Oleh I Putu Tirta Agung

It was a moment in time, when one of the most prominent Islam ulema in Indonesia passed away. Due to his righteous conduct and virtuous ideas, without any pain he straightaway entered the serenity of Heaven. However as time goes by, devoid of anyone knowing his reasons the kyai actually was getting more and more stressed about his existence there. Indeed one day at the peak of his state of confusion, he almost lacerated Heavens tranquility. The courteous ulema demanded to convene his Allah as soon as possible.

At last, after performing some investigation upon the affair, all the angels finally came to their conclusion and were forced to arrange a hearing between the Divine Allah and their most respectable kyai. Therefore, the very next morning after the incident took place, that distinguished Indonesian ulema was escorted by angels to meet their Lord at Heaven’s Majestic Court.

Additionally, these were God’s conversations with the kyai:

Allah: (with a wise and gentle voice Allah inquire) Why do you seem troubled, my devoted kyai?

Kyai: Forgive me Righteous Lord for being so discourteous, insulting this saintly place. However, after carrying out some deep contemplation upon I, it seems that I am not suitable to be in Heaven, because actually I have done a lot of failure back then on Earth.

Allah: It is impossible! Are you reproving me of making such a mistake? Are you questioning my decision, oh respectable kyai?

Kyai: Pardon me Sire and please be merciful, I would never have the courage querying your judgments.

Allah: So what is it? In my eyes, you have accomplished all Heavenly criteria. You have succeeded on becoming a good father and husband. Moreover, you have coped comprehensibly by enlightening your surrounding and societies. I even dare to predict that you would never kill an insect if it stings your body.

Kyai: But that’s not all Your Gracious. I have not thoroughly been a good parent.

Allah: And why is that? For my consideration, until now you are the most successful father I know. You have nourished and educated both of your sons quite well. Yet you also managed to be fair and equal to them. Hence, I see no mistakes there.

Kyai: Excuse me to interrupt Your Holiness words, but one of them has become an apostate to Islam and without any effort to relieve the situation, I just acceded it to happen.

Allah: Hey who are you, condemning one person as an apostate?

Kyai: (with a shaky voice) No my Virtuous Allah, my oldest boy has crossed over and now he is a Christian.

Subsequently to this last sentence of nonsense, Allah’s face grew red and directly answered the above argument with an upset tone.

Allah: Consequently, are you saying that it was inappropriate of me being here in Heaven and only Muslims could enter my kingdom!? Are you also questioning my only son, Jesus Christ, existent in Heaven!? Just for your information, He is know well known for being the patron of Christianity!

I Putu Tirta Agung adalah salah seorang staff dari Jangkang Research Institute.