2017 13th Umrah: 08 Makkah/Hudaibiah

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude...” - Denis Waitley

(Another place to miqat)

Day 08:

18 March 2017 - Saturday
Hilton Suites, Makkah

Today the group boarded the bus to Hudaibiah to miqat for our umrah. On the way we stopped at the Museum of the two holy cities but were not allowed to enter as we did not have a permit.

(A brief tazkirah on Sirah Rasulullah)

(A large crowd outside the museum)

(Only those with permit were allowed to enter)

Hudaibiah is where the treaty between Makkah Quraisy and Muslim from Madinah took place which lead to the conquest of Makkah. Masjid Hudaibiah was erected at the place where Rasulullah offered prayers during his stay. This mosque is located about 20 km away from Makkah on the old road leading to Jeddah. The remains of the ancient mosque are located behind the existing mosque.

(The miqat for our 4th Umrah)

(A glimpse of Makkah city)

(A slight accident on the road)

We completed the tawaf and sa’ei for our Umrah early and waited for Zohor prayers before we went back to our hotel to rest..

       2017 13th Umrah: 09 Makkah/Tannaim👉

👈2017 13th Umrah: 07 Makkah/Ta’if

2017 13th Umrah: 09 Makkah/Tannaim

"Don't be afraid to stand for what you believe in, even if that means standing alone..." - Andy Biersack

(Miqat at Masjid Aishah, Tannaim)

Day 09:

19 March 2017 - Sunday
Hilton Suites, Makkah

Early morning we went to Tannaim by bus to miqat. It cost us SR4 for a return trip. The weather was cool and the sky was cloudy. It was drizzling when we performed our tawaf. For sa’ie we had a go on the electric motorbike and completed our Umrah early. We stayed in the mosque and waited for Zohor prayers.

(With a cat on a cool cloudy morning)

(A short walk to the bus station)

(Comfortable seats on the bus)

(Very cheap fare)

(Ladies prayer area of Masjid Aishah)

(The boundry between Tanah Haram/Halal)

(A signage of the boundry)

(Moody sky above Masjidil-Haram)

(A slight drizzle while performing the tawaf)

(Performing the Sa'ie on an electric bike)

(Resting tired feet)

(Performing Isya prayers on the rooftop)

At night we performed Isya’ prayers on the rooftop. After prayers, we had roti canai for dinner at D'saji Restaurant.

      2017 13th Umrah: 10 Makkah/Jeddah👉

👈2017 13th Umrah: 08 Makkah/Hudaibiah

2017 13th Umrah: 10 Makkah/Jeddah

“We learn something from everyone who passes through our lives.. Some lessons are painful, some are painless.. but, all are priceless.”

(Flying back home)

Day 10:

20 March 2017 - Monday
Jeddah - Abu Dhabi - KL

This morning we performed tawaf wida’ at 3:45 am then performed subuh prayers on the rooftop. The weather was cool and windy. By 8:00 am we were ready to board the bus to Jeddah. We had last minute shopping in Jeddah and had our lunch at an Indonesian Restaurant.

(Hazy weather in Jeddah)

(Masjid Kisas in Jeddah)

(Masjid Siti Rahmah, the floating mosque)

(Rest area by the Red Sea)

(Collecting our luggages and zam-zam water at KLIA)

We visited the floating mosque of Masjid Siti Rahmah situated by the Red Sea. After we performed Zohor prayers we boarded the bus to the Jeddah International Airport for our flight back home.

We arrived home safely. Alhamdulillah…

👈2017 13th Umrah: 09 Makkah/Tannaim

Next trip Apr 2017: Thailand - Krabi, Phuket & Songkhla

Thailand 2017: Betong 4x4 extended stay...

"Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder..."

(Sea of Fog at Ayer Veng)

Betong 4x4 trip

Route: KL - Betong - KL

Date: 14 -17 January 2017 

Distance: 1,000 km

Day 01: Travelling to the border town

(A beautiful day to start the journey)

(Driving on PLUS highway AH2)

(Bypassing the town on Pengkalan Hulu)

(Interesting signage at the border)

(Immigration and Custom clearance)

(Entering the town of Betong)

(The clock tower at night)

 Day 02: A visit to the Sea of Fog

(Climbing up the Ayr Veng very early in the morning)

(The sun is rising at the horizon)

(Thick mist surrounding the mountains)

(The view of the surrounding mountain tops)

(The Sea of Fog, popularly known as Awan Nano)

(One of the new look out points)

(The route to the highest viewpoint)

(Pathway to the viewpoint)

(Climbing steep stairs for a better view)

(Panoramic view of the thick mountain mist)

(We are on top of the world!)

(The viewpoint at the altitude of 2,038 m)

(The blackfoot experiencing lost of power)

(Initial diagnose, faulty fuel injector)

(Assistance from the Muslim village, a towing service) 

(The blackfoot in the workshop waiting for spare parts)

(A hot cup of cappuccino and honey tea)

Day 03: A visit to Pengkalan Hulu

(The mist in the mountain viewed from the hotel)

(Taking a taxi to the border)

(Border clearance at the Immigration Complex)

(Walking the distance between Thailand/Malaysia border)

(Taking a bus from the border to Pengkalan Hulu)

(Completed personal business and back to Betong by taxi)

Day 04: Travelling back to KL

(The blackfoot is ready to roll)

(A cool day to drive back to KL)

Next trip March 2017: Umrah trip

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