The Love of the Sinner

CHAPTERS 15. Tabarruj

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Chapter 15

     Heard someone say hello. Grandpa Joseph opened the door. There was a middle-aged man, who always accompanied Kiai Akbar if he went out of boarding school. His name was Abdullah.

"Wa'alaikumsalam's chat. What is Ustadz Abdul? Tumben wanted the Maghreb to come and see you" asked Joseph's grandfather.

"Ustadz Yusuf, I am here to deliver the message of Nyai Khadijah to Ustadzah Halimah" replied the man who was about 40 years old.

"What message?" ask Grandpa Yusuf.

"Hyai Khadijah asked Ustadzah Halimah to help him, to menuroja'ah some female students. Because Ustadzah Siti and Ustadzah Aminah are sick with flu," replied Abdullah.

"Then we should all pray Magrib congregation in Masjid Al-Ikhlas. Pity the santri, if you have to wait a long time," said Grandpa Yusuf.

"I, come here with a car. He said they would be quick to arrive" Abdullah said.

     Now Grandma Halimah and Aulia were in the car driven by Abdullah. The three of them were silent, no one made a sound. However, occasionally Abdullah glanced at Aulia. It was like he was thinking something.

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     After the completion of the prayer. Grandma Halimah listened to the memorization deposit of some female students. Usually they are memorized after the dawn prayer or after the Magrib prayer. The place is in a special pendopo female dormitory environment.

     Meanwhile, Aulia is in ndalem with Annisa. Just then when they finished the congregation, the girl immediately pulled Aulia to come with her. Both girls are in the kitchen. Annisa asks Aulia to help herself make a purple sweet potato sponge. As Aulia had once sent to her family.

      Of course, Aulia was happy to help her friend make her favorite sponge. Annisa follows Aulia's directions. His hands stiffly worked it all out. Although the results did not match his expectations. 

"It's okay, Ning. This was the first time I made it. If you often learn, God willing the results will expand. But, this tastes good. Try it!" Aulia was feeding Annisa a piece of that yam sponge. 

"Enak! Just, why inflate next door?" Annisa is anxious herself.

"Hey, the inflated part just sent to Ustadz Azka," whispered Aulia teasing Annisa. So, the girl's cheeks blushed.

"What the hell, you." Annisa pushed softly on Aulia's shoulder as she felt embarrassed.

     The two girls laughed. Then Aulia cut the inflated sponge and cut it. Annisa also put some pieces of the sponge into a small misting. 

"No, look! Only this failed him. Let's just eat this part. Let others eat the good part" said Aulia, winking one eye. Annisa agreed.

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     It turned out after congregating Isya prayers. The one who brought Grandma Halimah and Aulia home was Fathir. Even Aulia was told to sit in the front and let Grandma Halimah sleep in the back seat due to fatigue. 

     Fathir runs his car very slowly. Even if Aulia ran away, it seemed like it would be quick to arrive first.

      As soon as he reached the courtyard of Grandpa Yusuf's house. The old man was already home. It seems like they just arrived because they haven't changed clothes.

      Aulia also woke Grandma Halimah. He was forced to do that because neither he nor Grandpa Yusuf would be able to carry the body of Grandma Halimah which contained. Looks ordinary, but has a fairly heavy weight.

"I can carry Ustadzah Halimah" Fathir told Aulia.

"Later Grandpa was jealous. We have to take care of the old man's feelings" Aulia replied and instead made Fathir laugh.

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     Aulia read some short letters, sholawat, recite, and pray before she went to sleep. He had learned a lesson about decorating himself a Muslimah from Grandpa Yusuf. Because earlier he heard the talk of some santri who suffered a cosmetic raid. He said there were some things seized. Curiosity made Aulia ask this question.

"Grandfather, why don't they let the santri have makeup on their faces?" ask Aulia.

"A Muslim woman is allowed to decorate or beautify herself, only for her husband. Not for anyone else," Grandpa Yusuf replied with his shady face.

"But, Cake. If the woman does not beautify herself later her husband will also be embarrassed to talk to other people because his wife can not decorate herself or can not keep her appearance?" ask Aulia curiously.

"When you get out of the house, a woman must be with her mahram. You must not go alone, except when urgent and it has been given permission. Its appearance should also not be excessive which is important, clean and neat. No need to polish cosmetics that are striking color. Clothes are also important to close the aura and not tight. Clean and neat clothes. I also cannot wear perfume. Wear perfume while in the room alone, when alone with the husband," explained Grandpa Yusuf as he looked at Aulia affectionately.

"Aulia understood now why a woman should not go far alone. I used to say that Aulia can't go out of town without her father. In addition, so that there is no slander like experienced by Aulia, huh?" said Aulia smiling thinly.

"Yes. That woman is precious. In Islam it is explained how noble a woman is and how to glorify a woman. It's just that many women even throw away their honor." Joseph's grandfather didn't mean to corner Aulia or intimidate her.

"True, Aulia was also one of them. Thankfully, God still loved Aulia. So given the opportunity to repent," said Aulia still with a smile.

"Grandfather hope you are among the women who are glorified in the world and in the hereafter. Be assured that Allah is Oft-Forgiving."

      They both continue the discussion about tabarruj (appearing themselves that is preening or beautifying themselves made by women. They show off her beauty or the beauty of her body. So that it raises the attraction of the opposite sex and becomes slander for both). Up to the limit of which way women decorate themselves.

      Science is very useful for him. Where a Muslim is prohibited in excessive decoration. Only her husband can enjoy her beauty. Dressing is forbidden because excessive things are not liked by God. Aulia also wants her nails to wear hinna (nail boy/nail color that is halal. Usually made from henna leaves) are sunk for women. He also wanted to wear a wedge because it could sharpen eyesight. Aulia used to be a girl who likes to wear perfume that is very fragrant because her lover likes to smell her body. Now, she felt ashamed because it should be for her husband later. 

     Although only one hour of study or rather talk with Grandpa Joseph.  To Aulia it was as if she had read a book. For him must not waste this precious time.

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      Meanwhile, Fathir could not sleep. He rolled to the right and to the left. His mind was still fixed on Aulia. I don't know when he liked that girl. When I first saw Aulia. He was so sorry for his life story. But now he felt a vibe of love in him.

"Oh my God, am I really in love with her? If he is the soul mate that You have destined for me. So please make it easy."

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Will Fathir confess his feelings to Aulia? Wait for the continuation, huh?