First Drop of Vienna Water Wudhu
Deepening Relationship with God

Time passed, and Vienna continued its spiritual journey with Ustazah Aminah. Every day, they meet in a beautiful mosque, where the surrounding garden is getting green and flowering. The increasingly fertile natural atmosphere seemed to reflect the development in Vienna.

On one clear morning, Vienna and Ustazah Aminah sat together at the mosque after finishing the Dhuhr prayer. Vienna felt so calm and peaceful after worship. He began to feel a deep closeness to God every time he prayed.

Ustazah Aminah looked at the happy expression on Vienna's face and asked, "How are you feeling now, Vienna?"

Vienna smiled broadly. "I feel so close to Allah, Ustazah Aminah. Every time I pray, I feel His presence is so strong. I feel that He always listens to my prayers and prostrations."

Ustazah Aminah nodded in understanding. "That is a sign that your relationship with God is deepening. Prayer is a time when we can truly communicate with Him. This closeness will give you the strength to face the difficulties in life."

Vienna pondered for a moment and then said, "This is an incredible feeling, Ustazah Aminah. I feel blessed by a sense of well-being every time I finish praying. It felt like all the burdens in my heart had been lifted."

Ustazah Aminah smiled understandingly. "That is one of the blessings of prayer, Vienna. When we bow before God, we release all our burdens and difficulties to Him. This is the moment when we feel that God is our protector."

Vienna feels inspired and excited to continue to deepen its relationship with God. He knew that every prayer was an opportunity to feel that closeness.

Day by day, his relationship with God deepens. As he stood before Him in prayer, he felt as if the whole world was disappearing and there was only Him and himself. This closeness gave him the strength to face various challenges in his life.

When he spoke with Ustazah Aminah, he revealed how each prayer made him feel stronger and more confident. "I feel that God is my true Friend, Ustazah. I can talk to Him about everything, and He always listens."

Ustazah Aminah smiled with satisfaction. "It was a very precious sense of closeness, Vienna. When we feel that God is our Friend, we will never feel alone in this life. Keep drawing near to Him, and He will give you guidance and protection."

Vienna felt full of gratitude for the developments in its spiritual journey. His depth in prayer brought tremendous peace in his life. He knew that he still had a lot to learn and explore, but with God by his side, he felt that nothing was impossible.

Vienna continues its spiritual journey with Ustazah Aminah, and each day deepens its relationship with God. However, there was something new appearing in his heart during worship. He felt like talking to his own heart when he was performing prayers. Prayer is no longer just a routine task, but a time when he can communicate and relate personally to God.

The natural atmosphere around them is getting more beautiful as time goes on. The garden in the once empty and dead mosque is now full of colorful blooming flowers. Trees that once looked withered are now alive with fresh green leaves. Vienna felt that the surrounding nature was responding to developments in him.

One day, after finishing the Dhuhr prayer, Vienna sat with Ustazah Aminah in a quiet mosque. He said cautiously, "The Aminah Foundation, during the worship service, I felt like speaking with my own heart. I want to reflect and understand more deeply the meaning of the verses I read during prayer."

Ustazah Aminah listened attentively. "That's a good boost, Vienna. Prayer is a good time to reflect and communicate with God. If you want to speak with your own heart, do it with sincerity."

Vienna then began to train herself to reflect as she performed prayers. When he stood before God, he let his mind permeate the meaning of the verses in the Quran he recited. He thinks of God's love, His wisdom, and His infinite grace.

As he huddled, he pondered about the humility and obedience he should have before God. As he prostrated, he reflected on his feelings of submissiveness and obedience to the Creator. Each prayer movement becomes a moment where he speaks with the heart and contemplates the true meaning of worship.

As he sat between prostrations, he pondered on the personal prayers he wanted to convey to God. He spoke with the heart, without words, and felt that God listened to him attentively.

Each prayer becomes a deeper and personal moment for Vienna. He felt that he was actually speaking with the heart and meditating on the true meaning of worship. His closeness to God deepened, and he felt a light of happiness shining in his heart every time he finished praying.

Ustazah Aminah saw the change in Vienna and asked, "How do you feel, Vienna? How do you feel during prayer now?"

Ustazah Aminah smiled with happiness. "It is a sign that God has opened your heart to receive truth and beauty in prayer. Keep talking to your own heart in your worship, and let each prayer be a deep and meaningful moment for you."

Vienna felt grateful to God for His guidance and to Ustazah Aminah for his wise guidance. In her deepening spiritual journey, she learns that prayer is not just a routine, but a time where she can speak to her own heart and feel a deep closeness to God.

Peace has been brewing in Vienna's life ever since she began her spiritual journey of prayer. Every time he prostrated himself before God, he felt like he had a hug from the Creator, and that sense of well-being continued with him even after he finished worshiping.

The natural atmosphere around the mosque is even more beautiful, as if nature responds to developments in Vienna. The once-dead garden is now full of blooming flowers and green trees. The peace of nature seemed to reflect the peace in the heart of Vienna.

However, Vienna did not want to feel this peace alone. He wants to share the graces he has found through praying with his friends, especially those who may also feel emptiness in their lives like he used to. He wanted to tell them that there were other ways to find meaning in life.

One afternoon, after finishing the Ashar prayer, Vienna approached her friends who had gathered in a cafe. They were busy talking about holiday plans and shopping, as usual.

Vienna tried to slip a conversation about the changes in her life. "Friends," he said softly, "I want to talk about something that has happened in my life lately."

His friends looked at him with curiosity. "What's going on, Vienna?" ask one of them.

Vienna replied sincerely, "I have started to pray regularly, and it has brought a lot of changes in my life. I feel great peace and happiness every time I finish praying."

His friends looked at each other, surprised by Vienna's confession. They are accustomed to a life of luxury and pleasure, and the idea of performing prayers may sound foreign to them.

However, there were some among Vienna's friends who felt interested. One of them asked, "How can you feel that peace, Vienna? Do you want to teach us?"

Vienna smiled happily. "Of course, I would love to teach you. I just want to share my experience and tell you that there are other ways to find meaning in life apart from material happiness. We can look for meaning in our relationship with God."

The interested friends then agreed to go to the mosque with Vienna one afternoon. The five of them visited the beautiful mosque where Vienna usually worshiped alongside Ustazah Aminah.

When they arrived at the mosque, they felt a calmness filling the room. The voice of Azan reverberated with melodiousness, reminding them of the time of prayer that had arrived. Vienna told his friends how to stand before God, perform rukuk, bow down, and recite prayers in prayer.

The five of them sat on a soft carpet, facing the Qibla, and began to pray together. Vienna guided them gently, and her friends tried to follow the prayer movements attentively.

After they finished praying, they all sat together in the mosque. Vienna asked, "How do you feel, friends?"

One of them replied with a sense of impressiveness, "I feel a peace that I have never felt before, Vienna. This is so different from the happiness of the world."

The other friends also agreed, and they were curious to learn more about religion. Vienna is happy to share the grace of prayer with them.

They spent time together in the mosque, discussing the verses in the Quran and the meaning behind the prayer. Vienna knew that their spiritual journey was just beginning, but she felt optimistic that they would find the same peace that she had found through prayer.

When they left the mosque, they felt their hearts were lighter and their minds clearer. They know that change has begun, and they have found new ways to pursue meaning in life. Vienna is happy to have shared the peace she found through praying with her friends, and she hopes that their spiritual journey will lead them all to a deeper happiness.