God works in a supremely magnificent manner. Powerful, beautiful, and insightful.
If you were to ask me several years ago, I’d never in a million years imagine my dad to choose the path that he chose today. Converting into another religion is a huge step, a life altering moment. Big time. And to me, that’s the beauty of it. For someone to personally stumble upon the light at the end of the tunnel rather than to be pushed or dragged into it. It’s simply brilliant.
This time around, it was his destiny to perform Hajj, the pilgrimage to the holy land of Mecca. Words can’t even begin to express or grasp an inch of truth of how proud I am of him. And although my mum is no longer with us to witness my dad’s achievement, it’s comforting to know that it was in fact her enormous role as a map and compass –or GPS in this era– that guided my dad along his journey to the path of righteousness as he embraced it with open arms.
Toldcha’ God works in a supremely magnificent manner.
In case you’re wondering, yes, that’s an actual paper clip that’s sticking at the side of his neck. That’s my dad. There, I admitted it.
Final check up. Bags. Tag. Contact number.
He told me he bought that square-shaped cap from Tuscan. I still believe that someone threw it at him instead.
Family shot. Captured by Shareen Rasul. Thanks!
We wish you a safe journey and a pleasant flight. Please try not to hit on the girls. Love you.
Hey Renee……..cool blog you got here……………..Magnificent photosla
. …………….Thank god the pic I took turn up fine. And NO I was not bored to death la………….. I cant even write a blog like this ……………….
Anyways u take care .
P/s : just noticed the paper clips hahhhhaa
finally got a pic of my dad smiling ………………he was SO tensed up at home .
Thanks doll! =)
The paper clip was initially clipped from behind. Somehow it went for a ‘tawaf’ on its own and made its way to the front. I just hope the cloth stays on his body during Hajj for the public’s sake.
Btw, your dad seemed pretty relaxed to me. Even your mom. I’m glad they got a chance to go together. So nice!
I adore this post!!
awwwwww….post ni sangat sweet. I doakan baik-baik saja for your dad during his hajj ni. dulu-dulu u pernah cerita pd i how ur dad start to perform his solat, and i masih ingat lagi that happy look on your face when u told me this. doing this hajj must make u so very proud of him. i tumpang gembira renee. *hugs*