The long bell rang, the sign of the lesson was over. After praying and greeting the teachers, the fifth graders came home in an orderly manner.
That day they came home sooner than usual, because it was Friday. Faisal, Alex, Made, and Theresia happened to go one way. That afternoon Alex invited his friends to stop at his house. "What if you stopped by my house," Alex said. "Well, I can not!" said Faisal. "It's Friday, we're going home sooner because we Muslims want to go to the mosque, Muslims should pray together in the mosque." Listening to Faisal's reason, his friends did not feel disappointed. They know that Faisal is a obedient and diligent child to practice the religion he embraces. "Then when can we get together to do group work?" Alex asked. "How about this afternoon?" Theresia suggested. "Wow, I can not afford this afternoon, I have to follow the recitation, the schedule of my studies increases to prepare to commemorate the Prophet's mawl," Faisal continued.
"Then, when?" Made asked. "How about Sunday," Faisal suggested.
"It's okay, as long as it's early in the morning, because I have to go to church in the morning," Theresia answered. Finally, they agreed to work on Sunday afternoon. Sunday afternoon is a free time for them so they can do the task freely.
Religious differences between them are not an obstacle to getting along and friendly. Each recognizes and respects people who follow a religion different from their own religion. Awareness to recognize and respect other religions is called tolerance. Gracefulness can also be interpreted as an attitude of respect and respect for fellow believers of the same religion. Grace is essential to creating harmony and peace. The Indonesian nation is a nation that greatly upholds tolerance in its diverse life. In Indonesia there are Islam, Christian Catholic, Protestant, Hindu, and Buddhist. In Indonesia fellow believers live side by side with harmonious and peaceful. This is for example, illustrated from the attitude and actions Made.
He is a Hindu. However, he remained good friends with Faisal, Theresia, and Alex. Likewise, Made maintains a solid friendship with other friends. When studying the group, Made is willing to wait for Faisal who is praying Asar. Made very appreciate all his friends who are running worship. Likewise, Faisal always respects Made while performing his worship. They live in harmony in the bonds of friendship as exemplified by their parents. Their parents also live in togetherness, cooperation, and mutual cooperation in maintaining the order and welfare of the environment. Their parents' house is adjacent. No wonder Faisal, Made, Theresia, and Alex are very close friends.