British couple (non-Muslim) enjoying the beauty of Baiturrahman Mosqeu, Banda Aceh.
Assalamu'alaikum steemian friends! May Almighty God always give us healthy life, aaamiiin...
That afternoon, precisely on Sunday, we are a group of IAIN Lhokseumawe students were in Banda Aceh in order to establish relationships with activists from several colleges in Banda Aceh region. We have been in Banda Aceh since Wednesday. After completing several agenda of meeting with fellow activists for three days in a row, finally on Sunday we get free time to take a break while enjoying some attractions in the city of Banda Aceh.
That morning, we decided to visit Baiturrahman Mosque, which is the grandest mosque in Aceh Province. After massive improvements, the mosque looks very beautiful with its vast courtyards and beautiful electronic umbrella decorations and spoils the eyes of every visitor.
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In spite of the beauty of Baiturrahman mosque, there was another thing that caught our attention at that time, when we saw foreign couples taking pictures in the courtyard of the Baiturrahman mosque. And after we approached and with little conversation, actually the couple is non-Muslim. We are surprised hearing the answer.
Then, with my bad english and with little stammer, I asked another question to the couple.
"If you are not Muslim, why you visit this mosque? Are you feel comfortable? Are you not fear?"
With a smiley face, they respond with an answer with means something like this;
"Why? What should I fear? Muslim? No, no. We are not afraid. As far as I know, Muslims are friendly person to strangers, as long as we do not disturb and obey their rules, we no need to fear it? The proof is... You are currently greeting us, you are friendly people, thank you! "
Islam is beautiful religion, and Muslims are peace-loving people. This sentence is not my defense to my religion, but it is the confession of the others to my religion. Therefore, I am proud to be a Muslim.
Hopefully this short experience can inspiring you, who have taken a little time to read it. Wassalamu'alaikum!
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