Ustadz Yusuf Ammar Abqari was a famous Ustadz in his neighborhood for his insistence on teaching Islamic religion. Being a distinguished family head, he took great care in raising his three daughters, Zahrana Bilqis an eldest daughter of Ustadz Yusuf, and then there was Kamila Nur Laila, his second daughter just a few steps from Zahrana. Then there was his youngest daughter's Asma Nadia, who was known for being cheerful, beautiful, kind.

Asma Nadia is different from Zahrana's also Kamila. She is close to the local people because of her warm, caringture. Asma Nadia is also challenging. In other words, she was a little bold in the business of defending the truth even if it meant crossing the hurdles.

Until Asma was now 17 years old. She’s in her second year of high school. Asma Nadia is currently attending Tunas Harapan II High School, Jakarta. It's not easy for an asthmatic to get into his favorite school.

Before Asma Nadia finally succeeded in Tunas Harapan II High School, there was a struggle before Yusuf's father finally approved of Asma there.

Two years ago ...

Saddidah's mother relentlessly rubbed the back of her youngest daughter Asma Nadia. Everything fell silent. Dad, mom, Zahrana and Kamila were glued to the face of Asma Nadia who began to fall in tears. The usual warm family sofa chat now turns cold, quiet and awkward. No laughter. The lips seemed all locked up, powerless to say anything.

"Asma. We just want what's best for you. After all, this plan did not take place immediately, " persuaded Yusuf's father.

“I'm not a kid, Dad! Why do I have to do it? Whereas Kamila and Zahrana they are free to choose who will be their priest? Why should I marry someone I don't even know who he is?" Asma grumbling.

Emotion of Asma peaked when the father easily said that they only wanted what was best for her. "It's not my best, Dad! I still won't do what Mom and Dad want me to do."

Asma too prefers to leave the living room, leaving her father, her mother, and her siblings behind her. At the same time, Yusuf’s father endlessly pacing in front of the entire family. He was visibly confused because Asma still refused to marry his relative's son.

Then Yusuf's father went into Asma's room. He tried to persuade his youngest daughter to marry her relatives from Yogyakarta.

A young girl now growing up to be a beautiful teenage girl is sobbing and choking as she hugged her beloved teddy bear tightly. Yusuf's father approached Asma and sat on Asma’s mattress.

"Why else would you be here? "Whine Asma.

"Asma, Please don't do this. This matchmaking's in three years. You could go to school before marrying the man you chose."

"But, Dad. I don't want to marry someone I don't love. I just want to marry a man I respect because I love him. Not through this alliance! "Asma sets in.

"Oh yes, Asma. I just remembered, you want to go to your favorite high school, don't you? Well, if you're going to school there, I hope you'll agree to an arranged marriage. If you and your relative's son don't get along, we can cancel this alliance," persuade Yusuf.

Asma fell silent. She looked inch by inch at the father's face. The sobs that accompanied her conversation with the father, slowly faded away. "Are you serious about what you said? "Asked Asma.

Seems Asma would agree with Yusuf's father. "We can enroll next week at your favorite school if you like."

Asma Nadia is very interested in what her father is saying. Asma wiped out her wet cheeks. Then Asma said yes to the father's offer without a second thought.

“Three years is a long time, Asma. There are so many ways that you can make a man who is about to marry you that hates you!" mumbled Asma.

A smile lip of Yusuf's father face as well as Asma. Then the father ordered Asma to prepare for the next day for the family meeting to take place.

Asma was startled by the father's seemingly hurried remark. When Asma will express rejection, Yusuf’s father precedes the newly opened lips of Asma. "Remember, Asma. If everything goes well, there's no turning back from your mouth. I hope you can keep your promise," Yusuf's father said.

As the night wore on, Yusuf's father let Asma rest peacefully in her room. He stepped out of the room and saw his wife and two other daughters. They're still waiting faithfully for the father to come out of the Asma room.

BRUG ~~

All eyes are on the father who just went out. Sadidah Burairah the wife goes up to Ustadz Yusuf. "What about Asma?" Asked Mrs.Sadiddah.

A small smile planted on Yusuf's face. Then Zahra and Kamila got too close to their mother and father. "Apparently, looks like Dad made it, did You? "Kamila joked.

“Dad, Tell us what the answer is from Asma. Why do you look so happy?" Zahrana is asking.

“Asma consented to this alliance," Yusuf's father gladly said.

"What did you promise Asma to make her accept your arranged marriage, man?” said sadiddah.

Later, Ustadz Yusuf described what really happened to his wife and two children. Her husband's remark was shocking. Because all this time, he strictly forbade his children to go to a high school that was far different from boarding school.

"Are you sure? It would be against your promise not to send our daughters to school other than boarding school. Is there no other way?"

"No, Honey. It's a decision and an agreement that has been made between me and Asma. I'm sure everything will be fine. Till then Asma graduates and until Asma married a friend's son.”

With complete confidence, Ustadz Yusuf said that his plan would go ahead successfully. He didn't think that three years was quite a long time.

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Still two years ago. Today is the meeting of the Ustadz Yusuf and the Ustadz Malik family that took place at the home of Ustadz Yusuf.

Ustads Malik came from Yogyakarta for his old friend Ustadz Yusuf Ammar Abqari After a long journey of Yogyakarta-Jakarta, Ustadz Malik family went straight to the Villa that had been facilitated by Ustadz Yusuf.

Then they went to Yusuf's house on dinner time. When Ustadz Malik family get there, it's all on the boy standing right next to Ustadz Malik.

As the two sides said their greetings, the man spoke his name.

"Assalamu alaikum alaikum I am Ahmad Alzam Amani."

The boy raised his hand at the instant there was a smile on Ustadz Yusuf.