Perjalanan ke Palestina yang Mencerahkan

Perjalanan saya ke Palestina, khususnya ke Masjidil Aqsa di Jerusalem kemarin betul-betul berkesan. Bukan hanya berkesan, namun juga memberikan banyak pelajaran. Pelajaran mengenai negara yang penuh kontroversi ini, dan kehidupan di dalamnya. Sebelumnya, banyak miskonsepsi yang saya miliki mengenai Palestina, Israel, Jerusalem dan Al Aqsa, tempat tujuan utama kami. Alhamdulillah, berkat pengalaman saya langsung mengunjungi,…

Selfie at 1st Ring of Kabah

Alhamdulillah, finally got chance this morning to shalat in outer ring (1st Ring) of Kabah. As Makkah nowadays is very crowded, you can only do this if you arrive at least 2 hours before the fardhu prayers. This morning, as we did Thawaf Wada’, so we arrived early before shubuh, hence I was able to…

Second Umroh Done

 Alhamdulillah, completing my second Umroh today. Thawaf at middle of the day, and especially with shaved head, was quite a challenge 😅

Maghrib Outside the Mosque

This evening, tried to join the crowd for Maghrib prayer at the outside terrace of the mosque. Quite different experience, and more interesting view, although for comfort, you can’t beat full aircon halla and comfortable carpets inside the mosque ☺️ – at Masjidil Haram Makkah Al Mukarramah View on Path

Alhamdulillah Umroh!

Alhamdulillah completed the Umroh procession last night. Quite tired actually. Started by taking miqot in Bir Ali, took 6 hours overland by bus from Madinah to Makkah. And finally finished it by 2 am in the morning. Aamin.