Nur Jawiyah Aulia Binti Nordin

Once upon a time, in the turbulent land of Sulawesi, there was a small family deeply rooted in the history and soul of its people. This family embodied a love and fighting spirit that never wavered for their homeland. This story begins here, with a courageous man named Syamsuddin, fondly known as Puang Suddin. During the challenging times following independence, Puang Suddin lived his life with unwavering bravery and love for both his family and his birthplace.

Puang Suddin loved an extraordinary woman, a beloved maiden from Kajang named Jawiyah. Grandmother Jawiyah was not only a beautiful woman admired by many men in the village, but she was also a wise soul who instilled values of bravery and honesty in those around her. Their love story was not easy; a Dutch nobleman stationed in Celebes also fell for Grandmother Jawiyah. However, Puang Suddin was undaunted by his rivals. With the courage inherited from his ancestors, he won the heart of the maiden and married her, bringing happiness to them both.

During the guerrilla period after independence, Puang Suddin and Grandmother Jawiyah joined the struggle, even though they were not armed fighters. Together, they became a source of hope and protection for the surrounding community, who were under intense pressures. Yet, the guerrilla warfare claimed many lives, and fate led them to the highest sacrifice. Puang Suddin and Grandmother Jawiyah perished defending their land, leaving behind an enduring legacy for their family and the people of Kajang.

As time passed, the name Jawiyah continued to live on in the hearts of the people as a symbol of strength and the beauty of a woman’s soul who sacrificed for her nation. When their grandchildren were born and returned to Kajang, the village elders would always remember Jawiyah with deep respect and affection, referring to them as "Jawiyah's grandchildren." This legacy became so deeply ingrained that each generation felt a calling to uphold the family’s good name.

On October 10, 2024, when a daughter from this lineage was born, Abang Nordin and Kak Yati gave her a beautiful name full of meaning: Nur Jawiyah Aulia. This name was chosen with an awareness of history and hope for the future. Nur, meaning light, symbolizes the blessing that arrived with this little one’s presence. Her arrival brought abundant prosperity, joy, and spirit to the family. The name Jawiyah was given in honor of their grandmother, a beloved maiden who had once been a beacon and protector in the midst of war. Meanwhile, Aulia, meaning guardian, serves as a reminder for her to grow up embodying the noble values of her family.

This name not only carries a legacy from Sulawesi but also holds a Malay identity connecting their family to the land of Jawi. Although this is the first time a descendant was born in the Peninsula with an identification code marking that region, their history and heritage remain united—a reminder that their journey is never far from the cultural roots that shaped them.

Thus, this is the story of a little baby named Nur Jawiyah Aulia, who carries pride and light from the past to illuminate the future. May she grow to be a protector of the weak, a light for those who have lost their way, and a guardian of the priceless values of her family.