If one asked some spiritual experiences during Hajj, the answer might be I didn’t have any. Nothing extraordinary that deserves a spotlight.
But, every little requests spelled casually or left unsaid, they’re all granted accordingly or even better.
I promised myself that I wouldn’t complain a single thing knowing I had done my best for the past few years, more intensely for the past few months after the official announcement, I gave myself a rest by letting go everything and let Allah decide whatever I had to deal with.
Along the journey, things fell into place. My lack of social skills is well-addressed, even Muzdalifah next to my roomate. Mina was placed next to one that I mentioned previous night. Glasses case were also well-taken care of.
The period has been consistently on time for the past few months and supposed to fall during days spent in Mecca. The thought I wasn’t getting any chances for prayers in Haram at all was a bit heartbreaking, but, as promised, I would accept everything. Usually, the probability of getting it later is higher,so hoping it would be the case.
A rare case happened that it came two days earlier, right when Mina was over and as usual lasted like normal days so I could enjoy four full days chasing an empty spot in Mataf, regular tawaf and the farewell one.
Last but not least, I’ve been searching for pocket Quran with translation since I was in Madinah that is easy to carry on a micro bag. It needs to be friendly for my old eyes too. Went in and out many stores in Madinah and couldn’t find what I was looking for.
First day in Mecca and went straight to the regular bookstore in Makkah Tower. It was standing and hidden right below the cashier table. As requested. Even better, another red like the one bought in 2003, and it’s also Yusuf Ali’s translation. Another best thing, it came with pocket riyadusssaliheen version. Both became my companions during hours spent in Mataf.
To say I was ecstatic was understatement.
That feeling when life goes according to the plan or better.
Hajj 1447H feels like enormous blessing beyond words.
Good that now I understand it’s not because I deserve it, but it’s simply because Allah allows it.
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