Brilio.net - Amanda Gonzalez married a man named Christian Rontini on October 28, 2023. Her husband, a convert, received criticism from a number of netizens regarding his ability to lead worship.
Some of them questioned whether her husband was really ready to be the imam in the family. However, Amanda showed her maturity by responding to the sarcasm calmly, without responding with harsh words.
" Don't marry a convert, or you won't be able to be the imam ," the caption in the upload quoted by brilio.net from TikTok @amandag10_ (2/11).
photo: TikTok/@amandag10_
Amanda responded to the sarcasm through a video upload on her TikTok account @amandag10_, on (22/10). In the short video upload, Amanda Gonzalez said that her husband is someone who always appreciates and always learns about Amanda's culture.
" He was very observant. He respected my culture ," she wrote.
Even before getting married, the husband asked Amanda's parents for permission to hold the wedding using customs. Not long after that, the husband immediately proposed to Amanda.
" Asking me in the traditional way to my parents ," he added.
photo: TikTok/@amandag10_
In the wedding video, Amanda and her husband carried out the wedding according to their family's customs, namely Javanese. Without any coercion, the husband solemnly and wholeheartedly carried out the Javanese traditional wedding ritual.
" Do anything with all your heart. Keep trusting yourself even though you are successful in the National Team, but here you are constantly tested ," added Amanda.
photo: TikTok/@amandag10_
Amanda revealed that her husband studied diligently until now he is able to become an imam in their family. Even her husband always reminds Amanda to pray, showing his important role in guiding the family in terms of faith.
" He studied hard until he could lead me. He always reminded me to pray. Alhamdulillah, Ya Allah ," he concluded.
photo: TikTok/@amandag10_
Amanda's wise response received support and praise from many people, who appreciated her way of maintaining household harmony and building trust in her partner. Amanda proved that appreciating each other's learning process is the key to building a strong and harmonious family.
" Wow, it's very touching to see this VT in tears. MasyAllah Tabarakallah. Congratulations, Miss Eva Gonzales and the family. May you remain istiqomah. Amen YRA, " commented the account @mam Nnik.
" But do most people understand more about converts? " asked the commenter on the account @cinta bela.
" That's right. I used to have a work friend who converted to Islam. She really covered her head. She always wore a skirt. She was also a more devout person ," added the comment from the account @Fajar Trieznawati.
" I'm touched, KA Manda is healthy and her family is successful in this world and the hereafter, with her husband, masyaallah Tabarrakallah, Bang Gonzales' daughter-in-law is the best, hopefully she will be steadfast, KA ," added the comment from the account @NoviaOlshop90.