No Second Thoughts

Last year, when i was woken from my 'slumber', and being blessed with my other half having a precious part of her body removed, my life has taken a better meaning.

Taking God's reminder, it got me back into Orbit and readjusted my Focus.

On reflection, my experience might not be the best, but i am gratefull that it did happened.

This resulted in my two marvellous Umrah experience in April and May, and InsyaAllah, my journey this Monday, 16th Nov to perform my obligation with my wife.

I once heard that, there are 22 reasons, why one finally perform the Hajj, despite it being one of the 5 Pillars of Islam.

Well, i do succumb to one of the reasons, when i was given the 'friendly' reminder last year.

As a Muslim, performing the Hajj has always been one of the ultimate dream.
Growing up, literally, hearing untold stories of the experiences of the Hajj from others, sometimes gives a different connoctation.
Sometimes it might have some negative impact to mere mortals, who are not devoid of sins.

It is a known fact that the 'calling' to perform the Hajj, was sounded by Prophet Ibrahim and the 'calling' by Allah Taala was done even before the Earth was formed.

It is also a common knowledge that every Muslim hopes that those that has gone earlier for their pilgrimage, will also 'do the calling' for them, when they are there.
This is called 'Seruan'..
I have received a few request to 'seru' them to follow the path....
InsyaAllah i will do the needfull.
In fact i will do a little bit more, and i wll also 'seru' for those that has not requested it.

I hope that i will be able to perform the Hajj, admirably and get through with flying colours, with the Grace of Allah.

I hope, when i come back, i should be able to encourage others to perform their Hajj soonest, without having the experience of being reminded like me.

For me, there was never a Second Thought, when matters of performing the Hajj is concerned.
It is only my human weakness that, only at this age, i am finally making the serious effort to really do it.
My example is not a good one to emulate.

I am sure all Muslims do not have any Second Thoughts when matters of the Hajj crops up.
It is just a matter of wrong priorities.