TREASON OF LOVE
Chapter 43. Sincerely Let go
Choosing a religion or belief is the right of every human being, including converts who decide to convert to Islam. The desire to embrace Islam generally occurs when someone gets guidance from various unexpected ways, one of them through dreams.
Even with Azzura who has a steady switch of faith because he feels getting some guidance and also feels there is a different calmness. With confidence and a confident heart, Azzura chose to move.
Now, almost everyone in the pesantren area has gathered in the mosque to bear witness to Azzura's belief in Islam. There was no coercion, no doubt, no particular person affecting Azzura. This is purely his belief and pure choice, because everyone has the right to make his choice.
And when someone makes a choice, do not insult them, do not scorn them, do not judge them, but embrace them, support them, and assure them that the choice is the right thing. And assure them that they must take responsibility for their own choices. Sometimes many people regret someone who makes their own choices.
"Assalamualaikum" said one kiai.
"Getishalight."
"Alhamdulillah, on this occasion we can gather again with a healthy state of Walafiat and always protected by Allah SWT. In the occasion of this meeting, there are things that may be different from usual. In front of me sat a woman who, as Allah knows, tapped her heart to become one of the Muslims. He is Azzura Fatharani" said Mr. Kiai.
Azzura who was sitting next to Umi Qulsum was looking down with a different taste. He who is currently wearing closed clothes and hijab is preparing to follow the direction of Mr. Kiyai.
"Before the main thing, there is little discussion about the word MUALAF. Quoting the book Seven Nausea Awesome Islam by Adi Taufik Pramugianto, the conversion comes from alfah alfah aliph meaning “make it tame”. In terms, a convert can be interpreted as a person who is being tamed in order to be willing to defend and convert to Islam. Even with Azzura who is also being tamed by God to follow his teachings. And collected from the page Nahdlatul Ulama (NU Online), there are several things that need to be fulfilled by someone when converting to Islam which means: “First, reciting two sentences of shahada, la ilaha illallah muhammad tulullah/there is no god but Allah and Muhammad the Messenger of Allah. To be free from religions other than Islam. Believing in his heart the oneness of Allah SWT. Then it is required to take a bath as the Prophet ordered the bath of Tsumamah bin Utsal and Qis bin ‘Ashim when converting to Islam. Then it is obligated to pray because faith must coincide between words and deeds, because words are like claims and charity as evidence. Words are a formal form, while the practice of substance or spirit.” said kiyai at length.
"First I wanted to ask Azzura. Would deign?"
"Fetched sir kiyai," replied Azzura.
"Azzura, are you sure you want to be part of our religion?"
"I'm sure mr. kiyai. This is my wish without any coercion from any party" Azzura replied sounding confident and firm.
"Alhamdulillah. Then we start in the first step is to make two sentences of shahadah. Reading the two sentences of the shahadah is the main key of someone who wants to convert to Islam. This pledge is not only spoken verbally, but is also believed in the heart. When you read it believe in your heart too."
"I follow, yes." Azzura.
"Asyhadu an la ilaha illallah, wa asyhadu anna muhammadar rasuulullah," said Pak kiyai.
"A-Asyhadu an la ilaha illallah, wa asyhadu anna muhammadar rasuulullah," said Azzura slowly but smoothly.
“I testify that there is no God but Allah, and (i testify) that Prophet Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.”
"I testify that there is no God but Allah, and (i testify) that Prophet Muhammad is the messenger of Allah," Azzura replied there was not the slightest doubt when reading it.
"Alhamdulillah hiribbil'alamain."
Those who were there simultaneously said the word Alhamdulillah and also welcomed Azzura as a Muslim. Umi Qulsum who was beside Azzura was moved and hugged Azzura's body.
"Welcome, dear. May you be a Muslim woman who is obedient to Allah, and may you remain Istiqomah in carrying out Allah's commandments." Umi Qulsum's sincere prayers were given to Azzura and Azzura returned his embrace.
"Goddessa, Umi. Guide Azzura and let me know if there's anything wrong with me."
"Goddess, Son. God willing Umi will try to guide you."
A choice that has been considered for a long time and has been thought through carefully. His belief that Azzura chose this, he wanted this, and he chose a path like this.
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