidik pretends not to know what happened to the youngest angel.
“The servant name of Princess Boki Nurfaesyah, Sir! Servants cannot return to Kahnanan because the slave shawl is lost to nowhere. Did Master see it?” ask Princess Boki Nurfaesyah.
Jafar Sidik did not tell him that he was the one who had taken the scarf of the angel. Because it was almost night, Jafar Sidik invited Princess Boki Nurfaesyah to his house. Princess Boki Nurfaesyah accepted the invitation. At midnight, when Putri Boki Nurfaesyah was fast asleep, Jafar Sidik hid the purple celang in his ridge.
Since living with Princess Boki Nurfaesyah, Jafar Sidik's desire to marry the princess was getting stronger. One day, he conveyed his intention to Princess Boki Nurfaesyah.
Princess Boki Nurfaesyah was silent. He was confused to answer that question. Actually, he really wants to return to his country to gather with his family. However, on the other hand, he could not return to his country, because his shawl was gone. Finally, he was forced to accept Jafar Sidik's proposal.
“Alright, I am willing to accept your application, but you must meet one condition,” replied Princess Boki Nurfaesyah.
“What are your terms, Princess Boki?” tanya Jafar Sidik curious.
“Master must promise not to prevent the servant from returning to Kahnanan if the servant rediscovers the shawl of the servant,” replied Princess Boki Nurfaesyah.
Jafar Sidik also accepted the condition, because he thought the youngest angel would not be able to find his shawl. Eventually, they got married. The newlywed couple lived happily, peacefully, and peacefully. Jafar Sidik was getting diligent and diligent work. Now, it is not only looking for firewood, but also growing vegetables in the fields. Early in the morning he had left for the field and had only returned home when it began the evening.
A few years later, Jafar Sidik and Princess Boki Nurfaesyah had four young boys. The more complete the happiness of Jafar Sidik. He also educates his children to obey the teachings of Islam. He also taught them to live with each other, to help, and to get along well with each other. He hopes his four children will become responsible people.
The presence of the four children makes Jafar Sidik more eager to work. Princess Boki Nurfaesyah was happy to live with her husband and children. However, in the midst of that happiness, suddenly came the desire to return to his country, if he had found his shawl.
One day, while her husband was working in the fields, Princess Boki Nurfaesyah saw a rainbow on the ridge of their house. He also watches it. At that moment, he saw a purple cloth tucked in the ridge of the house. He also took the cloth. After being observed, it turned out that the cloth was his shawl. She also found out that the person who had been hiding her shawl all this time was her own husband. Without waiting for her husband to come home from the fields, she said goodbye to her children to return to Kahnan.
“I'm sorry Mom, my kids! I have to leave you. Take good care of yourself and obey your father!” princess Boki Nurfaesyah told her children.
“Where are you going?” ask the Eldest.
“Behold, my children! This mother was an angel from Kahnanan. Before marriage, your Mother and father had tied the promise that if one day Mother finds the missing Mother's shawl on the shores of the Sentosa Water Lake, Mother will return to Kahnanan,”.
“Mother.... don't leave us. We are very sad to Mother,” lamented the Bungsu.
“Iya, Mom! If Mom leaves, who else will take care of the Bungsu,” added his third child while crying.
“I'm sorry Mom, my kids! I have to leave before the rainbow goes away. I am determined to go back to see my family in Kahnanan,”, said Princess Boki Nurfaesyah as she shed tears.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the house became silent. The hearts of the mother and the four children were shrouded in feelings of haru. With sobs, the four children continued to persuade the mother not to leave them. However, their sobs can no longer stem the resolve of the Mother. Princess Boki Nurfaesyah immediately wrapped the scarf around the plate, then held both ends while flapping it. Slowly his feet lifted up like they were not on the earth. Suddenly Princess Boki Nurfaesyah shrieked her body, and at that moment she flew slowly, soaring into the sky to the land of Kahnanan. Before long, he disappeared along with the loss of the rainbow. Her four children were shocked to see the incident. Since then, Princess Boki Nurfaesyah has never returned to Earth.
At nightfall, Jafar Sidik returned from his field. How surprised he was when he found his children crying.
“Hai, why are you crying? Where's your Mother?” jafar Sidik asked with anxious feelings.
The Eldest also told him that his mother had left. How surprised Jafar Sidik heard the story. He was very sad and sorry for not being able to maintain the integrity of his family. However, Jafar Sidik does not want to drag on in grief, because he still has a duty and responsibility to educate and raise his children.
Since then, Jafar Sidik had to divide his time working in the fields and nurturing his children. She had just left for the field after taking care of her four children, and returned home in the afternoon. Jafar Sidik returned to the fields after his children had lunch, and returned home before nightfall. That is the activity of Jafar Sidik every day since he was left by his wife.
Time keeps going. The four sons of Jafar Sidik became handsome young men, religious, and social spirit. When North Maluku was divided into government structures, the sons of Jafar Sidik were appointed as its leaders. His first son became sultan in Bacan, the second son became sultan in Jailolo, the third son became sultan in Tidore, and the fourth son became sultan in Ternate. From them were born leaders of Maluku.
