MINUTES OF LONGING

Ala Picnic Arkana Family

Two days before the departure of Arkana and Maher to L. Rayhan and his family plan to spend time together. After they go to study later. They won't have much time to get together with the family. Even though technology is advancing now. It can never replace the togetherness and warmth of family when gathered like this.

Lately Assya looks a little moody. The reason was of course because his beloved son was again about to leave. Since childhood, Arkana has lived in the schools and far from Rayhan and Assyfa. But still, Assyfa still heavily released Arkana. Moreover, this time he would go to a city far from where they lived. As a mother, the worry and worry must be there.

Rayhan, Arkana and Zafiya tried to comfort the mother. They had a small picnic behind their house. Although it seems simple and what it is. No fancy food and great views. But it has made them very happy, able to spend time with family.

“Kak please bring the food yes.” Assyfa asked Arkana for help.

“Each bundle I love.” Arkana didn't take the food at the table. He hugged and kissed her cheek first.

“Kakak already want to go to college is still spoiled same mother.” Ejek Zafiya the younger brother who just walked into the kitchen.

“Biarin wekk... envy says boss.” Arkana approached her sister and rubbed her head violently.

“Ih... sister later hijab Fiya mess. See mother's behavior of her son.” Zafiya's protest complained to Assyfa.

“This is a sign of affection adekku.” Goda Arkana tried to do it again. But this time Zafiya managed to dodge. He ran a small approach to his mother and took refuge behind her body.

“That's not a sign of affection, but a fad brother. Sanyang tuh gini.” sign Zafiya practiced it by tightly hugging Assyfa. Actually he also wanted to kiss her round cheek. But because he didn't arrive, he just hugged.

“Hahaha Arkana laughed at her sister.

“Why is sister laughing? See Bun sister ngetawain Fiya.” Zafiya squinted his eyes not understanding the reason Arkana was laughing. Arkana approached them.

“You also wanted to kiss your mother, right? But not until…. That is why exercise often. Let the big cepet and grow up not sideways.” Arkana brought her face closer to Zafiya while chuckling.

“So you want to say Fat Fiya? Mother is indeed Fat Fiya?” Zafiya who began to be profited looked at Assyfa asking for certainty. Arkana always managed to tease his sister with the magic word.

Assyfa looked at Arkana, slightly glaring at her. If that word had come out, Zafiya would have asked him many times. How do I lose weight? How not to get fat? This is, that even Zafiya had said if he wanted to diet and reduce eating. It had made Assyfa and Rayhan confused. Though in fact Zafiya ideal weight in accordance with the age of his age. It's just Arkana who likes to flirt with her sister.

“Fiya not fat kok darling.your weight is ideal son. Don't listen to your brother. He just wanted to talk.” Assyfa calmed his youngest child.

“Tuh Fiya not fat.” Zafiya repeated her mother's reply and stared intently at Arkana who was still chuckling at her sister's expression.

“Zinc designed.” Arkana was about to wipe Zafiya's head again. But this time it was Assyfa who stopped his hand.

“Kakak, already there bring the food.” Assyfa's orders were again full of emphasis. He codes through his eyes so that Arkana no longer bothers her sister.

“Iya.. yes mother.” Arkana eventually relented and went to perform the Assyfa.

Assyfa and Zafiya followed into the backyard. Everyone had gathered there including oma and opa. All are ready to sit on a mat that is held under a tree. A piece of wind adds to the martyrdom today. Complementing their togetherness.

“Arkana the day after you leave, have you packed your things?” tanya opa confirmed the readiness of her grandson.

"Opa had a few things. Arka doesn't carry much stuff. Only a few clothes and books are needed.” Arkana answered before putting the apple into her mouth.

“Don't forget the Mushaf nak.” Oma reminded me of something important.

“For Oma it will never be forgotten and left behind. Wherever Arka goes Mushaf is innately the most important.” Arkana answered steadily.

“Do not forget also the schedule given Abi Iqbal about deposits and mandatory reviews.” This time it was Rayhan who reminded the son.

“Liet it Well it's memorized out of the head. Deposit once a week and mandatory study once a month at the beginning of hijri.” Arkana again showed her ability to remember. Not forgetting his proud smile.

“Don't just remember but run and practice.” Assyfa.

“Yes Mother, Arkana will definitely remember all your messages and advice.” Arkana looked at her family one by one lovingly.

Zafiya who grew tired of hearing the messages given to her brother began to make plans. He wanted to do a game to add to the excitement of this picnic. A game they probably do very often. But Zafiya will never get tired of doing it again and again.

“There are enough messages. We play now.” Zafiya began to convey his idea.

“Ok who is afraid.” Arkana accepts Zafiya's challenge vigorously.

“Agree!!!” zafiya and Arkana together.

“Ok start from Mommy first yes. Ready Brother and sister?” Assyfa ensures their readiness.

“Siap Mother.” Their words are full of spirit.

“Starting from adek, dreadin ya deck. Ehemm.. Bismillahbornrohmanirrohim. Kalla innal insana layatgo. Arro ahustagna.” Assyfa began reciting a few verses.

“Surat Al - Alaq.” Zafiya answered with confidence.

“Yes right, good job adek.” Assyfa gave her thumbs up and praised the princess.

"Now brother yes, ready. Bismillahbornrohmanirrohim. Iza rujjatil - harry rajjah. Wa bussatil - jibalu bassa.” Assyfa looked at Arkana waiting for him to answer.

“Al Waqi’ah, verses 4 and 5.” Arkana answered completely.

"God is right, brother. Thank God brother and adek can answer very precisely.” Assyfa praised her two children.

“Daddy is proud of you both. Keep growing to be the best.” Sahut Rayhan chimed and encouraged.

“Dong sure Well. Fiya would like to give the highest award for father and mother in the hereafter. Pairing the crown of honor for father and mother.” Zafiya stared softly at his parents. Rayhan and Assyfa were moved to hear her little daughter's answer. Oma and Opa are also proud of their grandchildren.

Assyfa reached for the princess' body. Hugged her gently with eyes that began to glaze over. Arkana noticed all that. This is one of the things Arkana does not like. Seeing her mother cry, though what came out were tears of joy and happiness. Arkana doesn't like to see Assyfa cry.

“So want to continue the game?” ask Arkana to try to stop this mellow atmosphere.

“Of course advanced. Fiya is very ready today.” Sahut Zafiya with a spirit that is still passionate. Assyfa smiled looking at Zafiya's spirit. Then he let go of his embrace.

“Good now it's dad's turn. We'll keep the word. Everyone will play here, including Oma and Opa. Our job is to continue the verse that friends read before as well as listening and justifying if our friends are wrong or not right when reading it.”  Rayhan conveys the rules of the game.

“This is what Arka likes. Come on Well lest go.” Arkana is impatient.

“Opa and Oma will also not lose to you.” Opa Sahut won't lose.

“Anyway, dad start first. We'll read al-Mulk's letter. Ehem…. Bismillahbornrohmanirrohim. Tabarakallazi biyadihil - mulku wa huwa ‘ala kulli syai’ing qadir.” Rayhan began to read the first verse.

“Allazi khalaqal-mauta wal-hayata liyabluwakum ayyukum ahsanu ‘amala, wa huwal-‘azizil-gafur.” Assyfa continues the second verse.

“Allazi khalaqa sab’a samawatin arrivedqa, ma tara fi khalqi-rahmani min tafawut, farji’-basara tara thing min futur.” Directed by Arkana.

“Tsummarji’il-basara karrataini yangqalib ilaikal-basaru khasi ‘aw wa huwa hasir.” Zafiya continued with his tartil.

“Wa laqad zayyannas-sama ‘ad-dun-ya bimasabiha wa ja’alnaha rujumal lisy-syayatini wa a’tadna lahum ‘azabas-sa’ir.” Opa continued smoothly.

“Wa lillazina kafaru birrabihim ‘azabu jahannam, wa bi’sal-masir.” Continued by Oma. Then return to Rayhan and follow the first round until the last verse.

They corrected each other's readings. Several times also Assyfa and Arkana helped Zafiya remember his memorization. Although he was still 14 years old, but his spirit memorized quite high. Even he was faster to memorize compared to his older brother. Arkana and Zafiya are the afterlife savings for Rayhan and Assyfa. He will save her and her family. And put him with the righteous.

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