Halal Love of the Senior
The Family Time 3

On the fourth day in Makkah, they are free to do anything. Of course they fill it with more worship in the Grand Mosque. In their spare time, they took a walk to buy some typical Arab goods and also a culinary tour. They packed up in the evening, because tomorrow morning they would leave Makkah and return to Jeddah.

On the fifth day, the prayers of the Fajr congregated, their group did tawaf wada' (feudge-up laughter). After that they checked out of the hotel, then returned to Jeddah.

Once in Jeddah, they did a city tour of Jeddah City. Their first destination was the Ballad Corniche Shopping Center. In this place a variety of souvenirs typical of the Holy Land are sold. There are prayer beads, prayer mats, abayas, kafiyeh (sorbans), pasmina, carpets, dates, chocolate, cookies, eye shadow, hena and others sold neatly in this vast modern market. The names of the shops here are many who name it with the name of Indonesia, such as Toko Ali Debar, which became a pioneer of souvenir shops Umrah and Hajj.

Next they went to the Qisas Mosque. Sheikh Ibrahim Al Juffali Mosque or better known as the Qisas Mosque is the place of execution of qisas punishment (1) against offenders who commit offences such as murder. In the courtyard of the mosque facing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this qisas punishment was carried out. Usually the qisas law is carried out after Friday prayers in public. But the execution does not occur every month, because many conditions must be met before the punishment is actually carried out.

(Qisas Mosque)

(Qisas execution site)

The tomb of Siti Hawa became the next destination. The tomb is also known as Moqbara Umna Hawwa (the grave of Mother Eve). Siti Eve was the first woman in the world and the mother of all humans. He was created from the rib of Prophet Adam AS. This tomb reaches 80 meters in length and is believed to be the tomb of Siti Hawa. Although there is no certainty about the final resting of the Prophet Adam's wife.

(Tomb of Siti Hawa)

Their final destination in Jeddah was the Red Sea. The Red Sea, which is called Bahrul-Ammar in Arabic, is also known as the Teberau Sea. The sea emerged due to the separation of the Arabian Peninsula from the African continent which began about 30 million years ago and still continues today.

Although the name is Red Sea, it does not mean the color of the water is always red, the actual color of the water is blue green. In the Red Sea live marine algae Trichodesmium erythraeum which when dead will change the color of water from greenish blue to reddish brown.

(Red Sea)

In the Red Sea there is a story about Moses the US who split the Red Sea with his staff with the permission of Allah, and is one of the miracles of the US Prophet Moses. At that time the Prophet Moses AS and his followers were pursued by Pharaoh who claimed to be God. They ran and found no other way because before them was the Red Sea.

By order of Allah SWT, the Prophet Moses of the United States struck his staff and the sea became divided (2). The Prophet Moses and his followers rushed through the road. Then Pharaoh and his army crossed the road. But the sea returned to its original state after Moses and his followers passed through it, causing Pharaoh and his army to sink (3).

On the shores of the Red Sea is the Ar-Rahma Mosque, better known as the Jeddah Floating Mosque. The mosque is not completely floating, but if the Red Sea is high tide, the Ar-Rahma Mosque looks like a mosque emerging from the bottom of the Red Sea.

(Ar-Rahmah Mosque)

The group then headed to Jeddah's King Abdul Aziz Airport. Once they arrive at the airport, they check in the ticket and baggage, then go through the immigration process. They boarded the plane to continue their journey to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

They were picked up by representatives of tour and travel agencies after arriving at Abu Dhabi Airport. From the airport, they were immediately invited to tour Abu Dhabi. In addition to Dubai, Abu Dhabi is also part of the United Arab Emirates.

Emirates Palace is the place they first visited. Emirates Palace is a luxurious five star hotel in Abu Dhabi. Although it is a hotel but open to the public, anyone can enter as long as they dress neatly and follow the rules there.

(Emirates Palace)

"Oh my God, what a great hotel." Nisa gawk at the hotel architecture that looks very luxurious.

"Ma, Brother Shasha, let's take a photo here." Nisa is already holding a selfie stick in her hand, ready to take pictures.

"Darling, would you like a photo there too?" asked Rendra while pointing at where Nisa and the others were taking photos.

"You would like it to be the same. If you don't want to," replied Dita. He is not the type who likes selfies and uploads them on social media. He prefers to take pictures of the building, the scenery or the atmosphere around.

"Went there, join Nisa and the others. We're taking five pictures." Rendra clasped his wife's shoulders as he walked over to Nisa.

Their next destination is Etihad Tower, a complex of five towers in Abu Dhabi. The tower is located opposite the Emirates Palace hotel and serves as an office, apartment, shopping, dining and hotel. Each tower or tower has its own function. Tower 1 serves as a hotel and apartment. Towers 2, 4 and 5 also serve as apartments. Tower 3 is an office.

(Ethihad Tower)

They then headed to the United Arab Emirates Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi named Qasr Al Watan. The presidential palace has been open to the public since March 2019.

Dita greatly admired the architecture of this presidential palace. As a student majoring in architecture, of course she hopes to get inspiration from various architectures since arriving in Abu Dhabi.

(Aub Dhabi Presidential Palace)

"God willing, the dome is big and beautiful," murmured Dita who saw the dome with walls full of stunning architecture. He was brought to a magnificent Arab heritage and history, previously unseen. The dome is one of the largest in the world.

(Dome in Abu Dhabi Presidential Palace)

"It's this fancy, the floor is marble, the chandelier is glittering, and it's a golden door, ma'am." Dita continued to admire while walking hand in hand with her husband.

"It's a samurai armor from Japan, Mas" Dita said as they looked at the diplomatic gift collection on display there.

"I'm a photo, honey," said Rendra. But, his wife shook her head.

"Photo of the building is the same decoration, Mas," pinta Dita.

Next they head to Yas Marina, a racing circuit in Abu Dhabi. They don't go inside, just look outside and take photos.

Then they went to Ferrari World. The theme park has a variety of record-breaking attractions, including the world's fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa, and Flying Aces, which has one of the highest loops in the world. There is also a Roof Walk that invites visitors to measure the iconic red roof of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. The Zip Line takes visitors on a 400-meter flight across the park.

(Ferrari World)

"Sister Rendra, let's go up to the rides that are only here," asked Nisa.

"Sama Kak Shasha only, I accompany the same mother Dita," rejected Rendra who was actually reluctant to leave his wife.

"I'm just as safe here, Mom. We're not going anywhere. Mas, accompany Nisa and Miss Shasha." Dita persuaded her husband.

"Yes, Ren. Enjoy your time here. Don't worry about both of us." Mother Goddess spoke.

"Yes, but Mama and Dita don't go anywhere." Rendra finally complies with Nisa's wishes.

"Yes, Mas. I'll send a message if I want to buy food or go to the toilet" said Dita.

"Yeay, fun. Come on, Brother." Nisa took her two brothers to the rides she wanted with a cheerful face.

"We, anyone want to eat no?" mother Goddess asked as they sat together waiting for Shasha, Rendra, and Nisa to ride various rides.

Dita shook her head. "Nothing, Ma. If I want something, I'll say it."

"really yes. Don't be held in jail if you want something."

"Yes, Ma." Dita turned her head, smiling at her in-laws sitting next to her.

From there, they head to Yas Mal which is connected to Ferrari World. Yas Mal is a mall or shopping mall on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, which serves as a shopping, dining, and entertainment venue for residents of Abu Dhabi and Yas Island.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is their last destination today. It is the third largest mosque in the world after the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Nabawi Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

This Moroccan-designed mosque looks luxurious with a layer of white marble. Not only that, this mosque also has typical Ottoman domes as many as 82 domes. In the Guinness Book of World Records, the mosque achieved three records, namely the mosque with the widest carpet, the largest chandelier and the largest dome.

After the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, they headed to the hotel to check in and rest.

Early in the morning, after breakfast, the group heads to the Dubai Museum which is considered to be the oldest building in Dubai. The museum contains local antiquities and artifacts from African and Asian countries that trade with Dubai. There is also a diorama that shows life there before the discovery of oil. There are also artifacts that are 3000 BC.

Next they went to the Dubai Gold Souk, a traditional market where most shops sell gold jewelry. Mother Goddess bought jewelry for herself, Shasha, Nisa and also Dita.

After that they go to Dubai Spice Souk or Old Souk, which is a traditional market that sells a variety of spices and nuts. From here they return to the hotel for a short break before the afternoon tour again.

In the afternoon they are picked up for Desert Safari or a tour in the desert/desert by using a Land Cruise car. The best time to go to the desert is in the afternoon, when the sun begins to sink. The heat in the desert will disappear and become cold to make it more comfortable.

They travel around the desert by using a Land Cruise. Then they stopped for a moment to watch the sun set in the middle of the desert. After that they were taken to a camp in the middle of the desert.

"Mas, can I ride a camel?" ask Dita who is interested in one of the attractions there.

"Don't do it, honey. I'm afraid it's not safe for the contents. Next time if there is sustenance we come here again when you are not pregnant," replied Rendra while stroking his wife's head.

"I won't ride a camel either. Honey, we wear traditional Arabic clothes, then photos together" continued Rendra.

"Yes, Mum." Dita nodded. Although he was disappointed not to be able to ride a camel, he should not be selfish either. The safety of him and his fetus is more important.

"Ma, I'm the same brother Shasha want to ride a camel first yes," exclaimed Nisa.

"Yes, be careful of you," Mother Goddess's message.

"Ready, Ma" said Nisa who was ready to ride the camel that she and Shasha would ride.

"Mama, will you wear henna?" ask Dita to her mother-in-law.

"Does mom still deserve henna? Mama is old. Just confiscated," replied the Goddess Mother.

"Ih, Mama's young, still pretty gini. Make mementos, Ma. Accompany me yes, Ma," persuaded Dita with a pleading gaze.

"Mama has grandchildren, she's old. But for the sake of fulfilling the desire of pregnant women, mama would deh," said Mother Goddess with a smile.

"Good thanks, Ma." Dita kissed her in-laws cheek. "Would you like to wear traditional clothes?"

Mother Goddess shook her head. "No, you guys. Mama wait here."

At the end of the night they had dinner at the camp, with a roof of the night sky. While eating they see the attractions of belly dance, tanura dance (traditional Egyptian dance) and live fire show (shows using fire). Before leaving the camp to return to the hotel, they took pictures together.

On the last day, after checking out from the hotel, they tour around the Modern City of Dubai. They went to some places to take pictures. Their first destination was Dubai Frame.

Dubai Frame is an architectural landmark in Zabeel Park, Dubai. This frame holds the record as the largest frame in the world. This Dubai frame is made of glass, steel, aluminum, and reinforced concrete with a height of 150 meters.

(Dubai Frames)

The Dubai frame has many state-of-the-art facilities in it, such as galleries, interactive museums and augmented reality technology exhibits (the incorporation of real and virtual objects in real environments, running interactively in real time, and there is integration between objects in three dimensions). The most interesting at the top of the building is a 93-meter-long bridge whose base is made of glass.

The Burj Al-Arab or Arab Tower became their next destination. The building which reaches a height of 321 meters and is one of the tallest buildings is actually a luxury hotel.

(Burj Al - Arab)

Next we went to Palm Jumeirah. The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island with a reclamation process, which is in the form of a palm tree. There is a trunk, a crown with 17 leaves, and a crescent-shaped island that surrounds it and forms an 11-kilometer breakwater. The island is connected to Dubai via a 300-meter bridge. The crescent island is connected to the top end of the palm through an underwater tunnel.

(The Palm Jumeirah)

Atlantis Hotel located in Palm Jumeirah also they visited. They can see life under the sea through the hotel's aquarium tunnel. There are sharks, stingrays, piranhas, lobsters, seahorses, and jellyfish in the aquarium.

They then went to The Dubai Mall, which is claimed to be the largest shopping mall in the world. This mall is equivalent to 50 football fields. There's an illusion waterfall there. In addition there is the largest candy store in the world that has a lollipop tree in it.

Inside the mall there is also an indoor aquarium with the largest acrylic panels in the world. Various rides that test adrenaline are also available. So is the ice skating arena which is the size of the Olympics. The most interesting thing for Rendra is of course being an aircraft navigator in the Edge flight simulator. He became a navigator on an Emirates A 380 and was able to choose one of the 12 busiest airports in the world while also earning points as a navigator.

Next tour to Burj Khalifa or Khalifa Tower which is the tallest building in the world with a building height of 828 meters. The tower has the fastest elevator with a speed of 60 km/h or 16.7 m/s. In addition, the building has the most floors of 162 floors on each floor there are various kinds of entertainment.

(Burj Khalifa)

The Dubai Fountain is the cover of their tour in Dubai. This choreographed fountain system is located on the Burj Khalifa lake. The fountain here is animated with a show set with light and music. Each show takes place every 30 minutes which can be seen from any point in the promenade near the lake and from the many surrounding buildings.

(The Dubai Fountain)

From here they go directly to Abu Dhabi airport to make a flight to Jakarta, then back to Jogja beloved.

"Absolutely, dear?" rendra asked as he stomped his wife's foot in the airport lounge. He put Dita's feet on her lap.

"Accomplish, but happy, Mas," replied Dita.

"His stomach is safe, isn't it tense?" ask Rendra again.

"God is safe, Mom. Ale kanya also like to be invited to walk." Dita stroked her stomach.

"Eh, Ale moves Mas. It means he is also happy," said Dita with a big smile.

"Alhamdulillah. Tomorrow we go for another walk, if Ale and Bubu are happy. But around Jogja yes," said Rendra while continuing to massage Dita's legs are a bit swollen.

"Later on the plane to sleep yes, let the capai ilang," said Rendra.

"Yes, Mas. It's I've also started to sleepy." Dita covered her mouth that was yawning.

"Do you want to sleep here?" haggard Rendra while patting his thigh.

"No, Mas. On the plane. Just keep my foot on, Mom."

"Ready, Babe Sweetheart."

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This is the last chapter of Umrah and Mother Goddess family vacation. Hopefully not bored ya read it ⁇ ️️🙏🙏🙏.

Note:

(1) Qisas means vengeance (the perpetrator of the crime is avenged as he did). For example in the case of murder, the law gives the right to the family of the victim to ask for the death penalty to the convict. Or if you cut off a limb then also cut off his limbs.

(2) “Hit the sea with your rod”Then the sea was divided and every part was like a great mountain. (QS:Asy-Syu’ara Verse: 63).

(3) “And We saved Moses and all those who were with him. And We drowned the others. Verily in this is a great sign (miracle) and yet most of them do not believe (QS:Asy-Syu’araa Verses: 65-67)