A traveller's reflection
Saturday, 31 January 2026

17th Umrah Trip: A Journey That Begins Within...

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"Labbaik Allahumma labbaik.."  (Here I am, O Allah, here I am)... (The holy Kaabah in Makkah) This year, hubby and I chose to begi...

Day 01: Makkah – Arrival with Intention...

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“Today, I place my heart before Allah, carrying hopes, sins, and silent prayers, trusting that every step in this sacred land is already a m...
Friday, 30 January 2026

Day 02: Makkah — The First Umrah, my soul felt at home...

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 “First day of Umrah - a heart full of tawakkul, a soul in need of His mercy...” (Our first umrah) Day 02: 22/01/26 (Thursday) Activity: Ma...
Thursday, 29 January 2026

Day 03: Makkah - Sunset and Revelation Stories...

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"In this blessed place, I leave behind my burdens and carry only trust in Allah’s mercy...” (Sunset view at Jabal Khandamah) Day 03: 23...
Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Day 04: Makkah – Ja‘ranah, Our Third Umrah and Ziarah Sites...

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  “Some days on this journey are not carried by strength, but by quiet perseverance and faith...” (Riding on a buggy for Tawaf and Saie) Da...
Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Day 05: Makkah – Nursing a Lingering Flu...

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“When the body weakens, the heart learns to lean more deeply in trusting in God's plan.” (Subuh prayers at the rooftop) Day 05: 25/01/26...
Monday, 26 January 2026

Day 06: Makkah – Madinah, the Hijrah Route...

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" Allah measures the journey not by comfort, but by sincerity in every step...” (On the bus to Madinah) Day 06: 26/01/26 (Monday) Acti...
Sunday, 25 January 2026

Day 07: Madinah - Moments of Humility in Raudhatul Jannah...

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  “ Take on only as much as you can do of good deeds, for the best of deeds is that which is done consistently, even if it is little...” – S...
Saturday, 24 January 2026

Day 08: Madinah – Major Battles and Quiet Remembrance...

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“Some places teach not through words, but through the weight of history they leave on the heart...” (Majid Al Zuhairi Farm) Day 08: 28/01/26...
Friday, 23 January 2026

Day 09: Madinah – Badr, the First Battle in Islamic History...

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“And Allah had already given you victory at Badr when you were few in number...” - Surah Al-Imran 3:123 (Fourteen Martyrs of Badr) Day 09: ...
Thursday, 22 January 2026

Day 10: Madinah - A Day of Rest...

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"You can't calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass..." - Timber Hawkeye (I am no...
Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Day 11: Madinah - KL, Leaving the Holy Lands...

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" May Allah accept our prayers, purify our hearts, and grant us the ability to perform Umrah again and again..." (Having breakfast...
Wednesday, 31 December 2025

The 2025 Travel Recap: Leaving More Footprints...

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"I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world." (Adding a few more dots to my world map) Some year...
Wednesday, 3 December 2025

Thailand 2025 – Journey Through the Northern Loop...

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“Some journeys are not measured by distance, but by the quiet moments that stay with us long after we’ve returned home...” (Immigration and ...
Tuesday, 2 December 2025

01 JJCM: Hat Yai - Soaked to the skin...

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“The simplest pleasures - good food, a quiet ambiance, the friendly people - set the tone for the whole trip...” (Spicy tomyam glass noodles...
Monday, 1 December 2025

02 JJCM: Chumphon - Raining Cats and Dogs...

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“Sometimes the beauty of a journey lies not in reaching faraway places, but in rediscovering stillness amid the hustle bustle...” (Our 4x4 f...
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Nong (Maimon Mohd Top)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I am married to my loving husband for more than 45 years now. I am a mother to 3 beautiful children, until years ago when I lost my youngest son. Since then my life is forever altered but yet unbroken....
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