The Love of the Sinner
S2 Chapter 104. The Soul Is a Self-Memorization
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Chapter 104
To want to make an arranged marriage between Amelia and Rangga, then Aulia began by approaching Safiyah with her friend. When Saturday and Sunday the boy visited the house, Aulia called Amelia to come to her house. His intention was to bring these two people closer together.
"Safiyah, her name is Mother Amel" said Aulia introduced her friend to Rangga's children.
"Who's this kid, he's so funny?" amelia asked as she rubbed Safiyah's chubby cheeks.
"He's Rangga's son" replied Aulia.
It just so happened that today Safiyah came to Aulia's house escorted by her driver and nanny. Papi Damar and Mami Shinta did not participate.
"Assalamu'alaikum, Safiyya. Introduce my name is Amelia, you can call me aunt Amel" said Amelia.
"Mother Amel!" Aulia resolute.
"You must get used to Safiayah calling you Mother of Amel" added Aulia.
"Mother Amel" called Safiyah in a cute voice typical of children.
Aulia and Amelia smiled to hear the little boy calling her 'Mother of Amel'. Then, the three of them also played together to spend all day.
Aulia also taught Amelia how to crack down on Safiyah's booby, who preferred to be recited sholawat rather than chanting lullabies. In addition, he also told what is Rangga's favorite food. And what foods he dislikes.
Amalia herself has not fallen in love with Rangga. It was just that he saw the man as a good figure and was able to become a priest for their family later on. The woman once said that rather than being betrothed by her parents, it was better to find her future husband.
"Stole her son's heart first, just steal his father's heart," said Aulia teasing Amelia.
Both women laughed. Usually, young women are always more open to their friends when talking about something, especially about the feelings they are feeling right now.
"It could be you. What if my son's heart has succeeded. However, her father's heart was too hard for me to reach," Amelia replied and it stopped Aulia's laughter.
Aulia knew the excitement that this friend was happy to feel. A few days ago, Alvan told me this. They also pray that the two are really compatible.
"The fool is a supernatural being and only God knows who our soul mate is. Who knows you are indeed a mate of Rangga's sister," replied Aulia.
"Isn't that soul mate reflecting ourselves? But why are there still couples whose one is bad behavior while the other is always obedient to God?" ask Amelia.
"Allah may give the couple a test and make the bad good. For if you patiently receive it, God will give you something of goodness that you never imagined" Aulia replied with a soft voice.
"But, in the Qur'an, it says, "Women are not good for bad men, and bad men are for bad women. A good woman for a good man and a good man for a good woman. [Qs. An Nur:26]" said Amelia.
Women are good for good men and vice versa, that is an explanation of the above verse. The meaning of the word good and bad here whether seen according to humans in general or according to certain groups or according to religion. Good and bad according to certain groups are not necessarily good and not good according to religion. Meanwhile, both according to religion is certainly good for humans and not good according to religion is also certainly not good for humans.
"This verse only describes good women and not good just because of religion alone. There may be a secret of God that plays a role in determining good and bad.
Like Sayyidah Asiyah who was married by the pharaoh. She was a noble woman in a match with Pharaoh who was disobedient to God. Isn't this one example that good women are not meant for good men. According to Asiyah religion was a good woman, while Pharaoh was a man of disobedience. This means that the good and bad of a man is the secret of God in determining matchmaking.
Amelia also confirmed in her heart. If that could happen. He also recalled the words of an ustadz who spoke at a mosque near his home a few days ago.
When there is a good woman married to a bad man, or vice versa. For from there is the mystery of God unknown. Both good and bad are the secrets of Allah.
"You may hate something when it is good for you, and you may [or] like something, but it is bad for you; Allah Knows, and you do not know”. [QS. al - Baqara [2]:
(Wallahu a'alam)
When the two women were cool to talk came Grandma Halimah while carrying three containers of pudding. Earlier this morning Aulia deliberately made it for Grandpa Yusuf and Grandma Halimah.
"What are you talking about?" ask Grandma Halimah.
"About a soul mate is a reflection of self" replied Aulia.
"The phrase soul mate is a reflection of oneself has been around for a long time. However, is it true that a soul mate is a reflection of themselves? It is true if we as human beings whose nature is in pairs trying to choose a mate or companion should not be careless in order to later guide and protect the family. Marriage is basically done once in a lifetime and we want the best people. So before we look for a mate, fix ourselves," said the old woman began her talk. Aulia and Amelia silently listened.
"Then, what does a soul mate mean is a self-reflection ? In the view of Islam this expression cannot be said to be wrong. Because there is a proposition that reinforces this expression. For someone who wants to get a good match. Then he should prepare himself to become a person who is ready to change for the better, as a Muslimah who is sholeh according to the religion of Islam," continued Grandma Halimah.
As revealed in the words of Allah Subhanallahu Wa Ta'ala in the Qur'an letter of An-Nur verse 26. "Vile women are for vile men, and vile men are for vile women [in addition], and good women are for good men and good men are for good women [after all]. They [are accused] of being clean of what they are accused of [incrimination]. For them forgiveness and a glorious sustenance [heaven]." Halimah's grandmother explained that the two women misunderstood.
"If the letter of the Qur'an is often on the wedding invitation card?" ask Amelia.
Aulia and Grandma Halimah chuckled. Because, hearing Amelia's words just now felt funny. Why you can remember the wedding invitation card.
"That's the Qur'an letter of Ar-Ruum verse 21.“And among His dominion is that He created for you wives of your own kind, that you might tend and be at peace with them, and made Him among you of love and affection. Verily in that are signs for the people who think.” Halimah's grandmother read the letter that Amelia was referring to.
"I remember Grandpa Joseph talking about this first. Mate according to the Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad “Nobody can resist the destiny [of Allah's providence] except prayer and nothing can add age except doing good.” [Sr Tirmidhi, HR. Ibn Majah]" Aulia put a container of pudding that she had eaten.
"From the Quran and Hadith, it asserts that good Muslims are for good Muslims and bad men are for bad women, so the duty of a good Muslim or Muslimah is to strive earnestly and pray to Allah to get a good soul mate, and fully submit his efforts to the pleasure and provision of Allah in a way that is in accordance with Islamic values" explained Grandma Halimah.
"Then, Grandma. About the soul mate is a reflection of self but why sometimes the good God match with the bad?" amelia asked still not satisfied.
As Allah promises in the Qur'an that man has been created in pairs even when he is still a spirit, then why do we still doubt about a mate? As a human being it is not appropriate to doubt the provisions of Allah SWT regarding the soul mate, all we can do is continue to pray and continue to strive to improve ourselves by getting closer to Allah SWT and deepen religious knowledge in order to get the best mate.
"However, for a wisdom to all his people, God tests some of his servants with this test, so that his servant may take lessons when tested with the same test. When we look at how the Asiyah precepts faced the very cruel Pharaoh. So here is a lesson for Muslim women as if Allah would advise the wives that:
"Know that your husband is not an angel, then he must have made a mistake. However, remember that he is not as bad as Pharaoh, so keep in mind his virtues and be kind to him."
"We make Asiyah our living model to achieve that glory? She was a king's wife, the sparkling world she could achieve, the palace and all its luxuries could be easily enjoyed. But what did he choose? He preferred to be tortured and suffered for his determination and faith. He prefers glory to God, not man. Do not let this world that is not so bad let us. To grant us the promise of Allah Ta’ala, heaven and pleasure. Do not let for reasons of our condition sacrifice our faith, sacrifice our aqidah," explained the wife of Grandpa Joseph.
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Will Amelia be paired with Rangga? Wait for it to go, yeah!
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