My mother had no other choice but to open the box as it was an order from my grandmother.
"Hand over the box to Sadiqah." Said grandmother after mother opened the box.
Mother handed the box to me according to grandma's orders.
"Sadiqah, look carefully at the contents of the box." Said the grandmother.
I opened the lid of the box. There were several objects in the box, I took them out one by one and put them on the table. After that I looked at the objects one by one. The first thing I saw was a ring, then a worn wedding photo, I know that mother is the bride in that photo, but I don't know the bridegroom in the photo. After that I saw the marriage certificate, divorce certificate ', divorce certificate, and photos of 2 babies sleeping side by side. After that again I saw my mother's wedding photo which was worn but the face of the groom is different, the marriage certificate, the divorce certificate, and the divorce certificate. The last thing I saw was an arrest warrant, and a release warrant.
"What's all this, grandma?" I asked.
"Read the marriage certificate, and the papers. You will understand." Said the grandmother questioningly.
I read the marriage certificate, divorce certificate, and the first divorce certificate with the names Salman bin Saud and Salamah binti Musab. Meanwhile, the second marriage certificate, divorce certificate and divorce certificate are written with the names Ja'far bin Harun and Salamah binti Musab. I concluded that my mother had been married twice to different people and all marriages ended in separation. That means my mother never married Ruqayyah because her father was Ruqayyah named Salman bin Daud. But at that time, my mother said that I was the daughter of her father Ruqayyah. I'm getting dizzy with my own conclusions.
"Grandma please just tell me. I don't understand at all. Please don't play riddles with me." I said who did not like to guess something.
"Okay, I will tell you, but before that I want to ask what is the full name of Ruqayyah's father?" Asked grandma.
"Salman bin Daud." I answered.
"You are wrong. His name is Salman bin Saud. Mr. Daud is not Ruqayyah's real grandfather. Ruqayyah's real grandfather is named Saud. Mr. Saud has died in an accident since Ruqayyah's father was a child. Then Mrs Pakizah married Mr. Daud who is actually Mr Saud's brother." Said the grandmother.
"Then what's the next story, Grandma?" I asked.
"Ruqayyah's father and your mother were ex-husband and wife. Mrs Pakizah and Mr. Daud were never able to accept your mother as their daughter-in-law due to differences in social status. But Ruqayyah's father always kept your mother as his wife. Until one day, it was revealed that your grandfather was the one who hit the car of Ruqayyah's grandfather. Mr. Daud and Mrs Pakizah forced your mother to sign divorce papers'. Mrs Pakizah asked your mother to leave their house as soon as your mother finished her iddah period. But your mother did not realize that she was pregnant at the time. She only realized it when she had left the house. Your mother returned to Ruqayyah's father's house but they have moved house. From the neighbors around, your mother knows that Ruqayyah's father has remarried a woman named Jannat. Your mother returned to my house and spent her idah period in my house. Everyone thought your mother separated with her husband because of lian when in fact your mother separated from her husband because of her father-in-law's selfishness. Your mother gave birth to 2 babies, one of them is you. Your twin lost on the day of her birth. After that your mother married Ja'far bin Harun. The marriage only lasted 5 years because Ja'far could not accept your mother's child from her previous marriage. After your mother divorced her second husband, your mother was me, and you moved into this house. Your mother and I didn't think that we would be neighbors with Ruqayyah's father's family. Your mother intends to meet her father Ruqayyah and tell him if you are her daughter. When your mother just greeted Ruqayyah’s father and invited him to the terrace, Ruqayyah's mother heard him. Instead of being jealous, Ruqayyah's mother felt guilty towards your mother because she felt that she was a barrier between Ruqayyah’s father and your mother. After that she went into her house and saw Mrs. Pakizah was so angry with your mother. Jannat, Ruqayyah's mother tried to stop Mrs. Pakizah but Ruqayyah's mother fell down from the stairs because she was pushed by Mrs. Pakizah. Mrs Pakizah distorted reality and got your mother arrested on charges of pushing her mother Ruqayyah down the stairs until she died. Your mother was released after Ruqayyah’s father dropped her demands. Since then our family and theirs have always been at odds. Two days ago is the second time your mother has spoken to Ruqayyah’s father since they divorced. From that conversation your mother knows that Ruqayyah is her missing child. It turns out that your twin was brought by your own father. Your father took your twin because his wife was so depressed after losing the baby in her womb. That's the reality. "Said the grandmother.
My mother cried silently throughout grandma's story.
"Don't cry mother. I will tell the truth to your daughter, Ruqayyah. I will not let false accusations ruin the mother-daughter relationship. I will not delay this noble task." I said as she got up from my seat.
As I was about to walk, I suddenly felt someone holding my hand. I looked back and saw mom holding my hand.
"Don't do it now, Sadiqah. Right now my daughter will meet her future husband's family. So I beg you, as her sister, understand the situation." Said mother.
"Thank you mom for telling me, otherwise I was already there. Last time I canceled the show without me on purpose. This is not the right time to tell him. I will tell her when there was only me and her in that place. don't want anyone to interfere with our conversation. " I said while still sitting.
"I know you are happy for your sister's happiness." Said mother.
I returned the historic objects that I had scattered on the table to their original place.
"Mother, grandmother, let me bring these things as evidence when I will tell the truth to Ruqayyah." I said.
"Lock the box, Sadiqah so that only you can open it. The things in the box mean a lot to your mother. That's why she still keeps them today." Said the grandmother.
Mother, so big the test you face but not the least bit you want me to know your sadness. Maybe you don't want me to get lost in your sadness. Mother, forgive me for not being able to comfort you because I just understood mother's sadness today. Mother, I promise to reunite mother and your daughter. I will clear up the misunderstanding between mother and daughter. This is my way of filial piety to mother.
I immediately locked the box containing the historical objects and put the special box in my college bag so that I wouldn't forget to bring it tomorrow. Today I didn't tell Ruqayyah the past truth, I thought to help my mother and grandmother with household chores.
"Mother, where do you store the nutrient solution for plants? I want to give the nutrient solution for vegetables in our backyard." I asked.
"Sadiqah, you don't need to do that. I have given a nutrient solution for the vegetables. I also check if any plants are sick or ready to be harvested." Said mother.
"Then I'll clean the leaves in the yard." I said.
"Grandma has also cleaned the leaves that are scattered in the yard and then put them in the tub to be processed into fertilizer." Said the grandmother.
Such is my mother, and my grandmother. After I went to college they hardly left any homework for me. The housework that I still do is cooking (and my mother and grandmother still help me), washing my own eating utensils, washing my own clothes, cleaning my own room, and sewing. Only during holidays I was allowed to help clean the house, take care of the vegetables we cultivate, and participate in processing the leaves scattered in the yard into organic fertilizer. There are no male family members in our house. But we never lacked anything. We get income from a plant cultivation business managed by my mother, an organic fertilizer business managed by my grandmother and a clothing-making business managed by me myself. We want to prove that women can also be independent without forgetting household responsibilities. Yes, because we built a business in our own house. Even I went to the faculty of midwifery. Because we Muslims are forbidden to touch someone who is not a mahram. So female patients can only be handled by female doctors too. Because of that I also aspired to establish a special women's hospital, in addition to my dream of establishing a school for tahfiz Al-Quran.
"Sadiqah, you should just finish your college assignments." Said mother.
"Today I don't get a college assignment, ma'am. So I'm going to wash the lunch basket used by Geet and then continue my work of sewing." I said.
"It's better if you don't sew first, your fingers still hurt. You just rest. I just wash the bush." Said mother.
"Mother, I'm fine. It's just a small cut. It doesn't matter if I do the housework. Besides, I'm sewing with my right hand." I said.
"Okay mom allows you but you have to be careful." Said mother.
"Thank you mom." I said then walked to the room.
Author POV
Arriving at Sadiqah's room, she immediately took the basket of food that Geet had used from her bag and then washed it in the dishwasher in her kitchen. Sadiqah washed the basket with running water and dish soap. After the basket was clean and shiny, Sadiqah placed it near the dish rack. After that Sadiqah returned to her room, Sadiqah immediately took a pile of half-finished clothes from her deceased and sat on her sewing chair. Sadiqah started sewing the clothes one by one. Sadiqah's hand moved swiftly on the sewing table. Sadiqah is sewing while reading the Al Quran and doing dhikr. This of hafiz, they can read the Al Quran at any time. Even though menstruation, a hafizah will still be able to read the Al Quran. Because they don't read it from the mushaf but from their memorization. That is the uniqueness of Sadiqah, when other people will run from her house and hug her father and siblings whom she has longed for, Sadiqah still sits on her sewing chair. It is all because Sadiqah has learned to understand situations and conditions. There was not even a hint of anxiety on his face. There is only calm.
Allah SWT said:
allaziina aamanuu wa tathmaʻinnu quluubuhum bizikrillaah, alaa bizikrillaahi tathmaʻinnul-quluub
"(That is) those who believe and their hearts are made at peace by remembering Allah. Remember, only by remembering Allah will the heart be at peace."
(Surah Ar-Ra'd 13: Verse 28)
As time went on, Sadiqah smiled at the pile of clothes she had finished sewing. Sadiqah stretched her tired body muscles. Then she straightened her sewing kit. Not long after, the call to prayer asar echoed. Sadiqah came out of her room and headed for the place of ablution. There was already a mother and grandmother there. As usual, before wudu, Sadiqah and her family will brush their teeth with toothpaste with a toothbrush first. After that they would open their veils, and loosen the ties of their veils so that their faces and heads could be washed during ablution. After finishing their wudu, they go to the prayer place in their house. After that they pray asar in congregation. Then as usual after prayer they will read the prayer after prayer, evening remembrance, and 20 verses of the Al Quran.
"Mother, grandmother I permit to teach the children as usual." Said Sadiqah after putting her face in the cupboard.
"Yes, we will always allow you to do noble deeds." Said Bu Salamah, and Grandma Sumayyah together.
Sadiqah took the Al-Quran manuscript from her place and then carried it in her arms. Sadiqah kissed the back of her mother's hand, and her grandmother took turns.
"Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Said Sadiqah.
"Wa’alaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh" Replied Mrs. Salamah and Grandma Sumayyah.
Sadiqah left her house then turned left a few steps. Sadiqah's steps stopped when she arrived in front of a house with a sign reading "Mother Khadijah orphanage".
Sadiqah was standing beside the door of the house.
"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Said Sadiqah from outside the house.
"Wa’alaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Said Mother Khadijah as she opened the door for Sadiqah.
"Marhaba, daughter Sadiqah. The children are waiting for you." Said Mother Khadijah as she returned to her house to show the children the gathering place.
Sadiqah entered the house and then followed Mother Khadija's steps. Sadiqah saw the children who used to learn to read the Al Quran to her were sitting on the living room carpet. Mother Khadijah left Sadiqah, and the children were because Mother Khadija still had to pay attention to the other children.
"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Sadiqah said to the children.
"Wa’alaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Answer the children.
Sadiqah sat on the carpet.
"Children, are you ready to learn?" Asked Sadiqah
"Not yet, sis." Their answer was compact.
"What's up, children?" Asked Sadiqah.
"Can we study in the backyard of sister’s house?" Ask Aisyah (8)
"Of course you can, dear. But we have to ask Mother Khadija's permission first." Sadiqah replied.
Sadiqah stood followed by her students. They approached Mother Khadijah who was still busy lulling the babies on several swings by gently shaking the swing. Mother Khadijah put the babies who were already asleep in the crib.
"Mother Khadijah, can the children study in my backyard?" Asked Sadiqah.
"Of course you can, Sadiqah. Your children must obey Sadiqah's words, yes. Study hard and be careful while there." Said Mother Khadija.
"Yes, Mother." Say the children.
"Thank you, Mother. Wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Sadiqah's words were followed by her students.
"Wa’alaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Answered Mother Khadijah.
"Come on kids, come with sister." Said Sadiqah as she walked to her house.
Sadiqah's pupils followed Sadiqah from behind to her house. They stood beside the door of Sumayyah's house, Sadiqah's grandmother.
"Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Said Sadiqah, and the children from outside the house.
"Wa’alaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh." Mrs. Salamah replied as she opened the door.
Mrs. Salamah was a little surprised to see the children standing in front of her house.
"Mother, can we study in the backyard?" Asked Sadiqah.
"With pleasure, please enter children." Said Mrs. Salamah friendly.
The children rushed into the house. Sadiqah only enters after all the students have entered. Then the children put their sandals on the shoe rack.
"Girls, please sit on this rug." Said Mrs. Salamah.
The children remained standing, and did not sit down either.
"Sorry, aunt we wants to study in your backyard, not in the living room." Said Aisyah (7) innocently.
“Yes, dear, aunt will prepare her home page first so that you are more comfortable while studying. Meanwhile, you sit here, ok?" Said Mrs. Salamah.
"Yes, thank you aunt." Said the children as they sat on the carpet that had been prepared for the guests who came.
"Mother, let me prepare the place to study for the children. Mother, just accompany the children here." Said Sadiqah.
"Alright Sadiqah, if that's your wish." Said Sadiqah Salamah while sitting near the children.
Sadiqah went to her room to get a broom, a mat, a rug, a few folding tables for the children, a big table for herself, a chair and a blackboard and brought her to the backyard. Sadiqah swept the yard clean. After that she arranged the mats, rugs, folding tables, large tables, chairs and blackboards. Sadiqah intended to return the broom she had brought to her room. Sadiqah went into her room and put the broom in the corner. Yes, every room in Grandma Sumayyah's house is equipped with a broom, mop, trash can, trash can, and hand wash. Each room has its own bathroom. Of course, the goal is to get clean and healthy living for the residents of the house. Faintly, Sadiqah could hear the voices of the children chatting warmly with Mrs. Salamah. Sadiqah smiled happily to hear that. Sadiqah's gaze stopped when she saw the laptop on her desk.
"Children will be happy when they hear qiraah Al-Qur'an." Sadiqah murmured as she took her laptop, and went out of the room and into the living room.
"Kids, the study area is ready. Let's go to the backyard." Said Sadiqah as she passed the living room.
The children got up from their seats and took their sandals to use for walking in the backyard. The children and Sadiqah walked together towards the backyard.
"Children, today we will study the law of reading the breadfruit mim. Brother will write the material on the blackboard, and you will copy it in your respective books," said Sadiqah.
1 hour later Sadiqah had finished writing, and explained the law of reading on the blackboard.
"Is there any material that is unclear or would like to ask questions, children?" Asked Sadiqah.
"No, sis." The children answered in unison.
"Okay then, would you guys give your notebooks to sister?" Said Sadiqah.
The children collect their notebooks to the Sadiqah table.
"Will you judge our records?" Asked Zainab (10) while saying her assignment book to Sadiqah.
"Not Zainab. I just want to complete your notes. Because maybe you missed some parts of the material, and haven't had time to write down what you explained earlier." Sadiqah replied.
"Thank you sister for taking the time to go over our notes one by one." Said Zainab as she returned to her seat.
Sadiqah returned the children's notebook after she examined them one by one.
"Children, be diligent in reading books, especially reading the Al-Quran. Because the Al-Quran is a window to the world. Don't forget to understand the contents of the verses of the Al Quran. Because the Al-Quran was revealed to be read and practiced. You will tell a story inspirational story." Said Sadiqah.
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In one family there lived a child named Fulan. Since childhood, Fulan was a smart and accomplished child, Hd always got first rank in school. Finally, Fulan graduated from a famous college with a cumlaude degree. Fulan's parents, and Fulan's friends are very proud of Fulan. After graduating from college, Fulan worked at a bonafide company which catapulted his career. All of Fulan's business colleagues respect, and appreciate Fulan. They all praised Fulan's success. Once upon a time Fulan received guidance from Allah SWT. Fulan was determined to become a defender of Islam. Fulan gave up all the worldly titles that he had received to pursue Allah's pleasure. Since then, Fulan's life has changed 180 degrees. Fulan decided to migrate to study the Al-Quran and the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. With perseverance and sincere intentions for Allah's sake, finally Fulan was able to memorize 30 juz Al-Quran and their meanings. Often Fulan was ridiculed, and considered stupid for leaving his established job to study religion not only by her friends but also by his own family. Until one day Fulan invited her mother to pray at the dawn congregation at the mosque where Fulan used to be the imam. After reading surah Al Fatihah, Fulan read surah Abasa. The reading continues until it reaches the verse
yauma yafirrul-marʻu min akhiih
wa ummihii wa abiih
wa shoohibatihii wa baniih
likullimriʻim min-hum yaumaʻin sya`nuy yughniih
Fulan could not hold back his tears when he read the verse. After returning home, Fulan was asked by his mother.
"Why do you cry when you read that verse, what does it mean?" Asked Fulan's mother.
“The verse explains the commotion of the day of Judgment in Padang Mahsyar. On that day everyone runs away from their siblings, mother, father, wife, and children. Everyone is busy with their own affairs. If we are rich, people will praise us as a triumphant person. But when the apocalypse occurs what's the use of all human praises. All will leave us. Even mother will leave me .. "Said Fulan.
Fulan's mother cried at Fulan's answer. Fulan wiped his mother's tears.
"... My mother is also afraid if the supplies I bring are a little. Praise from people who have been busy for years is now useless. Then why do people want praise and are afraid of being reproached. They also ignore the life of the hereafter." Continued Fulan.
Fulan was hugged by his mother. Fulan's mother said that she was proud to have a child like Fulan. Since then, Fulan has invited his mother and family to study the Al-Quran and sunnah.
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"Children, what are the conditions for someone to go to heaven?" Asked Sadiqah.
"From Jabir Radhiallahu Anhu, I heard that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam said," Your pious deeds do not enter you into heaven, nor do they keep you away from hellfire, nor do I, except with the grace of Allah. "(Narrated by Muslim No . 2817). " Answer Aisyah (8)
"What are the conditions for obtaining the grace of Allah?" Asked Sadiqah.
"Faith, piety, and pious deeds." Answer Aisyah (7)
"Who is the human who has the best faith, and devotion to Allah, and the most pious?" Asked Sadiqah.
"Rasulullah Muhammad SAW." The children answered in unison.
"What are the morals of Rasulullah?" Asked Sadiqah.
"Hisham bin Amir once asked Aisyah RA about the morals of Rasulullah SAW. Aisyah replied," The morals of the Prophet SAW are the Al Quran "(HR Muslim)." Answer Zaenab (8)
"So what's the conclusion?" Asked Sadiqah.
"The conclusion is that a person enters heaven because of the grace from Allah. A person who wants to receive Allah's grace must be faithful, and pious." Maimunah replied (8)
"Sister, can a sinner receive God's grace?" Tanya Nafisah (5)
"Allah SWT said:
qul yaa 'ibaadiyallaziina asrofuu' alaaa anfusihim laa taqnathuu mir rohmatillaah, innalloha yaghfiruz-zunuuba jamii'aa, innahuu huwal-ghofuurur-rohiim
Say, O My servants who transgress against themselves! Do not despair of Allah's grace. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, He is the Most Forgiving, Most Merciful.
(Surah Az-Zumar 39: Verse 53)"replied Sadiqah.
"Is there a class of people who do not receive the grace of Allah?" Tanya Hamida (5)
"Nothing, Allah gives Mercy to all His creatures. Rahmat Allah Azza Wa Jalla There are two kinds, the first is rahmat 'ammah (general) which includes all of His creatures, including even the disbelievers. This grace is bodily bodily dunyawiyyah. (physical worldly grace), such as providing food, drink, clothing, shelter, etc. The second is Khashshah (special grace) which is imaniyyah diniyyah both in the world and in the hereafter, in the form of taufik to obey Allah, the convenience of do good, be affirmed in his faith and given guidance to the straight path and be glorified by entering Heaven and surviving Hell. Thus, a servant cannot escape for a moment from the two types of grace of Allâh Azza wa Jalla above. And a Muslim sees mercy the second kind is more important and primary than the first. " Sadiqah replied.
"Sis, how easy is it to memorize the Al Quran?" Asking Eve (5)
"By reading the Al-Quran every day according to the recitation. After that, understand the contents of the verses of the Al Quran so that we are motivated to practice the contents of the Al-Quran. I usually read 20 verses of the Quran after prayer. You usually do your daily activities while listening to it. recitation of the Koran Although this method does not produce results quickly, the memorization obtained from this method is very strong, and it lasts a long time. " Sadiqah replied.
"Sister, how do you get a reward in every second of our lives?" Tanya Nisa (6)
"By completely covering one's genitals. The law of covering one's genitals is mandatory, which means that if we do it, we will get reward and if we are left we will get sin. We cannot make dhikr every second or read the Al Quran. But every second we can completely cover our genitals even though we are asleep." Sadiqah replied.
"Is there any reward that continues to flow even though the culprit is gone?" Tanya Jihan (6)
"There is. The first is useful knowledge. A teacher will get rewarded for teaching useful knowledge to his students. The teacher will get rewarded as long as the knowledge he gives is practiced by others. The second is shadaqah Jariyah or giving alms for the public interest. Someone who gives alms for the public interest, will be rewarded as long as what is donated is used for the benefit of others. The third is the prayer of a pious child. Someone will get reward every time a godly child prays. " Said Sadiqah.
The silence continued for a while, until Sadiqah decided to speak again.
Allah SWT said:
"wa izaa quriʻal-qurʻaanu fastami'uu lahuu wa anshituu la'allakum tur-hamuun
And when the Al Quran is recited, then listen and be quiet, so that you may receive mercy.
(Surah Al-A'raf 7: Verse 204) "Said Sadiqah.
After that Sadiqah played the muratals of the Koran at a medium volume so that only her and the children could hear. Because Sadiqah knows that if you force someone to listen to the recitation of the Koran in an unprepared state, the law is haram.
