Alhamdulillah.. We reached Makkah just before Solat Zohor (mm.. that was quite quicky of a journey from jeddah?!).. Perhaps, pokok-pokok, bukit-bukau, batu-batan.. Had recognized us both before 2 years ago "OHMIGOD budak2 tu lagi, duhh" they said, therefore, 'they' had shortened our journey.. It was predicted that Makkah will be between 45-53 degrees celcius. SubhanAllah, sungguh dingin bak salju

However, with the Ceasar's costume (Ihram) ready, we were informed that we could only perform our first Umrah after the Solat Asar.. We waited patiently until after Asar. Provided we monitor and maintain our Ihram away from anything membatalkan.. Alhamdulillah, after Asar, we were introduced to another Mutawif (ready with his Ihram) and off we went to Masjidil Haram.. "Assalamualaikum ya Baitullah", gembiranya hati tak terkata.. I saw my sis with hubby broke down tearful kegembiraan.. I wish the whole family of ours could be here.. Terlampau banyak yang hendak diceritakan, diadukan, minta pertolongan dan nasihat.. My submissions to you,.. As you will be the only One that will entertain me all these while and take my concerns as important as others.. You are the right person for this submissions.. Perhaps tomorrow, I said to Baitullah.. InsyAllah

So, off we went tawaf-ing the holly Baitullah.. Not so many people after Asar though.. Then, the Solat and Doa at Multazam.. Next will be Saei.. It was not that easy as it used to be.. Saei undergoing some reno.. Dusts, heat, everywhere.. Still Alhamdulillah, we gave ourselves to Him.. Off you go Dunia .. All we need was that piece of Ihram.. Not long after that, we had completed our first Umrah..

We agreed to stay-on for Maghrib n Isyak.. It was such a huge cobaan.. Dengan penatnya, mengantuknya.. Again, back to the Nawaitu, we were not on holiday, but we were performing an Ibadah, one duty to Allah SWT bagi yang berkemampuan, berniat dan berhajat, lagi-lagi yang memerlukan pertolonganNya.. Forget about the luxury hotel, scrumptious delicacies.. (Kasihan the caterers waited for us, as at times, we hardly return to hotel for the meals).. We are required to be in the least possible of any conveniences.. Itu lebih afdal.. SubhanAllah


Unbelievable story on our second day in Makkah, stay tune..