The Story of the Children of the Juragan
141. Umrah journey
That morning, all members of Salman's and Wulan's families were getting ready to head to the airport. Where the gathering point has been set by the travel party. When they were ready, three Atmaja opa drivers drove them to the airport.
Along the way, they were more silent while reciting. Upon arriving at the airport, they immediately gathered with a group of other Umrah pilgrims.
Travelers give a little guidance before leaving. After that, they are welcome to enter the prepared aircraft.
The heart of the family was beating hard. Because it was the first time they carried out Umrah with a large family.
Now they are sitting in their own chairs. Don't forget they're wearing seat belts, for safety's sake.
The plane moved slowly, then hurtled quickly. Their lips again chant the sentence thoyibah. While looking outwards. Clouds are clearly visible. Adding the effect of cold in the eyes to the liver.
It takes about ten hours from Indo to the holy land. Even so, they still look fit. At lunchtime, flight attendants surround and distribute food to passengers.
They ate it immediately. After that, then they do Dhuhur prayers in their respective seats.
"If you're tired, take a break." Salman patted his left shoulder, as a gesture for Wulan to lay her head over his shoulder. But the woman shook her head.
"I'm not tired yet. Maybe you can sleep on my shoulder. It will be my turn to sleep on your shoulder." explained Wulan.
"You haven't changed. Still energetic." praise Salman to his wife. To make him feel embarrassed.
"But really, I'm not tired at all. According to the article I read yesterday, God is in accordance with the prejudices of His servants.
If we think bad, then the result will also be bad. Vice versa.
Now there is an addition, if His servant complains tired, then as long as following Umrah until home, it will be constantly chastened.
But even though we are tired or maybe sick and we think that we are healthy, strong, then along the way to go and go home, it will definitely be strong and actually back to health.
God is invisible, but His power is extraordinary. Until it makes me shudder."
Salman smiled at his wife. Then pulled his nose, making him moan.
"It turns out my wife is getting smarter."
On other benches, their family members occasionally engage in casual chats. Men must be talking about business.
While women, especially what they talk about, if not about the household. Such as exchanging recipes for cooking, gardening, investment items, study events and many other things.
Finally, after airing for ten hours, the plane began landing at an airport. They made sure none of his belongings were left on the plane. Then they came down.
Gratitude echoes from the lips of the Umrah pilgrims, when they have reached the holy land. They even bowed in gratitude to express their happiness.
There may be many rich and wealthy people. But only a few are willing to go to the holy land to perform the worship.
While many people who are born do not have enough money to eat. But armed with determination and strong spirit, Allah makes it easy for them to perform Umrah or Hajj.
So we must not think that the person who can perform Hajj or Umrah is a rich person.
But they are people who intend to do the worship with a sincere heart. Then Allah also gives ease.
After giving thanks, they got up and walked through the airport building. Then headed for a travel car ready to transport them to the hotel.
While they were in the car, they looked outside. A much different view of where they lived.
Along the way, many tent stands of the sellers. Which sells a variety of daily needs and souvenirs.
There are also tall buildings there. As in European countries. It used to be a barren desert country.
Since the discovery of petroleum in the country. The country is changing very rapidly. Becoming a metropolitan city.
Anyone who set foot there, would definitely be amazed by all its beauty.
Taking a four-hour drive, they finally arrived at their hotel during Umrah worship.
They walked to their own rooms. Arriving in the room, the Wulan and Salman families opened the window curtain and saw the beautiful view of the Grand Mosque in the afternoon.
Satisfied to see the beauty of Baitullah, without feeling tired they immediately put clothes and other equipment in the closet that has been provided. Then take an afternoon shower and get ready to go to the mosque.