2022: 15th Umrah Trip - Madinah al- Munawwarah

“Identity is a prison you can never escape, but the way to redeem your past is not to run from it, but to try to understand it.” - Jay-Z

(Watching the sunset from Masjid Nabawi rooftop)

Madinah al-Munawwarah

Hotel Durrat Al-Eiman

(26 - 31 October 2022)

This year's Umrah trip we joined the Juara Travel group to perform our Umrah. We spent a total of 10 days in Madinah, Makkah and a day visit to Taif. This is our 15th Umrah trip. We used to travel with Juara Travel for our family umrah trips.

(The beginning of the holy trip)

(With SMKB gang, Farah, Ubai and Wan Aina)

(The huge umbrellas fully opened)

(A full moon at Masjid Nabawi)

(A large crowd visiting maqam Rasulullah at night)

(Attractions around Masjid Nabawi)

(Scorching heat at Jabal Uhud)

(A group photo at Jabal Uhud)

(In our ihram at Madinah Train Station)

(Haramain High Speed Train to Makkah)

(A comfortable ride on the high-speed train)

(Train speed of 300km/hr)

Blood samples and medications...

“To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” -William Londen

(Cancer awareness campaign)

I was in Pantai Hospital for my follow-up visit with my heart specialist.

I had not eaten anything since dinner last night as they need to have my blood and urine samples for some tests. My appointment was early. My blood pressure records for the past weeks showed abnormally low readings. My doctor told me that low blood pressure might be ok for someone else but for me it may cause light-headedness and nausea.

I was advised to stop taking my bp medications for the time being. I have to monitor my bp daily and to inform him of any irregularities.

(Music heals the heart)

(Deepavali decorations)

(Feeling hungry after the follow-up visit)

(A late breakfast)

(Breakfast set at TCRS)

Fighting Breast Cancer...

“Every negative belief weakens the partnership between mind and body.” – Deepak Chopra

(The three sisters reciting the Yaseen)

My sister Amah was diagnosed with breast cancer.

When she was diagnosed early last year she was already at advanced stage 3. She is now undergoing chemotherapy treatments. She was emotionally affected and trying her best to cope with her worry, fear and feeling of anxiety.

Those close to her are around to care for her and help her deal with these challenges. May Allah blessed her with strength to fight her cancer and fully recover soon, InsyaAllah...

(Majlis doa selamat for my dear sister)

(A gathering of children and grandchildren)

A wedding at Eco-Sky...

"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. Seuss

(A cozy wedding hall)

We attended Hj. Zack and Hajjah Kay wedding reception for their granddaughter at Lanai Anggun Eco-Sky. Hj Zack was not at the reception as he was at the moment resting at home on doctor's order to because of lung infection.

The reception went well and the food is delicious. 

(Nicely decorated wedding dias and tables)

(The newly weds and door gifts)

(Lanai Anggun at Eco-sky)

Celebrating the Prophet’s birthday…

“Time unfolds beauty, wonder, and mystery to reveal the auspicious tapestry of life.”

(A group photo with Imam Fitri)

The observance of the birthday of the prophet Muhammad is commemorated in Rabi’ul-awwal, the third month in the Islamic calendar.

As we are still in the month of Rabi’ul-awwal, Muslimat of Masjid Negara has organised a simple event to commemorate the birth of the Prophet at our Masjid At-Tayyibin. On this auspicious day, which coincide with the Muslimat Kahfi class we started the event with a short Maulidur Rasul tazkirah by Imam Fitri followed by the recital of surah Al-Kahfi, tahlil dan doa selamat.

The event ended with the selawat and distribution of bunga telur and packed food. Alhamdulillah...

(Tazkirah by Imam Fitri)

(Recital of Al-Kahfi, Tahlil and doa selamat)

(Main prayer hall of Masjid At-Tayyibin)

(Pretty pastel coloured bunga telur)

Global Heartbeat Run/Walk

"Getting fit isn't just about looking good and feeling good but it's also about change..." - Drew Eubanks

(Best exercise for the heart)

Today we joined the crowd for the 2022 UOB Global Heartbeat Run/Walk.

It is nice to see the park filled again with walkers, joggers and cyclists. The Metropolitan Park Kepong is one of the best ideal relaxing place to jog, walk, exercise or chill by the lake side. It is a great park to spend time with your families. There are two large playgrounds, a roller-skate ring and scenic picnic areas around the lake. 

The park is also popular for kite flying.

(Bikes and skateboards for rent)

(The crowd at the registration area)

(A family picnic by the lake)

(A good spread at Restoran Odin Kepong)

(A good heavy meal after the walk)

Maulidul Rasul at Masjid At-Tayyibin

“The life of this world is merely enjoyment of delusion.” Quran 3:185

(The panel for the Maulid forum)

(The young audience)

(The young Tahfiz)

(The muslimat section)

A weekend with Hana & Amir...

“They say genes skip a generation. Maybe that’s why grandparents find their grandchildren so likeable.” – Joan Macintosh

(Hana and Amir with Tokbah)

(Spending the weekend at Putramas Apartment)

(Daily morning routine)

(Putramas' pool and garden)

(Watching the fishes and turtles)

(Outing day with grandma and grandpa))

(To MPH for books)

(Lunch at Absolute Thai)