We are Santri Not Artists

Episodes 127. Actively

Right after the afternoon lecture, Ahkam, Muhklis and Nur, took royong carrying Akmal's belongings to put in a pick-up car that was waiting in the pesantren yard. Azmi, Aban and Rifki immediately approached Ahkam who had just finished his work. Ahkam was standing right next to the car with Muhklis and Nur.

" Where will Akmal's stuff be brought, mas? " tanya Azmi notices Akmal's stuff that has been neatly arranged in Kyai's pickup truck.

" Kyai said that Akmal's belongings would be taken to his parents Akmal, Mi, "said Ahkam turned towards Azmi who was standing next to him with a confused look on his face.

Not long after Ali, Firman and Udin also stepped closer to them with the book they were still carrying a sad expression on Ali's face.

" Thank you son, assalamualaikum, " said the driver to everyone.

" Everyone sir, wa'alaikumsalam, " said Ahkam with everyone answering greetings.

Their views followed the road of the car coming out of the pesantren. After that they could only shut up and bow their heads while sighing them.

" Fate Akmal why rich gini, huh? " sluffed Ali with his head slightly lowered.

" Ojo ngono to Li, I was sad again iki, "the protest Udin turned towards Ali who also turned towards him.

" I still can't be sincere Akmal, Mal, why did you leave us all, Mal? We have been together 6 years with nudes science here, but you go so, Mal, "added Firman, his face is very sad.

" I can't say anything more, rek, Akmal is already rich my own brother, he's a good man, patient, not rich you Li, easy to emotion, " ledek Muhklis told Ali though he was still thinking about Akmal's departure.

" You must not dissolve in sadness, we must be able to be steadfast, sincere, all who live will surely die. Just a different time, I believe Akmal is calm in nature, " said Ahkam explained to all his friends with a voice that was always calm and soothing for everyone who heard it.

" Akhkam is right, it is very difficult to make ikhalasin the departure of people we already love, mas Akmal is also very good with me, but we must be able to be steadfast, but we must be steadfast, we must continue to pray for the serenity of Akmal mas, hopefully we can all meet Akmal in his jannah later, " continued Azmi his slow tone moved the hearts of everyone.

" But koyo pie mas, Mi, I'm not strong, " Udin his eyes began to glaze over he covered his face which began to cry. Aban who was beside him tried to calm Udin while stroking Udin's arm.

" Patience mas Udin, " said Aban continue to win Udin.

At this time the Syrian team is still unable to forget the figure of Akmal who is very good, friendly, patient and can always please his best friend. Akmal has been like their family that they love so much but now Azmi, Aban, Ahkam, Muhklis, Firman, Udin, Ali, Nur, Nur, and the other hadrah teams must be able to persevere mengikhlaskan departure vocalis Syubban 6 years already spirit chanting sholawat with a very beautiful voice.

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The atmosphere of the dark and cold sky does not discourage the students who are learning to teach the book together. Kyai took the time to first pray for Akmal before starting his lessons then he began to teach his book studies to the students.

The santri were very focused on listening as well as the Syrian team sitting next to each other accidentally they tried to resist their drowsiness in the late night, question after question began to arrive after Kyai was finished as well as Azmi who raised her hand to ask the interpretation of the book that she did not understand.

" Mal, you usually always ask Mal, you are indeed the most active and passionate child in studying but, why Mal? Why do you have to leave before you fulfill our dream? Why God?" ali said in his heart while watching Azmi who was focusing on listening to the answer from Kyai to his question, Azmi was similar to Akmal who was smart and always active in the lesson.

At exactly 12:00 p.m., the book lesson was over. Many santri come down from the mosque their steps very slowly, sometimes the santri rubbed their faces are tired because all day they have to study and memorize.

The members of Syubban came down when the mosque was deserted, Kyai who saw immediately approached them.

" Assalamualaikum, children, " Kyai said right in front of them.

Seeing that there was Kyai, all the members of Syubban immediately lowered their heads with both hands they put together and the clothes they neatened.

" Wa'alaikumsalam, "all the members of the Shubban answered with their heads lowered.

So happy Kyai, he saw the santri who were very polite to him and so were the other santri who always keep their adab.

" in 2 days we camp, because we are almost in the holy month of Ramadan, I ask that tomorrow after school you gather for training and, Ahkam, Ali, I ask you to come, you guys I'm assigned to make new uniforms for the Syrian team. You guys take it easy, I'll finance everything, "Kyai.

Ahkam and Ali looked at each other until Ahkam gave his proposal.

" But Ahkam, do you all have a handle on money ? Don't think about the other students, it's my duty to look after you and take care of all your needs, because this is the order of the late Kyai Hasyim." Kyai.

The members of Syubban were confused they all looked at each other one by one as well as Azmi who was waiting for her senior decision and returned down.

" Yes, you will have another discussion, which is important tomorrow you all have to gather at the training ground! Mustafa and I are going to announce something important, "Kyai.

" Good Kyai, " said all the members of Syubban.

Kyai painted a smile while nodding her head slowly afterwards.

" Now you rest, come on, it's already once tonight, "Kyai.

Starting from Ahkam who kissed Kyai's hand, one by one the members of the Syubban kissed Kyai's hand.

" Assalamualaikum, "all the members of the Shubban said before they left.

" Wa'alaikumsalam warahmatulli wabarakatuh, "" Kyai said looking at the steps of the members of Syubban who continue to walk towards their respective rooms.

Kyai breathed hard.

" Pity children, may they become successful people all later, can make both parents proud." Kyai smilingly watched the steps of the Syubban team and stepped away afterwards.

Azmi who was the first to open the room door. With a tired body and eyes that let out tears, Azmi also covered her evaporating mouth. With the origin of Azmi put the pecans on top of her wardrobe then she went to lay herself on her soft mattress.

" Thank God, finally, " said Azmi hugging her bolster closed her eyes enjoying the pleasure of her mattress.

" What kids, huh? They all have money, right? If you have to make a uniform for the camp later, "think Ahkam who is still sitting on his bed.

Azmi woke up and turned to Ahkam.

" If I was, there was a mas. Every time we perform we also always get severance, I think everyone has gold, now our schedule is also crowded, pity Kyai, if we continue to charge, if we continue, moreover, other santri are also envious of us, ", Azmi explained.

" Yes mas, now our team is quite advanced, I also have enough savings, " continued Aban who sat in his bed.

Ahkam nodded his head slowly a few times.

" Wes rek, tomorrow's discussion, come down!" Muhklis who was very sleepy closed her eyes while hugging her bolster made Azmi, Aban and Ahkam turn to her while laughing.

" Think of Ahkam tomorrow, it's night, "Azmi.

" Yes Mi, I'll discuss it tomorrow, " Ahkam.

" I've got the lamp, yes" Aban.

" Prepared Ban, kill me, "Azmi.

Aban and Ahkam could only laugh seeing Azmi who was already very tired starting to close her eyes.

Aban turned off the lights and they began to close their eyes dissolved in their sleep.

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