THE BLOOD OF JAVA
JAVANESE BLOOD: EPISODE 171
All materials for construction have been prepared. The construction of the building will be carried out in seven days. It must be completed in forty-one days. Because it was an order from Shaykh Hassan Baghda, before Zafir left for Java.
Zafir did all that the Master had commanded, without being missed. Zafir also recited the prayers that Shaykh Hassan Baghda had taught him. So that the land he occupies becomes safe and secure. And the paddle, became a plaster filled with goodness.
Although Zafir comes from the Middle East, but the padepokan he built, has absolutely no Middle Eastern elements. Zafir really incorporated the cultural elements of the Javanese Land completely, into his padepokan. From the start of the material and also the arrangement of the building.
Assisted by Patih Daraka and Patih Kayat, Zafir made a picture of how this temple would be built. Zafir even asked for advice from royal advisers, so that Zafir did not violate the customary rules in the land of Java. The attitude of Zafir is no different from that of Sheikh Hassan Baghda.
Zafir upholds the name of tolerance. Because where the earth is cast, there the sky is held. Customary and cultural rules should not be underestimated, because now Zafir is in a place whose customs are different from those in the Middle East. And Zafir is obligated to respect all existing customary rules.
From the calculation of the day, to what is usually served to the community, which helps him build a store. Before starting construction, Zafir also held a joint prayer event, with village elders, and also customary chairman and advisors to the royal court of Wiyagra Malela.
Zafir really followed all the advice given by the palace advisors. And also the village elders. Zafir really flows with the people in this kingdom. Existing and different customs with him, does not make him the one who feels the truest himself. Although Zafir has strong guidelines for the trust he professes.
All the people who were there also received Zafir very well. Because they feel valued, even though their beliefs are not the same as Zafir. But in fact, the teachings embraced by the Javanese, all refer to the Almighty. Both from ethics and others.
That is one of the things that makes Zafir feel amazed to the people in the land of Java. From the traditional elders, Zafir can understand, if in fact the Javanese are very, very familiar with who their God is. It's just that they call it in a different language, which is Javanese.
In terms of spiritual journey, the people of Java took a very extraordinary journey. In the teachings that Zafur professed, children from childhood have been educated with religious knowledge. While in Javanese society, children are educated to know nature. By getting to know the environment, they will get to know themselves better.
Because in the process of recognition of the environment, there will be a point where children in the land of Java experience difficulties and suffering. From that hardship and suffering, these children will be educated to be more mature. They will understand what patience and sincerity mean. Those are the two main things they should have.
And it was exactly the same as what Zafir had learned all along. Patience, and sincerity. Two simple sentences that are very difficult to execute. Not everyone can carry out the intent of the two sentences properly and correctly. Most people will rebel against their own destiny.
For those who want to try, happiness will be present in their lives. But for those who resigned without doing anything, then there is only hatred and evil, which will destroy their lives. They make them miserable and suffer greatly.
Such a thing is not obtained by Zafir in his country. For the most part, the people of his land were at war with their own brothers. The war in question is not a war between weapons and weapons, but a war between differences of thought, and differences of opinion.
From the differences of thought and difference of opinion, many religious groups that later split into several groups. And each of them has a different opinion. So that not everyone in his country has the same thoughts, even though they adhere to the same teachings.
It often confuses the people who are there. Because each group must always feel that his opinion is the most correct. However, the only opinion that has such a strong influence is that of Sheikh Hassan Baghda. His opinion is much more comfortable to listen to. And not cause any dispute.
Shaykh Hassan Baghda and his followers were much calmer. They are always adem ayem. They do more social activities, rather than having to dispute something, which is actually not worth fighting about. Sheikh Hassan Baghda and his followers tend to have a higher sense of empathy and tolerance than others.
Finished with a joint prayer event, Zafir then laid the first stone. Then just count the days, to start the construction. During this time, Zafir always dreamed how he could continue the journey of his teacher who was delayed because of age. In the land of Java, Sheikh Hassan Baghda had wanted to build a padepokan.
But unfortunately, the war also raged in his homeland. The land of Java also experienced a lot of disasters, due to the endless civil war. With great force, Shaykh Hassan Baghda had to give up his good will. For years he was looking for someone worthy to be his successor in the land of Java.
In the end, he met Zafir. Zafir is an orphan who lives on the streets. Both of his parents died in the war. Zafir was born into a family of warriors. Even his great-grandfather was also a fairly famous warrior of his time.
After his parents died, Zafir had no one left. His father's family and his mother's family did not even want to consider Zafir as their family, and Zafir was only made a slave. They dumped him, and treated Zafir like a donkey. Tragically, it lasted for several years.
Unable to bear the torment he received from his own family, Zafir then decided to leave the house. He preferred to live in the streets, rather than being tortured continuously. The harsh shots made Zafir go wild. Shaped him into a naughty and brutal child, for a child his age.
Little Zafir famously liked to beat up other children, just to get a piece of bread, and a bottle of water. But Zafir's brutal mischief and nature did not last long. Because fate brought him together with Shaykh Hassan Baghda. Since meeting Sheikh Hassan, Zafir's life changed completely. He's good at teaching. And diligently do worship. Even Zafir is also good at making verses.
It was all thanks to the patience and fortitude of Sheikh Hassan in educating him. The mischievous and unruly child was slowly turning into a submissive child. Even Zafir became an example for other children at that time. Because of his firm demeanor and agile body, Zafir became a confidant of Sheikh Hassan. And was raised to be his son.