In a small village, there lived several fishermen with their wives and children. Although their living conditions were very simple, with only basic houses and clothing, they lived harmoniously. There was no social jealousy among them, as they held the principle that togetherness was more important and that those who had were those who gave.
However, one day, the fishermen had been unable to go to sea to fish for almost a week. One night, it rained heavily. Lightning flashed across the sky, creating flashes of light resembling tree roots, accompanied by a thunderous, startling sound. At sea, the roar of the waves and the strong gusts of wind in the darkness of the night seemed to signal that nature was not well, that nature was angry, that nature was angry, and that the sea was hostile. Even the stars seemed to refuse to show themselves.
The poor fishermen, who depended on the sea for their livelihood and livelihood, struggled daily and complained. The fishermen's wives were forced to sell their mere one or two grams of gold and a few used items to buy daily necessities. Those without valuables resorted to borrowing from loan sharks at exorbitant interest rates.
However, during those difficult days, for whatever reason, whether Mr. Yunus was simply an empathetic person or whether he was seeking blessings for the plight of all fishermen, there was always a party at Mr. Yunus's house. No one was getting married, no one was celebrating a birthday, and Mr. Yunus wasn't wealthy either. He was just an ordinary fisherman, like his neighbors and other fishermen.
During those difficult days, Mr. Yunus instead instructed his wife to cook rice mixed with grated coconut and a variety of side dishes. Then, he invited the neighbors' children, who were in need, to eat at his house. Thus, the cries of hungry children clutching their stomachs were no longer heard, replaced by full stomachs and radiant faces.
Now, more than a week has passed, and the conditions and natural situation remain the same. Early in the morning, Mr. Yunus's wife reported, "We only have 20,000 rupiah left. If we provide more food for the neighbor's children today, we'll be out of money tomorrow. It's not certain you'll be able to go fishing this afternoon!"
After hearing his wife's explanation, Mr. Yunus fell silent for a moment. His sturdy, dark figure stepped out of the backyard, looked toward the beach, and stared blankly at the sky. In the distance, a clump of black clouds promised bad weather this evening.
Then, he entered the house and said firmly, "Go to the market and do your shopping. Like yesterday, invite the neighbor's children to eat together. Don't worry about tomorrow's affairs."
Then Mr. Yunus's wife went to the kitchen and grabbed a market basket. As usual, she obeyed her husband's orders. Mr. Yunus had always been able to overcome any hardship. Meanwhile, Mr. Yunus went to his room and prayed. He prostrated himself and poured out his heartfelt sorrows to God to grant him good weather this evening and night. This way, the fishermen could go out to sea to catch fish, and there would be enough food for the whole village tomorrow.
That afternoon, the children ate at Mr. Yunus's house. They were happy. After they finished, they greeted Mr. Yunus and his wife and thanked him.
"Mr. Yunus, can we eat here again tomorrow?" a little girl named Eva, carrying her little brother, asked. Her big, dark eyes looked up hopefully.
Mr. Yunus's wife smiled sadly. She didn't know how to answer. But firmly, in his big, deep voice, Mr. Yunus said, "No, dear, tomorrow you will eat at your house, and all these children will have a good meal at their own homes."
The girl who asked and her little brother smiled. They believed Mr. Yunus's words. Mr. Yunus was an experienced fisherman. Perhaps he knew that the weather would clear tonight and the fishermen would have a good harvest.
Around four o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Yunus went outside and looked out at the beach. The sea was calm, a gentle breeze was blowing, birdsong was clearly audible, and the coconut tree leaves were rustling lightly. The black cloud that promised bad weather vanished without a word. He left without saying goodbye.
That night, Mr. Yunus and his neighbors went out to sea. The boat sailed smoothly. The fishermen caught a large catch. As dawn broke, their boats headed to shore and were greeted by smiling, happy family members.
Mr. Yunus remembered the neighbors' children. God had answered his prayers. All the fishermen had received a blessing. That day, there was no party at Mr. Yunus's house. All the children ate at their mothers' houses. Once again, on his boat, Mr. Yunus offered a prayer of thanksgiving.
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