The Moon Among the Stars

17

Arriving at Grandma Arsy's house, Afnan meets with Grandma Arsy and delivers Ayumi into the house. Afnan explained about the delay of the two of them to return home. Today is a moment that may not be forgotten. Afnan said goodbye to go home soon because it was late afternoon.

"Be careful, Afnan. Thank you for helping Ayumi to get a scholarship and get into the best school" said Granny Arsy sincerely.

"Yes Nek. It is Afnan's responsibility as Ayumi's homeroom teacher at school. It was just an obligation that Afnan should have done to Ayumi as fellow Muslims to help each other" Afnan explained.

Afnan walked towards Grandma Arsy's yard and rode on his big motorbike parked there.

"Sister Afnan thanks for today. Thank you for helping Ayumi to achieve Ayumi's goals" said Ayumi softly with a sincere smile.

Ayumi drove Afnan to the yard. Afnan waved his hand and launched his big motor slowly.

Ayumi stared at Afnan's departure until the back of the man Ayumi loved disappeared in front of the front road still visible from her home. Both of Ayumi's eyes stared at the clouds above which were so beautiful in white and blue. Ayumi took a deep breath and exhaled softly.

Ayumi's mind glared in all directions following the view of the afternoon clouds that followed the wind. Today is a good day for Ayumi. 'Dad, Mother, Ayumi has been accepted to Al Azhar, the favorite and best school here, besides Ayumi also gets a scholarship. Ayumi's steps are still long to reach Ayumi's ideals as a doctor, but Ayumi will still try well, Ayumi's inner self in her heart.

"Ayumi ... quickly enter already afternoon!," called Grandma Arsy in a slightly loud voice to Ayumi.

"Yes Nek," Ayumi answered loudly and ran inside the house.

Ayumi went straight into the bathroom to clean herself up.

When we enter the Maghrib, it is time to pray Maghrib.

"Sir, Ayumi wants to pray in the room and then wants to do the task first. Dinner later, if you have finished the task," Ayumi said politely to Grandma Arsy.

"Yes already. Pray first, Adhan has been heard. Prayer is important because of the religious barrier. Never leave prayer, no matter what the circumstances," Grandma Arsy said slowly advising Ayumi.

"Yes Nek. Ayumi understood and understood. Grandma?" call Ayumi slowly to Grandma Arsy.

"Why Ayumi?" ask Grandma Arsy to his favorite granddaughter.

"Ayumi wants to wear a hijab like Mother" said Ayumi Lirih who is still heard by Grandma Arsy.

Arsy's grandmother was not surprised at all by Ayumi's words. It's just that it's too soon for Ayumi, but if she's already got guidance from God, what can human beings do. Arsy's grandmother turned to Ayumi and smiled sincerely.

"Sholatlah Ayumi's. Tahajudlah, ask for guidance is only a desire because of lust or indeed moved from the heart because of Allah SWT," said Grandma Arsy slowly advised.

"Yes Nek. Ayumi understands. Ayumi Pray Maghrib first," said Ayumi slowly.

Ayumi went straight to her room and performed the Maghrib Prayer.

After the Maghrib Prayer, Ayumi prayed to Allah SWT for her parents who had died and for the blessing of her life and Grandma Arsy.

Sajadah is still neatly titled, Ayumi was reluctant to move from her seat. It feels too comfortable to think and shave. His heart and mind were also calm and calm.

Every test and trial that Allah SWT gives is certainly the best wisdom and learning. As strong as our faith, the foundation of our religion to remain confident and rely only on Allah SWT.

Patience has no limits, if we think patience has its limits then we are actually just buying time to be angry, disappointed and hurt.

Ayumi remembers very well when Mother Alisha always said, 'PATIENCE IS UNLIMITED, AYUMI.'

"Navy ... There's Nak Afnan, "call Grandma Arsy from outside Ayumi's room door and knock slowly on the door.

Ayumi opened her eyes when she heard Grandma Arsy's voice calling out.

"Yes Nek. Ayumi came out soon," Ayumi replied from inside her room.

Ayumi tidied up her prayer kit and placed it on the dressing table, then changed her more polite clothes. Do not forget Ayumi looking for hijab in the closet belonging to Mother Alisha.

'Ayumi will try and try Istiqomah, ' Ayumi's inner self in her heart.

Black instant hijab has been worn to cover the crown of the aurat. Ayumi looks more beautiful and looks more graceful. Long shirts and loose material trousers add to the aura of Ayumi's beauty as a Muslim woman.

Ayumi came out of her room with a new face and appearance. Grandma Arsy and Afnan were having a conversation on the front porch.

"Assalamu'alaikum, Grandma, Brother Afnan," said Ayumi slowly giving her greetings as she headed out to the terrace.

Grandma Arsy and Afnan answered the greeting simultaneously and turned to the direction of the origin of the voice that was none other than Ayumi's voice right near the entrance of the house.

"Waalaikumsalam," said Grandma Arsy and Afnan simultaneously. Both of them were stunned to see Ayumi's appearance was different from usual. The beauty that Ayumi possessed decreased from Mother Alisha.

"Ojumi? You didn't see it wrong, did you?" asked Afnan quietly who was still amazed staring at Ayumi without blinking.

"Son Afnan, please keep your eyes on him. Still haraam not halal," said Grandma Arsy teasing Afnan then chuckled.

"Grandmother's favorite granddaughter is beautiful" said Afnan slowly and seemed hesitant to praise.

While Ayumi just smiled and lowered her head down. Honestly, her heart was very flowery, even though her praise was just like that. Sincere words that make Ayumi float to the land of clouds.

"Ayumi, the hijab is not just an appearance but also must be followed by a sincere heart not just showing off for the sake of world lust," said Granny Arsy advised.

Ayumi listened to Grandma Arsy's advice well, then sat down near Grandma. Gave his head to Grandma's arm. Both eyes wet, there is a memory that reminds the same situation when she was with her mother when she was alive.

Grandma's palm touched Ayumi's cheek and rubbed gently.

"If it has been used never to be released again, whatever your circumstances," Grandma Arsy said slowly.

"Yes Nek. Ayumi understood, pray Ayumi for Istiqomah in the path of Allah," said Ayumi slowly.

Afnan looked at Ayumi with pity. A gaze full of affection and sincere and selfless love. All poured out of the heart of the most haayan for the girl of his tribe all this time.

Ayumi wiped the tears on the cheek that had dripped even though it had been held so as not to spill. His patience and faith are being tested.

Trials and trials are a form of love of Allah SWT to his servant so that every human being remembers Allah SWT and only begs and depends his life on Allah SWT. Allah SWT will always show the right and straight path, because Allah SWT knows what is best for his servant instead of giving what his servant desires.

Every desire there must be lust, but if Allah SWT will eat Kun fairakun all will happen according to the will of Allah SWT and of course it is best for us.

Learning patience followed by sincerity is very difficult. The words are simple, PATIENT, SINCERE, but applying in real life is not easy, even many obstacles that make us give up and get angry.