Asti Girl Carrying the Curse
Chapters 107. Between Prayer and Hope
The journey without transit takes almost 9 hours. The plane finally landed smoothly at the airport after briefly cruising over the city which looked absolutely stunning in Asti's view from the plane's window. There is a sense of haru, as well as gratitude is also sad.
It should have been a trip like this they did two years ago, when Bude Ayu was still there. This is the desire of the late house for a long time, carrying out Umrah worship with his family to the holy land. But there is indeed a saying that says "Birth, death, soul mate also sustenance is in the hands of God".
We as humans are just living our destiny. Ever since Asti's foot stepped on the floor of this magnificent airport, from his lips kept gliding prayers and prayers. Prayer of gratitude for being one of the hundreds of thousands of people to be a guest in Jerusalem.
They were collected at one gathering point, near the airport's outer door for a short rest. Because the place is rather spacious and far from the busy traffic and trolley of goods that carry luggage. Asti releases Akbar from his carrier.
The boy was even engrossed in sitting on a bench while enjoying the biscuits in his hands. While Pak Haji Anwar who will guide them in this Umrah worship activity with his men who are quite a lot.
The suitcases of pilgrims who came out of the plane baggage have been counted and arranged by officers to be transferred into several buses that will take the group to the city of Medina.
It seems that every member of the group becomes more patient because some of the pilgrims are elderly people. So they walked more slowly outside the super-great airport area to get into buses that had been arranged with their groups and names. Not to mention some of the men and women were a little difficult to get on the bus which was quite high up the stairs. Including Mas Adam's grandfather who was always led by one of Pak Haji Anwar's assistants.
Bulek Ratih, Ninuk and Asti enjoyed the road trip with a sense of worth and gratitude. Moreover, both parents Ninuk still look fit and healthy during the flight. Hopefully the beginning of this journey adds to their faith.
They rested, ate and made visits by following the rules and directions of the leaders of the company. Joko is looking after her father. Ninuk takes care of his mother's needs. Haji Anissa's mother who helped Asti look after Akbar. In the end, they have different rooms at this hotel.
" White!" Bulek Ratih whispered while sitting on the side of the hotel bed, in their room. They're only here for three days. Today they rest first, before visiting the Nabawi Mosque and some places and historical sites that mark the milestone of the existence of Islam and its development in this city.
" Healthy, Bulek?" asti whispered massaged the middle-aged woman's shoulder.
" Healthy, Asti. I am now healthy and full of gratitude."
Akbar was taken by Joko briefly last night after they had dinner at the hotel restaurant. For the fathers, they are placed in a room located on one floor of the room of the congregation women are placed.
Thank God, although the villagers, born in the village and living in their village are not too outdated as well. Because the Asti family has been used to use the elevator, escalator or stay in a hotel room though. Although not as luxurious as the hotel that is now where they stay at this time.
Only that Asti was a bit afraid before the departure, if Bulek Ratih was air drunk. Because for the first time the woman was on an airplane and on a very long journey also a long time.
" Don't leave the hotel, if you're not accompanied by Lek No or Joko!" whisky Asti. " It's not in our village. Take care and safety!"
It seemed that Ninuk was indeed very interested in the view that was seen from the window of the hotel room where they were staying. The city at night is bright. Tall buildings with wide and wide roads. The atmosphere is sacred and fills the recesses of the soul with a sense of peace and happiness.
the flight that they did was quite a long time after crossing the ocean.
In the silence of the morning, the voice of Azan sounded very melodious and shahdu from the historic mosque was located at the end of the main road of this hotel. Woken up with a voice call to face the Khalik this time is very different in Asti's ears. Soon the one-childed woman was ablution and performed some sunnah prayers before dawn prayers. All worship performed in this holy land feels comfortable, calm and full of gratitude.
The various activities that they will do this morning, are always directed by the group leader. Including Mrs Haji Anissa who was accompanied by one of her assistants from the bureau office and travel umrahnya, to lead the congregation of women.
In the Nabawi Mosque, the pilgrims gathered to perform prayer. Asti continued to listen to the explanation of the leader of the group, Ibu Ustadzah Nuraini Saleh. They also visited various historical places around mosques, tombs and other sites not far from the place.
Every time Ninuk acts with his camera phone. Sometimes he makes videos or Selfi ria because he admires the places they visit. Until, Asti asked an assistant Bu Haji to take Ninuk to explore various places even further. Also to the ready-to-eat food area and the store by - by.
Asti more rest with Bulek Ratih in some places or shopping centers there. Because riding Akbar is also quite tiring. Even wearing a sling or stroller. In all these places of worship are filled with visitors. Ninuk was the youngest member of the women's group. His eyes were very interested when he saw a row of shops - shops that sell beautiful and diverse knickknacks by - by the many offered there.
The worship activities that they do go in unison with rest, eating and walking that they do the next day. Asti always looks at each schedule, instructions and directions of group guides. Although many signboards that read English under the Arabic letters.
Likewise, when the group went to the city of Mecca. The buses form a long circuit. According to Bu Haji Anissa, the group also came from Indonesia, from West Java province with the number of busses more than 6 pieces.
Along the way, their eyes were treated to the sight of barren hills, the, the vast desert and the surrounding cities are quite unique and historic buildings among modern, high and towering multi-storey buildings.
Akbar was closed in Asti's arms. If in this situation, Lek No more need the attention of Joko who sits on the back bench. Although the young man was more fun tinkering with his expensive camera.
In the city of Mecca, the hotel that will be a place to stay is not too far from the Grand Mosque that surrounds the Kaaba. Baitlin.
While in the holy city, Asti enjoyed the worship of prayers and also some umrah. Looks like tawaf and sai.
In some parts in front of the Kaaba that Asti always pray given blessing, health and forgiveness of all sins. There he prayed for his family who had long abandoned him. Among them are the father, Si Mbah Putri, Mbah Kakung and Bude Ayu. Not to forget he so he did not pray for Lek No family to be abundant in sustenance so that the two husbands and wives were given the convenience for pilgrimage.
" Akbar to be Sholeh's son, smart, dear mother and family, yes?"
The little baby opened both hands. Maybe because every day he sees everyone doing that around him. Always pray in the closest place to the door of God's house.
That's a little example that Akbar can easily replicate. The baby was also not too fussy because his stomach was always full of milk, biscuits and cakes that he sometimes gave by Ninuk and some worshipers from their group.