"How to ?" Ruqayyah asked again.
"Ask your father to come to the young man's village at dawn. Then your father prayed the dawn prayer in congregation in the village. Then ask your father to find the young man among the prayer congregation. Because a young man who prays at dawn in congregation in the mosque is a true believer." Sadiqah explained.
"Your suggestion is very good Sadiqah. But how do we know the character of that young man?" Ruqayyah asked curiously.
"Ask your father to ask the local community, how often did the young man attend the Friday prayers, I mean did the young man fail to attend Friday prayers 3 times in a row and how did the young man get along in the community?" Sadiqah explained.
"Thank you Sadiqah. May Allah repay your kindness. You are indeed my best friend." Ruqayyah just said because he was happy.
"You're welcome, Ruqayyah." Said Sadiqah.
Suddenly, someone knocked on the classroom door. Sadiqah and Ruqayyah opened the door hastily.
"What's wrong mom, do you need anything?" Asked Sadiqah after finding out that it was Mrs. Sarsmista.
"I want to speak to you." Replied Mrs. Sarsmista.
"Please come in, mother." Said Sadiqah, and Ruqayyah.
"Me, my husband, and my mother in law would like to thank both of you. Sadiqah, every day you feed a grandmother, take her to her destination on your bicycle, and sometimes you bring her new clothes. You also rush to the hospital when you know that it was your grandmother. You usually help to have an accident Ruqayyah this morning you helped a grandmother who had an accident, you took that grandmother to the hospital, and paid for her treatment with your own money, didn't you? Do you know that the grandmother you helped was my mother-in-law. My husband's mother's day disappeared, and was not found until yesterday. With the help of both of you we were able to find our mother again. " Said Mrs. Sarsmista.
"You're welcome, we are happy because you, your grandmother, and your husband have reunited." Said Sadiqah, and Ruqayyah together.
"Sadiqah, and Ruqayyah, I want to return your money as long as you care for and treat my mother-in-law." Said Mrs. Sarsmista.
"No, mother. We cannot accept it, we are doing this only because of Allah SWT. We do not expect anything from this world but we wish for the good pleasure of our God." Said Sadiqah, and Ruqayyah was united.
"How can we repay your kindness?" Asked Mrs. Sarsmista.
"Continue our struggle to care for, and treat grandmother with all my heart. And be a happy family, and protect each other. That's how you can do to repay our kindness." Sadiqah and Ruqayyah replied in unison.
"Mother promises to fulfill your wishes." Said Mrs. Sarsmista.
"This means you're not leaving for Lucknow?" Asked Ruqayyah.
"No. I will still be your lecturer." Said Mrs. Sarsmista while hugging Sadiqah, and Ruqayyah together.
Sadiqah and Ruqayyah were happy because they considered Mrs. Sarsmista like her aunt.
"Mother, go back to the hospital. Mother-in-law, and your husband need you right now." Said Sadiqah.
"Excuse me, take care of yourselves." Said Mrs. Sarsmista as she left.
Secretly, Geet heard this from the front of the class. Geet hastily hides behind the door when she finds out that Mrs. Sarsmista has come out of the classroom. Geet actually followed Mrs. Sarsmista to give an object that fell while Mrs. Sarsmista was walking. Geet replays all his memories with Sadiqah, and Ruqayyah. When he provoked campus students to demonstrate for the university to remove Sadiqah and Ruqayyah from campus because of their appearance which was too closed, according to Geet. When his efforts failed, Geet made Sadiqah, and Ruqayyah look bad to her friends so that they would not be friends with Sadiqah, and Ruqayyah.
"Is it true what I heard today? Is it true that Sadiqah, and Ruqayyah did all these things? Are they really kind-hearted people to everyone? But I also can't help it if they are very gentle, and considerate of me even though I have been all this time. always making trouble for them. Have I misjudged them all this time? Maybe it was true what Mrs. Sarsmista said that I should get to know them better. " Geet muttered to herself.
Geet also stepped away from behind the door, because otherwise people would think he was eavesdropping on someone else's conversation. Moreover, Sadiqah and Ruqayyah were still in the classroom.
Time flies so fast now it's 12 noon, time for Sadiqah and her friends to go home.
Sadiqah walked towards the student parking lot. Ruqayyah also passed that place, because the place to wait for a taxi was close to the student parking lot. Sadiqah felt that something was wrong with her bicycle. Ruqayyah approached Sadiqah, because she knew that Sadiqah was currently confused.
"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Said Ruqayyah from behind Sadiqah.
"Wa’alaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Sadiqah replied as she looked back.
"I see you are confused because of something. What's wrong Sadiqah?" Asked Ruqayyah.
"I felt something was wrong with my bicycle Ruqayyah. This morning my bike was very heavy to pedal." Sadiqah replied.
"Did something happen to your bike, Sadiqah?" Asked Ruqayyah.
"I don't know Ruqayyah, I don't know either." Sadiqah replied.
"Let me check it out." I said.
"Ruqayyah of course." Said Sadiqah.
I crouched down to check on Ruqayyah's bike. I saw his bicycle tire deflating.
"Sadiqah, it looks like your bicycle tire is leaking. Maybe your bicycle stepped on a nail. Sadiqah we have to take it to the nearest garage. Sadiqah today you will go home in a taxi with me." I said.
"Thank you Ruqayyah. You are very kind. May Allah reward you with kindness. But Ruqayyah your family is waiting for you to come home. You will be late coming home if you help me take this bike to the workshop. Go home Ruqayyah, aren't you going to meet your future husband's family today, so? don't be late. I'll go home alone. " Refuse Sadiqah gently, of course he doesn't want to hurt me with his refusal, but the circumstances that make her have to refuse.
I know why Sadiqah refused my offer. That's to protect his grandmother's heart. I don't know what my grandmother would think if she saw me, and Sadiqah was so close, let alone go home together. My grandmother was always afraid that Sadiqah would be a bad influence on me. Therefore, Grandma Sumayyah kept Sadiqah away from our family. I don't know why my grandmother is like that, even though as long as I know Sadiqah, I am better than before. Hopefully one day my grandmother will be able to stop prejudice against Sadiqah.
"Alright Sadiqah, you're right. Bye. Take care of yourself. Wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." I said with a little feeling of disappointment, I tried to cover my disappointment with a smile so that Sadiqah would not be sad.
"Wa’alaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Sadiqah replied.
Sadiqah (19) POV
Ruqayyah walked away from me to the place where he used to wait for his taxi. Secretly I looked at Ruqayyah even though I was guiding my bike. He realized when I looked at her. She smiled at me. I could see her smile even though it was covered by her veil. I smiled back at me. He looked surprised when she heard the sound of vehicles pulling up nearby. He turned his head, and he realized that the taxi he was waiting for had arrived. He immediately entered the taxi. I wave my hand at her. From the windshield I could see her waving back my hand. After that the taxi he was riding drove down the city streets. Somehow I felt so close to Ruqayyah, and I didn't want it when my grandmother asked me to stay away from her and her family. Does Ruqayyah also feel what I feel? I hope that someday we will be more than just neighbors.
Author POV
Sadiqah and Ruqayyah had arrived at their respective homes. Currently they are brushing teeth then they say basmalah to start ablution after they heard the zuhr call to prayer a moment ago.
"Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa llahh, wahdahu la sharika lahu, wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluhu.
I testify that no God is righteous except Allah, the One and Only One and has no partner for Him. I testify that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. "Sadiqah prayer, and Ruqayyah after ablution. After that they took mukena and qabliyah prayer 4 cycles of zuhur, no 4 congregation prayers, 2 cycles of prayer ba'diyah zuhur 2 cycles of prayer. with women in their respective families, after which they prayed as usual after greeting.
"... O Allah, bless the servant of a brother who is like Sadiqah who really cares for me, and always reminds me of Your way ..." Ruqayyah prayer silently.
"... O Allah, O my God, grant my prayers and the prayers of my brother and sister in faith ...” Sadiqah prayer in the heart.
Sadiqah would be happy if she found herself on Ruqayyah's prayer list. Maybe in a moment he will find out about it. After praying they read 20 verses of the Quran.
Allah SWT said:
alif laaam miiim
"Alif Lam Mim."
(Surah Luqman 31: Verse 1)
Allah SWT said:
tilka aayaatul-kitaabil-hakiim
"These are the verses of the Koran that contain wisdom,"
(QS. Luqman 31: Verse 2)
Allah SWT said:
hudaw wa rohmatal lil-muhsiniin
"as guidance and mercy for those who do good,"
(QS. Luqman 31: Verse 3)
Allah SWT said:
allaziina yuqiimuunash-sholaata wa yu`tuunaz-zakaata wa hum bil-aakhiroti hum yuuqinuun
"(That is) those who pray, pay zakat, and they believe in an afterlife."
(QS. Luqman 31: Verse 4)
Allah SWT said:
ulaaaika 'alaa hudam mir robbihim wa ulaaaika humul-muflihuun
"They are the ones who still receive direction from their God and they are the lucky ones."
(QS. Luqman 31: Verse 5)
Allah SWT said:
wa minan-naasi may yasytarii lahwal-hadiisi liyudhilla 'an sabiilillaahi bighoiri' ilmiw wa yattakhizahaa huzuwaa, ulaaaʻika lahum 'azaabum muhiin
"And among humans (there are) people who use empty speech to mislead (humans) from the way of Allah without knowledge and make fun of it. They will get a humiliating punishment."
(QS. Luqman 31: Verse 6)
Allah SWT said:
wa izaa tutlaa 'alaihi aayaatunaa wallaa mustakbirong kaʻal lam yasma'haa kaʻanna fiii uzunaihi waqroo, fa basysyir-hu bi'azaabin aliim
"And when he recited Our verses, he turned away boasting as if he had not heard them, as if there were blockages in his ears, so delight him with a painful punishment."
(QS. Luqman 31: Verse 7)
Allah SWT said:
innallaziina aamanuu wa 'amilush-shoolihaati lahum jannaatun na'iim
"Surely those who believe and do good deeds, they will get heavens full of enjoyment,"
(QS. Luqman 31: Verse 8)
Allah SWT said:
Kholidiina fiihaa, wa'dallohi haqqoo, wa huwal-'aziizul-hakiim
"they are eternal in it, as the promise of the true God. And He is Mighty, All Wise."
(Surah Luqman 31: Verse 9)
Allah SWT said:
kholaqos-samaawaati bighoiri 'amadin tarounahaa wa alqoo fil-ardhi rowaasiya an tamiida bikum wa bassa fiihaa ming kulli daaabbah, wa anzalnaa minas-samaaaʻi maaaʻan fa ambatnaa fiihaa ming kulli zaujing kariim
"He created the heavens without pillars as you see them, and He laid down the mountains (on the surface) of the earth so that it (the earth) would not shake you; and reproduced all kinds of moving creatures that live on the earth. And We send down raindrops from the sky, then We grew in it all kinds of good herbs. "
(QS. Luqman 31: Verse 10)
Allah SWT said:
haazaa kholqullohi fa aruunii maazaa kholaqollaziina min duunih, balizh-zhoolimuuna fii dholaalim mubiin
"This is Allah's creation, so show me what has been created by (your worship) besides Allah. Actually, those who do wrong are in a real error."
(QS. Luqman 31: Verse 11)
Allah SWT said:
wa laqod aatainaa luqmaanal-hikmata anisykur lillaah, wa may yasykur fa innamaa yasykuru linafsih, wa mang kafaro fa innalloha ghoniyyun hamiid
"And really, We have given wisdom to Luqman, namely, give thanks to Allah! And whoever is grateful (to Allah), then in fact he is grateful for himself; and whoever is not grateful (kufr), then verily Allah is Rich, Most Commendable."
(Surah Luqman 31: Verse 12)
Allah SWT said:
wa iz qoola luqmaanu libnihii wa huwa ya'izhuhuu yaa bunayya laa tusyrik billaah, innasy-syirka lazhulmun 'azhiim
"And (remember) when Luqman said to his son, when he was teaching him a lesson, O my son! Do not associate partners with Allah, actually associating partners with Allah is truly a great tyranny."
(Surah Luqman 31: Verse 13)
Allah SWT said:
wa washshoinal-insaana biwaalidaiih, hamalat-hu ummuhuu wahnan 'alaa wahniw wa fishooluhuu fii' aamaini anisykur lii wa liwaalidaiik, ilayyal-mashiir
"And We command the humans (to do good) to their parents. Her mother has conceived her in an increasingly weak state, and weaned her at the age of two years. Thank Me and your parents. Only to Me is your return."
(Surah Luqman 31: Verse 14)
Allah SWT said:
wa in jaahadaaka 'alaaa an tusyrika bii maa laisa laka bihii' ilmun fa laa tuthi'humaa wa shoohib-humaa fid-dun-yaa ma'ruufaw wattabi 'sabiila man anaaba ilayy, summa ilayya marji'ukum fa unabbiukum bimaa kuntum ta 'embarrassed
"And if both of them force you to associate Me with something that you do not have knowledge of, then do not obey both of them, and associate both of them in the world well, and follow the path of those who return to Me. Then only to Me is your place of return, then I will tell you what you did. "
(QS. Luqman 31: Verse 15)
Allah SWT said:
yaa bunayya innahaaa in taku misqoola habbatim min khordalin fa takun fii shokhrotin au fis-samaawaati au fil-ardhi ya`ti bihalloh, innalloha lathiifun khobiir
"(Luqman said), O my son! Indeed, if there is (an action) as heavy as a mustard seed, and it is in a rock or in the sky or on earth, surely Allah will give it (retribution). Verily Allah is subtle, all-knowing."
(Surah Luqman 31: Verse 16)
Allah SWT said:
yaa bunayya aqimish-sholaata wa`mur bil-ma'ruufi wan-ha 'anil-mungkari washbir' alaa maaa ashoobak, inna zaalika min 'azmil-umuur
"O my son! Do the prayers and tell (humans) to do what is wise and prevent (them) from being wrong and be patient with what happens to you, in fact this is an important matter."
(Surah Luqman 31: Verse 17)
Allah SWT said:
wa laa tusho ir khoddaka lin-naasi wa laa tamsyi fil-ardhi marohaa, innalloha laa yuhibbu kulla mukhtaalin fakhuur
"And do not turn your face away from humans (because of being arrogant) and do not walk the earth arrogantly. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are proud and proud."
(Surah Luqman 31: Verse 18)
Allah SWT said:
waqshid fii masy-yika waghdhudh min shoutik, inna angkarol-ashwaati lashoutul-hamiir
"And keep things simple and soften your voice. The worst sound is the voice of a donkey."
(QS. Luqman 31: Verse 19)
Allah SWT said:
a lam tarou annalloha sakhkhoro lakum maa fis-samaawaati wa maa fil-ardhi wa asbagho 'alaikum ni'amahuu zhoohirotaw wa baathinah, wa minan-naasi may yujaadilu fillaahi bighoiri' ilmiw wa laa hudaw wa laa kitaabim muniir
"Don't you notice that Allah has subdued what is in the sky and what is on earth for your (interests) and perfects His blessings for you physically and spiritually. But among humans there are those who argue about Allah's (oneness) without knowledge or guidance. and without an enlightening Book. "
(QS. Luqman 31: Verse 20)
After that, they tidied up their mukena.
* Grandma Sumayyah's residence *
"Sadiqah, your mother and grandmother are going out for a bit. Take care of yourself and this house in our absence." Mrs. Salamah's message to her daughter.
"Yes, mother. I'll take you to the front. May Allah protect you." Said Sadiqah.
"Bismi l-lâhi, tawakkaltu 'alâ l-lâhi, wa lâ hawla wa lâ quwwata illâ bi-l-lâhi.
In the name of Allah (I'm out). I put my trust in Him, and have no power and strength except because of Allah's help. "Prayers Mrs. Salamah, and Grandma Sumayyah in their hearts.
Wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, "said Mrs. Salamah, and Grandma Sumayyah.
"Wa’alaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Sadiqah replied as she kissed the hands of her mother and grandmother.
After Mrs. Salamah and Grandma Sumayyah left the house, Sadiqah stayed at their own house.
* Residence of the grandfather of Daud *
"Ruqayyah, we will go to the house of your future husband. To pick them up and bring them here. You take care of yourself, and this house well in our absence." Grandmother Pakizah's message when Ruqayyah's grandfather and father returned from the mosque.
"Yes, Grandma. I'll take you to the front. May Allah protect you." Said Ruqayyah.
"Bismi l-lâhi, tawakkaltu 'alâ l-lâhi, wa lâ hawla wa lâ quwwata illâ bi-l-lâhi.
In the name of Allah (I'm out). I put my trust in Him, and have no power and strength except because of Allah's help. "Prayers of Grandma Pakizah, Mr.Salman / Ruqayyah's father and Grandpa Daud (65) / Pakizah's husband in their hearts.
Wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, "said Grandma Pakizah, Mr. Salman, and Grandpa Daud.
"Wa’alaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuhG." Ruqayyah answered as she kissed the hands of her father and grandmother.
After Grandma Pakizah, Mr. Salman, and Grandpa Daud left the house, Ruqayyah stayed at home alone. Grandma Salman and Grandpa Daud went by taxi, while Mr. Salman rode his motorbike. 15 minutes later they arrived at their destination.
“Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh” Said Grandma Pakizah, Mr. Salman, and Grandpa Daud.
"Wa’alaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Answer the family of her future husband Ruqayyah.
"Come in, please. Sit down." Said the owner of the house, offering Grandma Pakizah, Mr. Salman, and Grandpa Daud to sit down.
Grandma Pakizah, Mr. Salman, and Grandpa Daud sat on the sofa in the living room of the house they visited.
"Mr. Abdurrahman, we are delighted that Ruqayyah will be the son-in-law of your family." Said Mr. Salman.
"We believe your child will not only be a good child, but also a good wife, son-in-law and mother. A wife is seen not from her beauty but from the way she maintains her honor, and her family. The whole family can smile because that is what must be done. a wife. I saw your son has good religious knowledge. " Said Mr. Abdurrahman.
"Yes, Mr. Abdurrahman. My granddaugther will unite with your family like sugar mixed with water." Said Grandma Pakizah.
* Grandma Sumayyah's residence *
Sadiqah came out of her house to get a dry clothesline. Suddenly, a girl about 5 years old was crying in the yard of Sadiqah and Ruqayyah's house. Sadiqah did not continue her activity of picking up clothesline, and immediately approached the child. Ruqayyah also came out of the house, and approached the child.
"Mother ... mother ... sob ... sob ..." Said the girl.
"What is it, princess, why are you crying?" Sadiqah asked the little girl.
"Mother ... mother ... sob ... sob ..." Said the girl again.
"What's wrong with mother, princess?" Asked Ruqayyah.
"I .. do not know where my mother ... I am separated from my mother ..." replied the girl.
"Sadiqah, I think this child came here with her mother, then she got separated from her mother." Ruqayyah whispered in Sadiqah's ear.
"I feel the same way." Said Sadiqah to Ruqayyah.
"Princess, don't be sad, we are with you. Let's wait for your mother here, so that your mother is not confused looking for you, princess." Said Sadiqah.
"Yes, sweet and beautiful princess, we will play together while waiting for the princess to be picked up by the princess's family. Do you agree?" Asked Ruqayyah.
"Oh yes, princess, we are not yet acquainted, what is the name of the princess?" Asked Sadiqah.
"My name is Mischa sis. What's your name?" Answer the little girl.
"My name Sadiqah. Princess Mischa, what game do you want to play?" Asked Sadiqah again.
"Dolls, I want to play with dolls." Answer the girl.
"The princess wants to come with sis Ruqayyah to pick up the doll?" Ruqayyah asked while pointing at herheself.
Mischa answered with a small shake.
"All right, the princess just sit here with Sis Sadiqah. You will come back with lots of dolls for the princess." Said Ruqayyah.
Shortly thereafter Ruqayyah came back with 3 teddy bears, a panda, and a large faceless rabbit.
"Let's play together, princess." Take Ruqayyah to the dolls.
“My name is bear, princess. Said the teddy bear controlled by Sadiqah.
"My name is panda princess." Said the panda doll controlled by Ruqayyah.
"Princess, my name is rabbit." Said the rabbit doll controlled by Sadiqah.
"What is your name, princess?" Asked the panda doll controlled by Ruqayyah.
"My name is Mischa." Replied Mischa.
"Princess Mischa, has the princess eaten?" Asked the teddy bear controlled by Sadiqah.
"Not yet." Replied Mischa.
"Princess must eat, so princess has the energy to play with us." Said the rabbit doll controlled by Sadiqah.
"Princess, what do you want to eat today?" Asked the panda doll controlled by Ruqayyah.
"I want rice, fried fish, and milk." Replied Mischa.
"Sis Sadiqah, prepare food for the princess." Said the panda doll controlled by Ruqayyah.
"It is ready, Mrs. Panda." Said Sadiqah as she went to the kitchen to cook.
This was all done by Sadiqah and Ruqayyah to distract Mischa, and Mischa wanted to eat. While Sadiqah was cooking, Ruqayyah accompanied Mischa to play with dolls on the porch of Sadiqah's house, so that Mischa's mother would have no trouble finding Mischa. Mischa's mother will find it difficult to find Mischa if Mischa is put in Sadiqah's house. Not long after, Sadiqah returned with food according to Mischa's request.
"Enjoy your meal, princess. Princess will eat with your sister's feed." Said Sadiqah while pointing at herself.
Mischa eats and is fed by Sadiqah, while Ruqayyah plays her doll to make Mischa feel entertained.
"Princess is very hungry to eat, finish the milk, then we continue the game again." Said the panda doll played by Ruqayyah.
Mischa finished her milk quickly. Sadiqah immediately returned home to clean up Mischa's cutlery, because Sadiqah knew Ruqayyah could not stand the smell of fish.
"Princess Mischa, where is the princess palace?" Asked the rabbit doll played by Ruqayyah.
"My house is not far from here." Replied Mischa.
Sadiqah returned to Mischa's place, and Ruqayyah was playing.
"What's the princess's palace like?" Asked the teddy bear played by Sadiqah.
"My house is very spacious, it has a high fence with 2 guards who always guard it. My house is very beautiful, because there are many trees and ornamental plants planted in my yard. My house is more beautiful with white paint decorating it. My house is in a rural area but not too much. away from the highway. I would be very happy if you would visit my house. " Replied Mischa.
Sadiqah and Ruqayyah are impressed with Mischa, because a child as young as she can describe her own house.
"Wow, it must be fun, we also want to meet the princess's family." Said the panda doll played by Ruqayyah.
Suddenly Mischa cried again. Perhaps Ruqayyah's words remembered her to her mother. This time the cries were louder than before, making Sadiqah and Ruqayyah overwhelmed to handle them. Sadiqah and Ruqayyah tried every effort but Mischa didn't stop crying.
"Mother ... Mother ... I want you ... Sister take me to my mother ... sob..hiks .." whined Mischa who was in Sadiqah's arms.
Suddenly something fell from Mischa's hand. Ruqayyah took the object which turned out to be a piece of paper containing the address of a house.
"House No. 32 Basurimansur Rajaratraw" murmured Ruqayyah while reading the paper.
"Sadiqah, I think I know where Mischa's house is." Ruqayyah whispered in Sadiqah's ear.
"Where ?" Asked Sadiqah.
"Mischa dropped this." Ruqayyah said while showing the paper containing the address.
Sadiqah studied the paper carefully.
"I'll take Mischa to her house." Ruqayyah whispered in Sadiqah's ear.
"No, Ruqayyah, I'll take Mischa away. Soon the family of your future husband will come, what if you are not there. I will leave a message to my family if I leave the house for something." Sadiqah whispered in Ruqayyah's ear.
"Alright Sadiqah, I'll order a taxi for you." Said Ruqayyah.
"Thank you, Ruqayyah." Said Sadiqah.
"Yes, you are welcome." Said Ruqayyah.
"Bismi l-lâhi, tawakkaltu 'alâ l-lâhi, wa lâ hawla wa lâ quwwata illâ bi-l-lâhi.
In the name of Allah (I'm out). I put my trust in Him, and have no power and strength except because of Allah's help. "Sadiqah Prayer silently.
It didn't take long before the taxi Sadiqah was waiting for arrived.
"Sadiqah, the taxi has arrived. Be careful on the path of Sadiqah. May Allah protect you." Said Ruqayyah.
"Yes, Ruqayyah. Thank you. Wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh," Sadiqah said, carrying Mischa into the taxi.
"Wa’alaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Ruqayyah replied.
"Allahu akbaru, Allâhu akbaru, Allâhu akbaru. Subhâna l-ladhî sakhkhara lanâ hâdhâ wa mâ kunnâ lahu muqrinîn, wa innâ ilâ rabbinâ la-munqalibûn. Allâhumma innâ nas-aluka fî safarinâ hwâdhâ al-birra wa t-hwâdhâ ta-l -'amali mâ tardâ. Allâhumma hawwin 'alayna safaranâ hâdhâ wa twi' annâ bu'dahu. Allâhumma anta s-sâhibu fî s-safari, wa-l-khalîfatu fî-l-expert. Allâhumma innî a'ûdhu bika min wa ' thâ'i s-safari wa ka'âbati-l-manzari, wa sû'il-munqalabi fî-lmâli wa-l-experts.
Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest. Glory to God who put this vehicle for us, whereas before we were not able to. And indeed we will return to our God (on the Day of Resurrection). Dear Allah! Indeed, we ask for kindness and piety in this journey, we ask for actions that are pleasing to You. Dear Allah! Make our journey easy, and keep the distance for us close. Dear Allah! You are my traveling companion and taking care of (my) family. Dear Allah! Truly I take refuge in You from fatigue in traveling, sad sight and ugly changes in property and family. "Sadiqah prayer in the heart.
"Ma'am, please take us to this address." Said Sadiqah to the taxi driver as he handed over a paper containing the address.
"Sadiqah, you can call me sis Meeti. Besides, we already know each other. So don't be too formal like that." Said the taxi driver Sadiqah (30) was traveling on.
"Yes sis Meeti." Sadiqah says to Meeti.
Ruqayyah (19) POV
I cleaned up Mischa's toys after Sadiqah went to take Mischa to her house. I picked up the dolls one by one. Suddenly, someone tapped me on the shoulder from behind. I turned around. I saw a woman who looked so worried about something.
"Did you see this little girl?" Asked the woman while showing a photo of a small child on her cellphone.
I take a good look at the photo.
"Mischa ..." I muttered after seeing the photo.
"You saw my daughter? Do you know where my daughter is now?" Asked the woman again.
"Yes, mother. I had time to play with the mother's daughter because the mother's daughter kept crying. My friend took the mother's daughter to house no. 32 Basurimansur Rajaratraw." I said.
"I gave the address to Mischa, it is our home address. Thanks for the help, I will go home and see my daughter." Said Mischa's mother.
"Yes, mother. Be careful on the road." I said, accompanying Mischa's mother. Mischa's mother immediately left in a taxi after listening to my explanation.
Author POV
"We've arrived at, Sadiqah." Said Meeti.
"Thank you sis Meeti. Please wait for a moment, I won't be long." Said Sadiqah.
"Yes Sadiqah, I'll take you home too." Said Meeti.
Sadiqah got out of the taxi with Mischa in her arms. In just a few steps, Sadiqah came across the mansion described by Mischa. The house is whitewashed, has a high fence, there are many trees and ornamental plants planted in the yard. Sadiqah intended to question Mischa one more time as there are many such houses in Kolkata.
"Princess Mischa, is this the princess palace?" Asked Sadiqah.
Long Sadiqah waited for Mischa's answer. But Mischa didn't answer either. Sadiqah looks at Mischa. "She's asleep ..." Sadiqah muttered to herself.
It turned out that Mischa had fallen asleep in Sadiqah's arms. Maybe the child was tired from crying too long, or he was too comfortable in Sadiqah's arms. The gate to the house was half open, but Sadiqah did not find a guard at the guard post. Maybe the guards were resting. Sadiqah also had to try to notify the residents in the luxurious house about her arrival.
"Excuse me ... Excuse me ... Excuse me ..." Shouted Sadiqah.
Sadiqah had shouted several times, but no one came and greeted her. Sadiqah decided to stop screaming when she remembered that Mischa was sleeping in her arms. Of course, the screams can disturb the sleep of Mischa, and the neighbors around the luxurious house.
"There's no other way, I have to go in. When I get to the door of the house, I will say hello again." Sadiqah muttered to herself.
Finally Sadiqah decided to enter the courtyard of the luxurious house through the half-open gate. When Sadiqah had just walked 25 paces from the gate, suddenly someone tapped her on the shoulder from behind. Sadiqah looked back. A woman stands right in front of Sadiqah.
"Who is mother? Do you need anything?" Sadiqah asked the person who tapped her on the shoulder.
"I'm Mischa's mother. Thank you for looking after my child." Answer the person who tapped Sadiqah on the shoulder.
Sadiqah tries to wake Mischa up because only Mischa knows her mother.
"Princess Mischa, wake up dear, your mother is here." Said Sadiqah softly.
Mischa woke up after hearing Sadiqah's words. Sadiqah confronts Mischa towards her mother.
"Mother ..." said Mischa as she extended her arms as if to hug her mother.
Sadiqah put Mischa in the woman's arms, after Sadiqah was sure that she was Mischa's mother.
"Again, thank you for looking after my child. Excuse me." Said Mischa's mother as she stepped away to leave and got back into the taxi she used to go to No 32 Basurimansur Rajaratraw's house.
Sadiqah goes after Mischa, and her mother.
"Isn't this your home ?" Sadiqah asked in amazement.
"We don't live here anymore. Would you like to come home with us?" Asked Mischa's mother.
"No mother. I've ordered another taxi." Sadiqah replied
The taxi carrying Mischa and her mother passed before Sadiqah's eyes, leaving Sadiqah alone. Sadiqah walked away from the luxury house No. 32 Basurimansur Rajaratraw and walk towards the taxi being driven by Meeti. Sadiqah entered the taxi. Somehow, Sadiqah suddenly wanted to check her pocket.
"Where's my wallet? How about this the key to the house, and all my money is there? I have to find it. Did my wallet fall in the mansion? I have to check it." Inner Sadiqah.
"Sister Meeti, looks like I have to go out again. I lost the key to my house. It seems like I fell in the mansion. Can you wait a little longer?" Said Sadiqah.
"Yes Sadiqah, I'll be waiting for you. Hope you find it soon." Said Meeti.
"Yes sis." Said Sadiqah as she got out of the taxi and ran towards the luxury house No. 32 Basurimansur Rajaratraw.
