And say (O Muhammad SAW): My Lord! Let my entry (to the city of Al-Madinah) be good, and likewise my exit (from the city of makkah) be good. And grant me from You an authority to help me (or a firm sign or a proof). (Al-Isra 17:80)
Umrah
My feet shuffled in a staggered way as I worked to keep the pace beside my husband. My heart pounded with a familiar rhythm, excitement, anticipation and hope in every beat. My face was blushing hot with humility and each breath exhaled worked to release all my tension.
Into the entrance and enveloped by the marble, arches and pillars of Masjid Al Haram my heart's beat increased in momentum. Finally my eyes locked upon the Kiswa covering the Kaba. In this moment time stood halted my sight became blurred with tears and my thoughts, emotions and ideas came together in one truth - La ilaha illAllah.
We approached the black stone and began our Umrah. Seven times around the Kaba we went. Supplicating, supplicating, supplicating begging for the good of this life and the hereafter. This was followed by 2 rakat, zamzam water and the journey between Safa and Marwa. When we finished I was shamefully exhausted but hopeful of my Lord's acceptance of our ibaadah.
Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar!
Friday, October 30, 2009
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