Precious Because of the Water springs

In a village in a remote city lived a middle-aged man with his two daughters. The village is called Guyup Tiyang. The three of them live in a worn-out woven bamboo house with two rooms inside. Behind the house, there are two sapodilla trees with thick leaves and fruit. On purpose, the father of two daughters planted a sapodilla tree, just to fill the stomach if a mouthful of rice could not be bought for the daughter. Luckily, not even one day of ripe fruit. It is a blessing that is immeasurable for humans who live in a state of absence.

The eldest, Alma. The middle-aged man was very proud of him. He wanted to give in, he gave up not going to school, “No, you don't have to feel guilty. I'm fine if I have to miss school. But I asked my father one request, ”he asked one day.

"What is it, son?" Asked the father of his beloved daughter.

"Let Laila stay in school, okay? Allow me to carry out my mother's mandate to look after Laila properly. I will help father if necessary. And I will also continue to fulfill my duties to look after the house and Laila as long as my father goes to sell in town. Please, Dad, I don't want my sister to feel what I'm going through. ”Said Alma, holding her father's hand firmly in reassurance.

On that old mat, not a word was spoken from his father's lips. Only tears flowed from the lids of his eyes, and embraced him, Alma. How grateful he is to have a daughter with a noble heart like an angel who lives in heaven.

One morning Solomon, the father of the two daughters went to the craftsmen to pick up handicrafts that were going to be sold to the city. That was the job he had been in. Work to sell people's merchandise and get a salary of ten percent of what is sold.

After returning to pick up the goods, he took the time to say goodbye to the princess to go, this time he said goodbye to Alma because his little daughter, Laila, was at school. He said goodbye that he would return in two or three days. He also didn't forget to give money. Even ten thousand notes he took out of his pocket, he gave it to Alma for provisions while he left him. Alma stared at the money, but he had to be sincere. He had to try to make ends meet, especially for Laila. In his heart, he said that he would use the money only for Laila. Let him only eat sapodilla at the back of the house as long as Laila continues to eat rice.

The middle-aged man departed, walking along a rocky path with tall trees on either side. Walking tens of kilos, yes that was all he had to do to get to the city. There are no vehicles that can reach his village which is located in that remote area. In his time-consuming journey, he always sang prayers to his beloved prophet. Not a bit of time he wasted.

Until at one point he felt thirsty. He was looking for springs around the place. But as far as the eye could see there was no well or river in that place. There is no house either. There is only him alone. Until one day it was seen from a distance an old woman with a jug on her head. He approached.

"Grandma, Grandma. I may ask "she said politely to the old grandmother.

"What ?" replied the old grandmother.

"I am very thirsty. If I may know where I can find water? " she asked.

"Over there," as he pointed with his wrinkled hand. “Not far from here is a well. I'll also go there for water. Come with me, "said the grandmother. Finally, Solomon followed his grandmother's steps. And it turns out that the road to the well is very far.

"Where does grandma live. Why not just fetch water from my grandmother's village, ”asked Solomon critically.

The grandmother explained that she lived in a village far across the street. He also explained that in his village there was no single spring. There have been many attempts at making wells but the results are to no avail. Therefore, all residents are willing to walk far to get water.

Dear Allah. Pity arose in Solomon's heart. There was an intention in his heart to try to make a well in the village. God willing, if Allah permits then springs will come out in the land.

After drinking and thanking his grandmother, he rushed to finish his intention to go to the city to sell. Until in the end, after two days he arrived home and told Alma everything he had experienced. Including his intention to build a wall in the village.

"Why does it have to be father. You don't have to. Daddy better sells to the city. Making a living so that our lives will be better. Besides, building a well also requires money to rent a drilling machine. ”Alma expressed her opinion to her father.

Hearing her daughter's expression, she tried to understand. He understands that all this time he and his daughter are living in poverty. But he tried to explain to his daughter the importance of helping.

“Son, it's not like you said before that you were jealous of people who were destined to be rich. You said that they are lucky to get a lot of merits. Even though they pray like we pray. Son, actually we can also give charity. But in another form. Planting trees for example. Daddy tell me why he planted sapodilla trees behind the house besides for you, he also intends to get merit, with the oxygen produced, for example. You know that sapodilla tree leaves are thick? ”. Alma nodded. "And you know that sapodilla tree also bears fruit regardless of the season, it bears lots of fruit, right? And not infrequently the fruit is also eaten by bats. But, daddy is sincere. Because actually, it is a charity. Son, I understand that maybe you are tired of life that goes on like this. However, our condition should not make us only concerned with life in the world. Remember that we also have the next life. For the machine, you can borrow it from your best friend. Incidentally, he has, "explained the father.

Alma lowered his head, he felt very embarrassed by the opinion he expressed. He hugged his father and said, "I let you go to carry out your good intentions and I will always pray for you so that in the village there will be springs."

"May Allah blesses your father," said Solomon, rubbing his daughter's head in his arms.

Until one day, he carried out his good intentions. He went to the village and carried a drill that he had borrowed from his best friend. He gathered family heads to work together to build a well. Before starting the drilling, he appealed to all residents present to pray and surrender to Allah, the Almighty, to allow the spring to come out in the village. The drilling has been going on for a while, but the springs have not yet appeared.

"O Allah, the most gracious, I ask your generosity to bring up a spring in this village. Servant, Yes, Robbi, ”Sulaiman prayed after a while of drilling and there were still no signs of water discharge. Until after the prayer was finished and he read basmallah the water came out. All citizens rejoice and say thanksgiving to Allah. The village people thanked Solomon.

“No, don't thank me. Thank God. This can happen because of His will, "replied Solomon.

Besides that, in the old house made of woven bamboo that was inhabited by Solomon and his daughter, a man in a pure white robe came carrying a parcel.

"Wa'alaikumussalam. What is the purpose and purpose of you coming here, ”asked Alma when he opened the door for the man.

"I was assigned by the Master of all employers to deliver wages for your father" said the man simply.

"My father? No, my father is in a village. And he is building a well there, "replied Alma.

"No, this is for your father. The father of two daughters named Alma and Laila. His name is Solomon. He is a very obedient and kind servant of Allah, ”explained the man and handed Alma the gift of money and food.

Alma accepted it. After that the man said hello and left. Not having time to ask what his name was, the man had disappeared.

Long story short, with the permission of Allah Solomon's life turned for the better. Now Alma can go back to school, there is no day when you can't eat anymore. Solomon was also highly respected and respected by people. Now, he is a successful merchant with a generous and kind heart. There is no more jealousy in Alma's heart for the rich, because now he too can do what they do. Giving charity.