The Love of the Sinner

CHAPTER 13. Danger of Slander

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CHAPTER 13

     Many people intimidated Aulia through their eyes. It was obvious that there was dislike for the veiled woman.

"We'd better talk inside" Grandma Halimah asked. Everyone in front of the house came in and sat down in the front room.

"Where, Mang Jalil? Let us be able to solve this problem clearly and completely" said Grandpa Yusuf. So, Bi Imamah called her husband.

     Not long ago came Bi Imamah and Mang Jalil. The two sat down near Grandpa Joseph.

"Mang Jalil, do you know that there is currently a problem dragging your name and Aulia?" asked Grandpa Yusuf while looking at her husband Bi Imamah.

"I just found out, Ustadz Yusuf. It was also because invited by my wife," replied Mang Jalil.

"What exactly happened just now, when you and Aulia were on the road?" ask Grandpa Yusuf.

     Mang Jalil also recounted the incident between himself when he met with Aulia earlier. Also how Aulia refused subtly her invitation. 

"After a second thought, it was true what Aulia said, Ustadz. Afraid of being slandered. And now, do not ride the bike with me, Aulia has been slandered like this," said Mang Jalil.

"Your mother, you heard what happened between your husband and Aulia right from her own mouth, right?" said Grandpa Yusuf.

"Ustadz Yusuf, I wouldn't do this if one person said. There are more than two people who say the same to me" Bi Imamah replied.

"It is better if there is something that there is no solid evidence even though there are witnesses who see. Better ask first. It could have happened like this, slandering others," said Grandma Halimah gereget because the residents were so nyolot to Aulia. Not even providing a defense and explanation for the poor girl.

"Remember, slander is a big sin. Then do not do it once. Not that you also already know that slander is more dangerous than murder. Because your slander has tarnished someone's good name. It could even be because this slander damages your brother's household. That's why slander is a big sin because it causes hostility between people" explained Grandpa Joseph with his firm voice.

"You should all apologize to Aulia. If you are in the position he is in right now must be sad and hurt," asked Grandma Halimah while staring intently at the people who were insistent on slandering her foster children.

     Those who were there also apologized to Aulia. The girl forgave them. He tried to be patient with every bad thing that happened to him.

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"Son, who is patient, yes. Perhaps this is the test that God has given you, to increase the level of faith. The more the servant is patient and draws himself closer to Allah, when something he does not like falls on him. God will love us more and more" said Joseph's grandfather to give advice to Aulia.

"Yes, Son. Not because bad things happen to us, we continue to blame fate. That's not true. Grandma is sure, that right now you are being tested to improve your degree, in the eyes of the Khalik," continued Grandma Halimah.

"God's Insha, Cake .. Grandma. I will continue to be patient with what happens to me. I also always thought that this time was a collection of rewards to take away my sins in the hereafter" Aulia replied with a trembling voice. Again he remembered the many sins he had committed.

"May you always Istiqomah on the straight path. The way that God is ridhoi" said Joseph's Grandfather with a sincere heart. He also felt heartache when he heard that Aulia had been slandered earlier.

"Yes, you've had a shower. It's already wanted Ashar. Do you want to take a shower with cold water or warm water?" ask Grandma Halimah to her husband.

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"Allaahummaghfir lii warhamnii watub'alayya innaka anta tawwabun ghafuur (O Allah, forgive me, mercy me, and accept my repentance. Verily, Thou art the All-Forgiving, the All-Forgiving." Aulia stood aside softly, her tears flowing and falling onto her face.

    Aulia often reads Istighfar when finished doing fardhu prayers. Especially if it is an afternoon like this. After finishing congregation of Ashar prayers with Grandma Halimah and continued by reading dzikir in the afternoon. Then Aulia will enjoy her time of preaching. He often felt that God was looking at him. He also begged forgiveness for himself, for both parents, for Grandpa Yusuf and Grandma Halima who take care and look after him now, also begging for forgiveness for Muslim Muslims.

     Neither Grandpa Joseph nor Grandma Halimah bothered when Aulia was performing before Allah Azza Wa Jalla. Expressing his love for having been given the opportunity to repent and know his religion better.

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     The slander news reached the ears of the ndalem family. They were furious at what had happened to Aulia. Moreover, it happened upon returning from their residence.

"What do those people want, anyway!" grouse Annisa.

"Why did something like this happen to that poor girl again?" Nyai Khadijah also spoke so upset.

"It used to be with a santriwati, now with a housewife. What beauty Aulia that made her fate like this, was vilified again with men who already have a partner," said Kiai Akbar while rubbing his chest.

"It may have been an act of envy towards Aulia. Though the girl always does good to others, she is also friendly and likes to help people who ask for her help," Fathir continued furiously.

"Cie, who is fond of Aulia," Annisa seduces her older brother.

"Nih, the boy asked to be picked or in a relationship with Ustadz Azka," said Fathir glaring.

"Who else would marry. Married first, newly married!" annisa replied while running because she saw her sister was about to get out of her chair.

"Hey, where are you going?" shout Fathir.

"It has. You are if you are together in one place like to be noisy," said Nyai Khadijah.

"It's okay, Ummi. This is a sign of our dear fellow brothers. Instead of shutting up and not saying hello. Mending we talk to each other," Fathir replied with a wide grin as he watched his umminya stare at him sharply.

"You are an adult, but do not want to give up on your sister" said Nyai Khadijah.

"If you're an adult, it means you can get married, right, Mi?" ask Fathir.

"Do you have a candidate?" ask Kiai Akbar.

"Still waiting until she is of legal age for me to marry," replied Fathir, then ran away afraid to be asked who the girl was.

"Fathir, what's the girl's name?" nyai Khadijah asked as her son ran out of his living room.

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What is the story of Aulia in search of happiness in her life? Wait for the continuation yes!