Buya Hamka Vol. 1

JAILHOUSE SUKABUMI, 1964

Buya.

- Buya Hamka. - I seek forgiveness from Allah.

Your wife came to visit.

Ummi...

Ummi, Father is here.

As Allah willed it.

Ummi...

You finally came.

Sorry for taking so long.

How are you?

- Praise be to Allah. - Praise be to Allah.

- Father. - Zaki.

Father.

Father.

Take the paper in the back of my waist.

Rus.

- How are you? - Fine. Praise be to Allah.

Here you go, Engku. I made you some snapper head stew.

- As Allah willed it. - Eat up.

That's how tears work.

They doesn't choose a place to fall...

nor a time.

That's salty enough.

It'll be too salty if you add your tears.

Tears are salty...

because they're the salt of life.

Without them, life has no flavor.

Eat up, Engku Hajj.

The salt is from my sweat while I was cooking it.

Father.

I seek forgiveness from Allah.

Let's eat.

In the name of Allah.

- Thank you, Ummi. - You're welcome, Engku.

You type like a man possessed, Engku Hajj.

Instead of a smile, your frown even reaches your forehead.

Still not done with the congress report?

Meeting a lot of ulama...

makes me anxious, Ummi.

Why so, Engku?

Most of them never realize how much the times have changed.

They deny new knowledge.

Some even try to hold back progress by labeling others as infidels.

Every tiny thing they don't like would be labeled as haram or infidel.

How are we supposed to spread Akidah Tauhid if we are that ignorant?

So content with our own thinking?

Wouldn't it be useless to force others to change, Engku?

What should I do then, Ummi?

Make yourself as an example to them...

as you did to me.

Fighting every day to uphold the true Tauhid spirit.

I seek forgiveness from Allah.

This Hayati character that I wrote in my novel...

she looks a lot like you.

Her face looks even more beautiful under glimmering light.

I want Ummi to be the first person to read it when I'm done.

You tell me if the characters are romantic enough.

You don't need to do that. What do I know about romance?

You're the expert.

It's your turn to pray now.

You prayed very solemnly.

I pray

that one day we'll have enough money

to buy another prayer rug.

So we can pray together.

You are far more romantic than I am, Ummi.

After last congress...

Makassar's Muhammadiyah has grown rapidly.

Now, we have four branches and 39 groups.

We also see extraordinary growth in education.

We have built 103 Volkschool, 47 Standaardschool,

69 Hollands Inlandsche School, and 25 Schakelschool.

Therefore, we need to raise awareness

on the importance of education in our society.

It is the duty of all Muslim men and women to seek learning, from cradle to grave.

Education is mandatory for Muslims.

From the cradle to the grave.

- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.

- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.

- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.

- Excuse me, Ustad. - May I help you, sir?

Ustad, this is my daughter, Ola.

Ustad, if I may,

I would like to hand my daughter to you.

What do you mean?

She is ready to become your second wife, Ustad.

Wait a minute.

Where did I put my bag?

I seek forgiveness from Allah.

Maybe it's still in the office.

I will be right back.

- You look like you're in a hurry. - I have to go for a while.

Please keep my bag. It's under the table.

I will get it later.

- Yes, Ustad. - Thank you.

Praise be to Allah.

Ustad!

Oh, no.

Here's your bag.

As Allah willed it.

Where did you find this, Ola?

It was under the table.

I forgot about this. Thank you.

Do I look ugly, Ustad?

Ugly?

No, not at all.

Then why did you run?

Didn't surah An-Nisa tell us that you can have more than one wife?

Up to three, even four.

But there's more verse after that.

"If you're not sure whether you can act just,

then one is enough for you."

You should understand,

that it's not easy to act just to more than one woman.

I am sure you can be just.

I seek forgiveness from Allah.

Allah is The Most Just of All, Ola.

I'm just a human being.

No guarantee I would be just forever.

You should know

that a husband's injustice to his wife

will leave a bad impression on the children about their father.

I understand

this must be your parents' wish.

Don't you worry about this, Ola.

I will talk to them, and other potential suitors about this.

- Thank you, Ustad. - You're welcome.

I'll take my leave then.

- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.

Here you go, Engku.

Old people play with beanpoles.

And divide the beanpole by eight.

Coffee comes to calm my soul.

Started off bitter, yet sweet as dates.

Thank you, Ummi.

In the name of Allah.

Ummi.

My manuscript is almost complete.

Have you decided on the title?

Under the Protection of Ka'bah.

As Allah willed it.

Check this out, Ummi.

Have you ever thought of returning to Medan?

They still need me here, Ummi.

Why didn't you tell me?

That you received an offer to be the head for Pedoman Masyarakat magazine?

This magazine is still brand new.

It's not enough to provide for our family. Just like in here.

The Muhammadiyah organization here is already settled.

Why should you spend more time here?

Father.

Hisyam can't sleep.

What's the matter, Hisyam?

You had a bad dream?

I'm here.

Your Ummi is also here.

Go back to sleep, okay?

I will sleep with you later.

In the name of Allah.

I just can't.

I don't want to be separated from you and the kids.

I understand.

But Pedoman Masyarakat magazine can be a new field of worship for you.

You can spread the teachings of Akidah Tauhid.

For the ummah and other religious leaders.

But what about you?

Allah has shown the way to you.

You don't have to worry anymore.

While you are in Medan...

me and the kids can live in Padang Panjang.

- Thank you. - Please take our token of gratitude.

For all your help to advance the Muhammadiyah in Makassar.

Please accept it.

As Allah willed it.

This is amazing.

- May Allah reward you with goodness. - And you too.

- I will take my leave. - Take care, Ustad.

- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.

Ma'am.

Ustad!

Yes, ma'am?

- I brought something for you. - What is this?

This is for you to eat on the ship.

Praise be to Allah. May Allah reward you with goodness.

This is my wife, Raham.

- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.

I want to say thank you. Ustad's advice has been well received by Ola's father.

Ola is now allowed to continue to study at the Muhammadiyah.

Praise be to Allah.

- I want to be a teacher, Ustad. - That is wonderful.

Glory be to Allah.

We should be leaving now.

- Peace be upon you. - Peace be upon you too.

A teacher, plus she's pretty.

Having a teacher as a wife would be really good.

She can teach her kids properly.

You are right, Ummi.

That's why I'm happy having you as my wife.

You are a great mother and teacher to our children.