Love Me Because of God

The Voice of Sarah

The school sign bell rings. The students of Madrasah Aliyah immediately scattered out of the classroom. Two women who were busy removing bicycles from the parking lot, while chatting.

“Sarah, ntar study together yuk, I still do not know the mathematics nih.”

“Iya can.” Answer is short

“Okay, teach me well.”

“Iya, easy.. yes already, come home.”.

“Ayo”

The two friends came home cheerfully, without caring about the hot sun. Yes, Jakarta is currently at its peak heat. A journey that is quite tiring if you have to walk with the hot sun. But the two friends are still said to be quite lucky, because they go back to school by bicycle. Sarah and Rani's house is neighborhood, only blocked by 3 houses.

When Sarah saw her mother coming out. “Mother wants to meet her son sir RT.” replied Mother when she knew Sarah was surprised to see her dressed neatly. Then Sarah entered the house and immediately changed clothes, ablution and prayer. In do’anya, he is grateful for having been given extraordinary pleasure, especially still have a mother who loves him very much. In addition, sarah is also grateful to still have a place to live even though it is simple, which is occupied by 3 people. Ms. Fatimah, Sarah's mother who works as a traveling fried food seller; Amar, her brother sarah, who is now in college at the University of Education Indonesia, teaching private tutoring; and the youngest sarah, aliyah Class 3. His father died 10 months ago in an accident.

“Saraaahh.. assalamu’alaikum, Saraahh.”

“Iyaa, wa’alaikumsalam, enter Raaan.”

Hearing Sarah's voice, Rani goes straight in to see Sarah. While looking around, Rani asked, “Where is sar, why is the tumben quiet?”

“Ah, every day deserted Ran, you know yourself, if at this hour my house is quiet.”

“But I didn't see mom, where?”

“Tadi said he wanted to go to his son Pak RT.”

“Ooohh.”

“Ran, eat yuk, mom was cooking tofu balado.”

“That's good, but unfortunately I've eaten. If you want to eat, eat there first.”

“Gak ah, not good to cook your own meal, just learn it.”

“But if it hurts, I don't take responsibility you know.”

“Iye iye, so scared anyway.”

Sarah and Rani begin to talk. But soon, Rani starts talking to Sarah,

“Eh, you want not the same..”.

“Inget equals who?”

“Sama yayang you..”

“Darling? you mean who Ran?”

“Allah, the turtle in the boat, pretend not to know, I mean it's Ardi.”

“Yes inget lah, same time they themselves forgot.”

“Temen what temen, ngaku aja, you miss the same Ardi.”

“Udah ah, you like to tease, besides there is no importance to discuss Ardi, mending discuss training questions only, this is important.”

“Who doesn't matter, it matters, make the future.”

“Sok know you, already ah, if you want to discuss Ardi, discuss it alone, I want to learn.”

“Ah, you are not cool.”

“Serah.” Sarah answered briefly.

Rani glances at her best friend who is always calm, and,

‘ah, sarah... sarah, you from the first when discussing ardi always avoid.‘ Inner Rani

After finishing studying together, Rani said goodbye. Rani immediately got ready to teach TPA at the mosque near her home. And so is Sarah. When Sarah was about to leave, her mother came. Sarah said goodbye to her mother. On the way, Sarah meets Rani. They both walk together. On the terrace of the Mosque, there Ustad Heri who was sitting, waiting for Sarah and Rani to come because they both teach at the TPA mosque. Ustad Heri is quite young. He is only 21 years old, but has often lectured in mosques, and his name has also been famous everywhere. Because of this frequent preaching, he is called “Ustad” by the community. In addition, Ustad Heri is a friend of Amar, her sister Sarah, who also studied at UPI.

“Ustad mudaa.” call Rani with her strange smile.

“Hush, Rani, instead of saying hello, instead call ustad with your strange call.” said Sarah while elbowing Rani's arm.

“Hehehe, assalamu’alaikum, ustad young.”

“Wa’alaikum greetings Rani.”

“Apardon ya ustad, Rani emang likes it.” Sarah continued

“Ah, it's okay, it's normal.”

“Tuuhhh right, young ustad just said it's okay, young ustad is kind and not arrogant.”

Ustad Heri just smiled at Rani's chatter. While Sarah scratches her head that is not itchy, while staring at the strange behavior rani.

“Yes already, let's go in, pity the kids are waiting.”

“Okay ustad youngaa.” While sneaking in first.

Ustad Heri just shook his head while smiling at Rani's behavior. Sarah and Ustad Heri followed from behind.

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The moon is hiding behind clouds. There were several times the sound of lightning breaking the desolate atmosphere of the night. The wind did not want to lose, blowing the air loudly, making people shudder cold. The weather doesn't want to be friendly at the moment. The sound of windows that close and open themselves in one of the houses, because the wind makes the occupants of the house feel disturbed.

“Saraaah... saraaahh” shouted her mother.

With no answer from Sarah, her mother went to Sarah's room. From the front of the room, it was seen that Sarah was asleep. I went into Sarah's room, about to cover Sarah. Unintentionally, he sees Sarah holding a thin book and a photograph of the father. He picked up a book, and he began to read it.

Dad, how are you there, I hope you're okay. Here sarah, mother and mas amar never forget to pray for the father. Sir, yes, actually, sarah Pengeeen really can nerusin to college. Sarah wants to be rich mas amar, can be a great student, uphold the ideals and expectations that have been expected. Become doctor. Yes sir, Sarah wants to treat the sick, especially the sick people who are not able to rich we sir. So later if sarah is able, sarah can open a clinic or a place for people to check health without the need to pay sir.

Fatimah stopped reading Sarah's writing. He cannot hold back his tears. But Ms. Fatimah was curious about the continuation of the contents of Sarah's writing.

But sarah knows herself, sir, sarah knows that you can't afford sarah. You know, college is not cheap. Moreover, people say, medicine is the most expensive than others. Yesterday, when her mother sarah, sarah said she wanted to work, because she was tired of school. Actually not sir. Sarah just does not want to burden Mother sir, because at this time there is only Mother Sarah has other than Amar mas. But let me sir, only time can answer all this. Even if Sarah does not go to college, it's okay sir, the important one of our families there is a scholar. Yes sir, mas amar.yes, mas amar was the candidate of the scholar. Let Sarah just be a regular high school graduate. Sarah can only hope, hopefully Sarah's desire to be able to go to college, materialized sir. Although all this is impossible, for God everything is possible…

Fatimah immediately covered Sarah with a thick blanket, while rubbing Sarah's hair. After that he went straight out because he could not hold back tears, and then cried as if. He felt guilty for not being able to fulfill his son's noble desire to become a doctor. That night, he deliberately did not sleep because he wanted to pray, to worship God so that all his affairs, including Sarah's affairs. After praying and praying, he read the Qur’an. Until it is not felt, the dawn prayer has reverberated.

Ms. Fatimah immediately continued the morning prayers in congregation with her children. Because it has become a habit of Sarah and her family, morning prayers with congregation. Cooking and cleaning the house together. As breakfast was going on, Amar opened the conversation.

“Bu, mom is okay right, how from earlier diem continue?”

“Amar, if you're eating don't talk!” replied Ms. Fatimah with a somewhat snapping tone

Amar immediately shut up and continued eating. While Sarah just glanced at her mother and Amar alternately.

“Bu, sarah said yes. The same promise you want to come rather early in the morning.”

“Amar is also bu, today the lecturer is morning, because later in the afternoon there is an event.”

“Ya already, there!” still with a snarling tone.

Amar and Sarah kissed his mother's hand, and hurried away leaving his mother still eating.

“Mas, mother why yes, how not rich usually.”

“Mas is also confused. Actually, Mas there is no morning schedule, but for fear of mother getting angry, yes say only there is a morning lecture.”

“Yes, Sarah too. In fact the announcement of his graduation ntar at 8, this is still half seven.”

“Yes, let's go.”

“Iya mas.”

The brothers immediately left. But not directly to the destination, but stop by his friend's house. Amar runs his father's legacy bike and goes straight on the slide. Sarah walks to Rani's house. Rani who was sitting quietly in the living room saw sarah heading towards him, frowning. After Sarah came in, Sarah told her what had just happened in her house. Rani who heard it was just a mangosteen. I don't think time is 8 o'clock. Sarah and Rani immediately leave for school, as today there is a graduation announcement.

Indeed, the graduation announcement can be seen on their school website. But the school told the students to come to school first. Most of them even bring a laptop to school, all of them open a website. Sarah and Rani also joined his friend who brought a laptop, because he wanted to know as soon as possible. Soon, the sounds of screams and cries enveloped them, the students who graduated. Some were soaring in excitement, some were hugging each other while shedding happy tears, and some were holding hands while circling. The atmosphere filled with happiness continued. Not to forget also, their teachers who have been educating with patience, smiling happily immeasurably, seeing their students pass all. Yes, only this time Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 can graduate students entirely, without missing 1 student. Students flocked to the teachers and immediately embraced the teachers. They're all sobbing. Sobbing happily because of graduation, and sobbing grieved at not being able to be together again like yesterday.if possible, it will not be often, because they will all face the next days each.

After all felt that enough was enough, they rushed home, impatient to give this happy news to their respective families. When Sarah and Rani were about to go home, Ms. Ratna, Teacher BK called Sarah.

”You go home huh?” Ask Mrs Ratna.

“Iya bu.” replied Sarah and Rani simultaneously.

“For a while, Sarah you can not talk to mom.”

“What's wrong bu.”

“Yes there's something I want to talk about. Just jerk. Can ya?”

Sarah looked at Rani, as if asking for approval. Rani answered with a nod.

“Ya already ma'am, can.”

Ms. Ratna immediately invited Rani and Sarah into the teacher's room, and told them to sit down.

“Mmm, Sarah, I want to ask, after this you want to continue where”

“Ehhem, Sarah still does not know ma'am, because.”.

“Economic problems?”

“Iya bu.” replied sarah with a lowered head.

“Look Sarah, all this time I saw your potential was amazing. Your test scores are almost perfect. Especially the IPA values. If you could go to college, what would you like to major in?”

“Actually, I have always wanted to be a doctor bu.” still down

“Wah, nice it. That's a good job, can treat sick people.”

“Iya ma'am, but I feel, I do not pantes for college. I'm confused ma'am, get the cost from where. I am not there, while Mom.”.

“Here is sarah, you don't be so pessimistic. Talented people like you, dear if not continue. Tell you what, I'll find out about scholarships. If there is, would you?”

“Yes not Sarah, it is already the duty of a teacher. It makes his students better. You don't have to worry, there must be kok.”

“Before I want to say thank you very much ma'am. I've been bothered to help.”

“Already, it's okay. Yes already, you go home first, later your mother look for.”

“Once again thanks ya bu.”

“Iya sarah. Be careful yes.”

“We said bu.”

After shaking hands and greeting, Rani and Sarah immediately went home. On the way, Sarah thought about the words of her teacher. Actually want once he can continue. ‘ah, hopefully just get.’ His inner. Rani understood what her best friend was thinking. Rani also assures that sarah must continue to college because the potential that sarah has is very large. Sarah just smiled.

At home, Sarah recounted the conversation she and Ms. Ratna had had with her mother. His mother was silent and did not respond to Sarah. Sarah is not desperate. He continued to convince his mother that Sarah could afford college. Even Sarah is ready if she can, go to college and work like her sister, Amar. Suddenly Ms. Fatimah looked at her son sharply. Sarah was prepared for the risk, she thought her mother would scold her, and remained harsh with her stance, not allowing Sarah to go to college. Unexpectedly, her mother hugged Sarah and cried. His mother apologized and allowed Sarah to go to college. Sarah felt a great happiness and did not forget she gave thanks. Now there is certainty from his teacher, the existence or absence of a scholarship for him.

A few days later, Ms. Ratna came to Sarah's house, to inform her that at UI (University of Indonesia) there is a scholarship for the majors desired by Sarah. With a sparkling face, Sarah thanked and thanked Ms. Ratna for the information provided. He promised to study earnestly in order to get into UI. Because one of the scholarship requirements is that it must have been accepted as a UI student, of course Sarah must pass the test first.

—

That day Sarah accidentally bought a newspaper to see whether or not the announcement was accepted as a student. With a frown, and a heart that did not stop ber’a, his eyes looked carefully line by line to see his name. After a few minutes of searching, Sarah suddenly widened her eyes, giving thanks repeatedly.

“Ibuuu... Buuuu...” cried Sarah.

“What's Sarah, why are you screaming like that.”

“Bu, Sarah received Bu..”

“Received what Sarah?”

“aduh Bu, try this clay.”

Sarah showed me her name written in the paper. Amar came near.

“Ooh, yes Allah, you are welcome in the UI that is Sarah?”

“iya Ma'am, Sarah is very fond of.”

“wah, congratulations ya adekku.. adekku this is great.” Connect Amar

“Iya brother, Thank God, thanks to the prayers of Mother and Mas Amar.”

“And also thanks to your efforts nak”

“Iya bu.” with a smile

“Eh Sarah, later, if you ospek, be careful loh.” Amar

“Loh, why it is.”

“You, will be called rich..”.

“Disamain rich what mas?”

“Kaya gini..” While attaching the index finger on his forehead with a tilted position.

“aaahhh, mas Amar nih, suka gitu.”

The brothers are chasing each other. Ms. Fatimah just smiled at her son's behavior. ‘ah, I am very proud to see my children will be a successful person. Sir, if you are here, you will also be happy and proud to see our children, sir. I miss the same father’ Inner Bu Fatimah. Suddenly he felt a very dizzy, and his eyes were dark. Shortly thereafter, he was unconscious. Sarah and Amar ran to their mother when her mother fell.

The two of them were very panicked, and immediately took his mother to the nearest Hospital. After the examination, the doctor told Sarah and Amar that her mother had low-grade brain cancer. Sarah shed tears, as if she could not believe the doctor's words. Amar just looked down sad. His doctor suggested that Ms. Fatimah do local chemotherapy and radiotherapy while the disease was still not too severe. But the sisters were confused because there was no cost to pay for her mother's therapy. On the other hand, they want to save their mother. They also came home with his mother, because his mother asked to go home since he realized from his stupor.

Sarah approached her sister who was busy doing her college work.

“Mas.”

“hmm?” without looking at Sarah

“Sarah confused mas, what should Sarah work alone, find costs for maternal treatment yes. Sarah couldn't bear to see my mother sick. Sarah doesn't want to lose our parents who live one. Sarah doesn't have to go to college, mas.” Sarah said, looking down and playing the edge of her shirt with her hands.

“Sarah, what are you saying, you do not need to be confused looking for fees, let us just look for. You are a woman, and in this house there are still boys who have to replace the father to make money, anyways you know, the cost of chemotherapy is one way, the cost is one million. His doctor said his chemotherapy regimen should be six times to be fully healed.”

“but mas.”

Amar turned her body towards Sarah.

“Here Sarah, believe the same. You just pray. Let the business. And do not forget, you must not despair of the grace of God, always remember Him. You know one of the verses of the Qur’an, “Whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out. And give rizki from the unexpected direction?, know that verse?”

“Iya mas.” the answer is short

“Already, don't think too much. Leave everything to Allah.”

“Still yes mas. Sarah is lucky to have a sister as good and as good as Amar.”

“Iya insyaallah. Yes already, I want to do the job first.”

Suddenly someone knocked on the door and said hello. Sarah and Amar looked at each other. “Who sar, try you open the door.” Sarah obeyed her brother's orders. The guest wanted to meet and talk to Sarah's mother. Sarah had to wake her sleeping mother. While her mother was meeting guests, Sarah made some warm tea. After Sarah delivered her drink forward, Sarah accidentally heard the Guest speak, “Bu, this is my debt that I once borrowed to the deceased sir Idris. I'm sorry ma'am, for the delay in paying his debts.” Giving up a thick brown envelope. Because Sarah was curious, she sat next to her mother. Ms. Fatimah was astonished when she received the envelope, because as she remembered, this guest had only borrowed a little. The guest understood the astonishment of Ms. Fatimah. “Begini ma'am, I have bernadzar if for example I am late to pay, then one day the money will I add as much as twenty thousand. It's been a long time, then I also have to add a lot.” When Fatimah refused, the guest explained that he had made a vow, and that the law of Nazar was obligatory, Fatimah finally accepted with thanksgiving and thanked the guest. After drinking tea, the guest immediately said goodbye. Sarah and Ms. Fatimah hugged each other and cried happily. Surely his brother said, Allah will give an unexpected way out and provision to his servant who fears and asks Him.

The money from the receivables was used for the treatment of Ms Fatimah. Sarah gave thanks over and over again, her mother has now recovered from a dangerous illness. With this Sarah can calm down to continue college, which previously wanted to be decided only. Until the day he first entered the campus, which he had always dreamed of. For three days Sarah and other new students do ospek activities. The next day, only the introduction period between new students, with lecturers, and with the UI environment. When one of the students spoke to introduce herself, Sarah frowned, and her chest was pounding. ‘that's kaaan, ar.. in. she, that's ardi. Oh my God, it turns out he also lectures here.’ “Sarah, you why?” hearing a question from her new friend, Sarah awakens from her daydream. “Hah, uh, it's okay kok nayla.”

Lecturer who was in Sarah's class, began to speak, “Nah, a little knowledge for all of you, I will tell you a short history of the faculty you are currently taking, he said, and the place you're occupying right now. The history of FKUI is inseparable from the history of doctor education in Indonesia which began since the Dutch colonial era.Know what FKUI is, cook take this major do not know what FKUI.” is

“Iya tau paaak.” Answer the students in unison. The lecturer continued, “baik, well, as for the momentum of medical education in Indonesia was born on January 2, 1849. Two years later, precisely in January 1851, opened a medical education school in Weltevreden with a number of students as many as 12 people. The bright spot is increasingly visible when the school graduates are called Djawa doctors. More than 20 years, precisely in 1898, then stood a medical education school called STOVIA (School tot Opleiding voor Indische Artsen). Later in Japanese times, the stovia was again renamed Ika Daigaku. After being repeatedly renamed, a bright spot appeared in the early 1950s. The government inaugurated the first medical school in Indonesia under the name of the Faculty of Medicine Indonesia.” Sarah did not pay attention to her lecturer, from earlier her eyes only looked at Ardi.

Until the time shows at 12:00. Students are allowed to leave early.

“Assalamu’alaikum.” Sapa Ardi's.

“Wa’alaikum greetings. Uh, Ardi.”

“Yes Sarah, I did not expect to see you again here.”

“Weey, have a beautiful girl friend who is not known anyway brow..” Sahut Fadil, Ardi's friend.

“Iya Fadil, this is Sarah.. Sarah, knowin, this is Fadil.”

When Fadil reached out his hand to shake hands, Sarah just slid her hands together. Instantly, Fadil did the same. Ardi just chuckled. Sarah looked at Ardi with a smile. Sarah remembers her childhood with Ardi. In the past his friends often match him with Ardi. He and Ardi were very ashamed, but for a long time it was like a daily meal for both of them. His friends call Ardi and Sarah Arsa (short for Ardi and Sarah). Sarah was walking, suddenly slipped, and right behind her was Ardi. Ardi spontaneously held Sarah back from falling. Fortunately, no one saw him at the time.

“Sarah,.. Hey”

“Iya Arsa, <TAG1>,. Uh. Emm ma.. sorry, I mean, Ardi.” Sarah is clumsy and subconsciously calls Arsa Ardi. Ardi who heard Sarah call Arsa smiled. ’turns out Sarah still remembers by that name’.

“what do you think?”

“ehm, don't think of anything kok.”

“ya already, I went home first yes. There is business at home.”

“Emm, yes, Ardi.”

“Assalamu’alaikum.”

“Wa’alaikum salam.”

Sarah felt ashamed, because she subconsciously called Ardi with the call. Because of that, he dreamt of his childhood with Ardi.

The second day of college, just started the course according to the schedule. Sarah followed him seriously. He has decided not to think too much about anything other than studying and studying, including with Ardi. Sarah wants to refrain from the turmoil of “cinta” that she has been feeling for Ardi.

And did not feel the time quickly passed, now is the time for students of Sarah's class to graduate. Sarah is very grateful because she was finally able to graduate from what she had dreamed of, graduated with very satisfactory results, got a caumlade. That day the atmosphere was filled with happiness and crowds by relatives of each graduate. Ms. Fatimah who was present at that time, shed happy tears. After the event was over, the graduates and their families took pictures for mementos. Sarah approached Fatimah and hugged her. Suddenly someone called, “Bu Fatimah?” Fatimah and Sarah looked over. Fatimah was surprised and said,

“Loh, Miss Siska? When to come to Jakarta?”

“Loh, it's been a long time ma'am, since the Ardi passed his High School, continue to go here.”

“Oooh, son Ardi lectures here too?”

“Iya Ma'am, one majors equals Sarah.” Answer Ardi.

“loh loh loh loh.. Sarah this is how, why not say mom if you are one of the same majors Ardi.” Looking at Sarah. Sarah just smiled shyly and looked down.

“Yes may be shy mom, story to mom. Oh yes, Sarah, Ardi has often told stories about you, he said you are now more beautiful and sholehah, smart again. It turns out that really yes, what Ardi said.” Connect Miss Siska.

“Ah, Mom, don't tell me it's napa, it's a shame bu” said Ardi. Sarah who listened blushed in embarrassment. Ms. Siska added, “why shy Ardi, I know, you like Sarah from the past.” “Ibuuu.” “hahaha, if so, look forward to the application yes nak Ardi” said Bu Fatimah. “Ih, the mother followed, Sarah did not say yes.” “iya nak Sarah, take it easy, as soon as we and our family will quickly propose to Sarah, uh that means, Ardi who proposed.” Ma'am Siska replied, as if it were the answer to Sarah's own question. Sarah and Ardi just bowed in shame.

“Well then, Miss Siska, son Ardi, we say goodbye.”

“You home? Together with Ma'am, ride our car, it's his house in the direction of.”

“Ah, no need Bu, just trouble.”

“No trouble Mom, will soon we be misanan.”

“Ih, mom, how to start again.” Ardi said

“Come, come on Mom, Sarah, come.”

They also immediately glide. On the way, Ardi's parents ask about his proposal to Ardi. The first time, Ardi refused out of shame. But after being pushed, he finally wanted to. There is an agreement, next week, Ardi will propose to Sarah. Sarah immediately conveyed this happy news to Rani. Waving her eyes, Rani said, “hah, sumpeh loe!!” “Yes Allah Ran, you even responded richly. I am a beneficiary.”

“Yes Allah Sarah, congratulations yes, I can only pray, may be a family sakinah, mawaddah, warohmah.” “amiin. amen. When were you applying to your young Ustad?”

“Ah, you know that I like young Ustad. Ahem, I'll tell you, yesterday, young Ustad has been sleeping with me. hehehe.”

“Oh yes? O Allah raniii.The two friends embrace each other happily.

—

Tonight Ardi and his parents will come to Sarah's house to propose. Sarah felt lucky to have a man, who all this time Sarah knew him as a sholeh figure, and became a dream for every woman. Sarah believes her choice is not wrong, and she believes Ardi is able to be a good household leader, which is in accordance with syari’at islam. Moreover, Sarah already has the complete determination to accept the proposal from Ardi, because the previous nights she also performed the prayer istharoh.

The night's application went well. Everyone present said their words together, after the woman received a proposal from the male side.

A few months later, a very historic day came for Sarah. Sarah is married to Ardi. They both feel happy. How not, all this time they have liked each other, even though the feeling is just buried in the heart. And now that feeling has fused within the legitimate bond, the marriage prayer mat. Rani got ahead of Sarah a week ago. Amar also has candidates, and will plan to get married after the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

After living day after day, and month after month, Sarah's desire to open a health practice for free has been realized. Now the community around no longer need to bother looking for funds to seek treatment. Sarah felt great happiness at the gift and infinite pleasure from God, her pent-up desire all this time was able to live. Other pleasures, he got a husband who ta’at on religion, and always appreciate the desire of the wife.