HJ ZULHEIMY MAAMOR
4 APRIL 2024
Thank God, unexpectedly on 2 August 2017, I received a phone call from the Department of Veteran Affairs, Malaysian Armed Forces, informing me that my wife and I had been selected to perform Hajj in Mecca under the Malaysian Armed Forces Veteran quota.
I can't describe how happy I am because I really didn't expect to be selected this year, as I just registered for Hajj last year (2016).
Thank God that you have chosen my wife and me to be your guests during the Hajj season this year (2017).
In Islamic terminology, Hajj is a pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, the "House of Allah", in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, alongside Shahadah (oath that one believes there is no God but Allah (God), Solat (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving) and sawm (fasting during Ramadan).
Hajj must be perfomed by every Muslim at least once in their lifetime, so long as they are financially, physically, and emotionally able to do so.
The rituals of Hajj have their origin in the time of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). The Hajj rituals were formalised by the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) when he performed his one and only pilgrimage in the year of A.D. 628.
In the 2017 Hajj season (1438 Hijri), Tabung Haji has introduced the slogan "My presence as Dhuyufurrahman, My return with Kemabruran" aimed so that all Hajj pilgrims can appreciate the philosophy of the Hajj, which is to be a pure, clean person as if a baby was just born to its mother - clean, pure, without stain, and sin.
2017 HAJJ BRIEFING
My wife and I attended the Hajj briefing organized by the ATM Veteran Affairs Department and also the Malaysian Armed Forces Religious Corps (KAGAT) at the Khalid Ibn Walid Mosque in Jalan Padang Tembak, Kuala Lumpur on August 3, 2017 and August 16, 2017.
Briefing by Ustazah from KAGAT
All registration and visa matters, as well as health checks, were carried out at the Khalid ibn Walid Mosque through the efforts of JHEV and KAGAT. Thank you to JHEV and KAGAT for their sincere efforts in treating Dhuyufurrahman (Guest of God). It is a priceless sacrifice because they have worked day and night to contact ATM Veterans who were selected through the 2017 Hajj quota. May Allah s.w.t be the one who will repay all the services and sacrifices by those who work tirelessly.
"MAJLIS RAMAH MESRA" WITH THE MINISTER OF DEFENSE
Ministry of Defence hosted a reception for the prospective Pilgrims of Hajj 1438H was held at Dewan Perkasa, Wisma Perwira ATM at the Ministry of Defense on 16 August 2017.
Present at the ceremony was the Minister of Defense, YB Dato' Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein Onn.
Each veteran ATM prospective Haj pilgrim has received a souvenir from YB the Minister of Defense and his wife in the form of a healthcare set that can be used while in the Holy Land.
After the ceremony with the Minister of Defence, the prospective Haj Pilgrims returned to the Khalid Ibn Walid Mosque to continue the Health Check Session conducted by members of the Malaysian Army Royal Health Corps.
My wife and I decided to have a health check-up at a private clinic because there are too many people. Even if we have to pay with our own money, it's okay as long as it's easy, fast, and comfortable.
PILGRIMS HEALTH SCREENING
16 AUGUST 2017
Every prospective Hajj pilgrims must undergo and pass a health examination, including a blood and urine test. Health examinations are crucial for verification and early treatment of prospective Hajj participants before their departure to the Holy Land. Prospective Hajj participants who have passed the health examination should also receive the Meningococcal Quadrivalent ACYW-135 vaccine.
On August 16, 2017, approximately 1,000 prospective pilgrims under the quota of the Minister of Defense, consisting of military personnel, military veterans, civil servants of the MinDef, and the Office of the Minister of Defense, gathered at the Khalid Al Walid Mosque this morning for a health check-up, including a free vaccine injection provided by the ATM Health Medical Division in collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Health and Tabung Haji.
There are two types of vaccines given to prospective pilgrims at the Khalid Al Walid Mosque: the Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine (13-Valent Adsorbed), which is used to prevent pneumonia, and the Meningococcal vaccine, which plays a role in preventing brain infection.
After completing the visa and health examination, we are advised to wait for the offer letter from the Tabung Haji, which will be distributed later. The flight date will only be notified after receiving the Hajj offer from Tabung Haji.
Hajj Documentation Matters at TH KL Sentral Office (IFiC) at Jalan Stesen Sentral 5, Kuala Lumpur.
PROSPECTIVE PILGRIMS COURSE
On August 17, 2017, my wife and I attended the 2017 Prospective Pilgrims course at the Khalid ibn Walid Mosque organized by the Department of Veterans Affairs ATM (JHEV) in collaboration with the Armed Forces Religious Corps (KAGAT).
I don't remember the name of the Ustadz who gave the lecture during the course.
The objective of the Hajj Course is to provide Hajj exposure and guidance to Prospective Hajj participants, as well as information related to Hajj management and healthcare. It also aims to offer exposure and early preparation before the potential Hajj pilgrims depart for the Holy Land, in order to ensure a successful Hajj experience.
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