“And We have made some of you [people] as trial for others-Will you have patience?” (QURAN 25:20)
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I walked down the stairs to find Amo stirring a pot on the stove. Quietly, I walked up to her and clutched her waist, placing my head on her back.
''Good morning, Amo.'' I mumbled against her warm back.
''Oh! Good morning love. I didn't hear you come in. But you should say Assalamualaikum dear. It is more blessed.'' Amo returned sweetly, reaching behind her to pat my cheek.
''Mmm....Assalamu alaikum wa rehmatullahi wa barakatuhu!'' I replied in a sleepy tone and stayed like that for another moment, basking in her motherly scent. Lifting my head, I went around to kiss Amo's hand. It was a custom here to kiss an elder's hand as a mark of respect.
