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Heart Touching Real Inspirational Hajj Story: Cobbler's Hajj

Heart Touching Real Inspirational Hajj StoryIt is related that a noted Muslim scholar Abdullah bin Mubarak, had a dream while he was sleeping near the Holy Kaaba in Makkah.

Abdullah bin Mubarak saw two angels' descend from the sky, and start talking to each other.

One of the angels asked the other: "Do you know how many people have come for Hajj this year?"

The other angel replied: "Six hundred thousand have come for Hajj."

Abdullah bin Mubarak had also gone for Hajj that year.

The first angel asked: "How many people's Hajj has been accepted?"

The second angel replied: "I wonder if anyone's Hajj has been accepted at all."

Abdullah bin Mubarak was grieved to hear that. He thought, "So many people have come from all over the world, crossing so many obstacles like rivers, jungles, desert and mountains, suffered so many hardships, and meeting so many expenses. Would their effort be wasted? Allah (SWT) does not let anyone's effort go to waste."

Abdullah bin Mubarak had thought only so far when he heard the other angel speak: "There is a cobbler in Damascus. His name is Ali bin al-Mufiq. He could not come for Hajj, but Allah (SWT) has accepted his intention of Hajj. Not only will he get the reward for Hajj, but because of him, all the Hajjis will be rewarded."

When Abdullah bin Mubarak woke up, he decided he would go to Damascus and meet that cobbler whose Hajj intentions carried such a lot of weight.

On reaching Damascus, Abdullah bin Mubarak inquired if anyone knew a cobbler named Ali bin al-Mufiq. The town people directed him to a house. When a man appeared from the house Abdullah bin Mubarak greeted him and asked his name. The man replied "Ali bin al-Mufiq."

Abdullah bin Mubarak asked: "What do you do for a living?"

Ali bin al-Mufiq replied: "I am a cobbler." Then Ali bin al-Mufiq asked the stranger's name that had come looking for him.

Abdullah bin Mubarak was a very well-known scholar of Islam, when Abdullah bin Mubarak introduced him self, the cobbler was anxious to find out why such a well known scholar was seeking him out.

When Abdullah bin Mubarak asked Ali bin al-Mufiq to tell him if he had made any plans to go for Hajj. Ali bin al-Mufiq replied, "For thirty years I have lived in the hope of performing the Hajj. This year I had saved enough to go for Hajj, but Allah (SWT) did not will it, so I couldn't make my intention translate into action."

Abdullah bin Mubarak was eager to find out how could this man's Hajj be accepted and blessed for all the people who went for Hajj that year when he didn't go for Hajj in the first place. While talking to the cobbler he could feel certain purity in his heart. Islam regards greatness not in wealth or in power, but in civility, in good manners and the goodness of heart.

Abdullah bin Mubarak further asked: "why could you not go on Hajj?" In order not to disclose the reason, Ali bin al-Mufiq again replied "it was Allah's (SWT) will."

When Abdullah bin Mubarak persisted, Ali bin al-Mufiq revealed: "Once I went to see my neighbour's house. His family was just sitting down for dinner. Although I was not hungry I thought my neighbour would invite me to sit down for dinner out of courtesy but I could see that my neighbour was grieved about something and wanted to avoid inviting me for dinner."

After some hesitation the neighbour told me: "I am sorry I cannot invite you for food. We were without food for three days and I could not bear to see the pain of hunger of my children. I went out looking for food today and found a dead donkey. In my desperation I cut out some meat from the dead animal, and brought it home so that my wife could cook this meat. It is Halal (lawful or permitted) for us because of our extreme condition of hunger, but I cannot offer it to you."

Ali bin al-Mufiq continued: "On hearing this, my heart bled with tears. I got up and went home, collected the three thousand dinars I had saved for Hajj, and gave my neighbour the money. I too had to go hungry but that was to save money for Hajj, but I thought helping my neighbour during his difficult times was more important. Although I still desire to go for Hajj if Allah (SWT) wills."

Abdullah bin Mubarak was greatly inspired by the cobbler's story and told the cobbler of his dream.

Allah (SWT) is merciful and shows mercy to those who do likewise to his creatures. This act of compassion on the part of the cobbler was so pleasing to Allah (SWT) that it not only earned him the reward of Hajj but was extended to all the people who came for Hajj.

Hajj is a journey that can ignite the soul to be reminded of the time it was created and takes it beyond the dimensions of this life to the time it will meet the creator.

The sincere performance of Hajj can transcend a person's day to day life into a spiritual awakening of the highest magnitude. A successful Hajj experience connects us to our creator and the greater compassion of humanity.

The Pilgrimage to Makkah, is one of the essential elements of the Islamic faith. It is obligatory on all believers provided they have the financial capability and physical ability to endure the challenges of the pilgrimage.

According to Islamic tradition the Holy Kaaba, a simple square cube structure in Makkah, was the first house of worship established to remind humanity of the One Supreme God. The structure was reconstructed by Prophet Ibrahim / Abraham (as) and his son Prophet Ismail / Ishmael (as) more than 3000 years ago.

And when We made the House (at Makkah) a destination for humankind and a sanctuary, (saying): Take as your place of worship the place where Abraham stood (to pray). And We imposed a duty upon Abraham and Ishmael, (saying): Purify My house for those who go around and those who meditate therein and those who bow down and prostrate themselves (in worship). Holy Quran (2:125)

The gathering of millions of faithful in Makkah during the days of annual pilgrimage, Hajj is a fulfillment of Prophet Abraham's prayer.

And remember Abraham said: "My Lord, make this a City of Peace, and feed its people with fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day." Holy Quran (2:126)

The Pilgrimage to Makkah is a sign of supreme significance. It was Prophet Ibraham's unconditional commitment to Allah (SWT) that led him to leave his wife Hagar and his infant son Ismael in this desolated desert. Prophet Ibrahim / Abraham (as) was reward for his unwavering submission to Allah (SWT), by a promise from Him to make this uninviting land into a place of promise and plenty.

Muslims who visit Makkah for Hajj become part of Allah's (SWT) promise to Prophet Ibrahim / Abraham (as). Like any other article of faith, the pilgrimage can become meaningless if it is regarded as an end in itself rather than a means for the attainment of a meaningful life.


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kenangan ramadhan lalu~

Air Lemonade di Bulan Ramadhan

Posted by ::DhuHA- The Next Syahidah:: Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 1:27 PM

Di atas permintaan kak Najah, saya memulakan kisah ini..

Pada satu petang yang damai, sedang fazilah berbaring kerana kepenatan, Kokna datang ke bilik fazilah, bertanyakan tentang rancangan Fazilah yang hendak membuat air limau nipis. Kokna menawarkan diri dia untuk membuat air tersebut. Namun, memandangkan saya terasa tertarik untuk membuat air tersebut,saya terus mengoffer diri saya. Sebenarnya saya pun tak tahu kenapa tiba2 rajin sangat sedangkan saya sendiri masih mabuk perjalanan dari Tanta ke Cairo dan berulang semula ke Tanta dalam satu hari. Saya pun ke dapur, mencuci semua limau nipis yang ada. Sebenarnya yang menghairankan adalah, limau2 itu semua diblend tanpa membuang kulit2nya, termasuk lapisan kedua limau yang berwarna putih ( warna putih buah limau menghasilkan rasa yang kelat). Hah, salah siapa yang suruh blend semua lapisan limau!Cepat MENGAKU!

“Eh, betul kah ney sedap??” Saya bertanya agak ragu2 sebelum masuk ke dapur.

“Ya, Fhana sedap! Dah pernah rasa dah.”Fazilah dengan confidence menjwab persoalan saya.

Rasa di kedai A’shir barangkali. Saya pun tanpa berlengah masuk ke dapur dan memulakan eksperimen saya.

Mula, potong 14 biji buah limau nipis2 tanpa membuang kulit. Kemudian, blend semuanya dengan 7 atau lebih gula. Blend sampai sebati. Rasanya?? Buka puasa baru tahu rasanya nanti.

Nak jadikan cerita, saya tidak pergi ke MaidaturRahman. Kokna dengan bangganya berkata kepada semua yang hadir berbuka puasa di sana:

“Siapa nak minum Lemonade yang sedap jum datang rumah saya.”

Muna menyahut:

“Saya nak kokna,saya nak!!(baca dengan nada excited)”

Mereka pun melangkah menuju ke rumah. Kebetulan saya tertidur.Jadi saya merupakan orang yang terakhir yang akan merasa air tersebut. Ahli Bet Kokna kepingin benar namapknya mahu minum air Limau Nipis. Fazilah dengan pantas menghidangkan air itu kepada tetamu yang datang hanya untuk merasa air yang saya buat. Saya masih tidur waktu itu gara2 mabuk perjalanan saya masih belum hilang.bau Nampak menyelerakan. Penuh satu gelas untuk setiap orang. Mereka minum, namun setelah air tersebut mengaktifkan tunas rasa, tangan mula berhenti dari meneguk.

“Jangan habiskan.Saya pun nak juga!” Kokna berpesan pada semua.

“Ok, Kokna ,” sahut mereka perlahan.

Semua berhenti minum dan segera bersiap Solat Tarawikh. Selesai Solat Tarawikh, saya orang yang paling excited mahu rasa air tersebut.

“Ei, kenapa penuh satu jug?” Saya kehairanan, huhu, bagusnya mereka, nilai ukhuwah yang sangat tinggi...lol.

Saya meneguk air yang mempunyai aroma citrus yang sangat menyelerakan itu- Alamak! Saya dengan perlahan meletakkan gelas dan ketawa, diikuti dengan yang lain. Haha..

Air Lemonade tu KELAT!!!!!!!..huhu. Patutlah semua macam baik je tinggalkan saya satu JUG. T_T..

# copy dr blog farhana..hik hik tergelak bile teringat balik