Young Couple Finds 'Second Honeymoon' Experience During Hajj Pilgrimage

For Mufidatul Faizah, 36, and Agus Salim, 39, performing the Hajj pilgrimage together felt like a "second honeymoon." The couple, who performed Hajj at a relatively young age, expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing the physical demands of the journey.

"Alhamdulillah we could leave young. Very grateful because here (in the Holy Land) the body is very relied upon. We are both like newlyweds," Faizah told Republika with a smile. Salim echoed her sentiments, describing Hajj as a journey involving physical, spiritual, and financial commitment, all directed towards worshipping Allah.

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Alhamdulillah we could leave young. Very grateful because here (in the Holy Land) the body is very relied upon. We are both like newlyweds.

Salim noted that performing Hajj at a young age offers advantages, including the opportunity to explore various significant sites. The couple undertook their pilgrimage independently, allowing them to visit places like Jabal Khandamah, Jabal Nur, and Jabal Tsur in Mecca, and Jabal Uhud in Madinah, which offers a beautiful night view.

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I pray that those who have not registered for Hajj will register soon and be granted sustenance by Allah to perform Hajj soon.

Their advice to those planning Hajj is to begin saving from a young age. They even suggest registering children as soon as they reach junior high school age if financially feasible. "I pray that those who have not registered for Hajj will register soon and be granted sustenance by Allah to perform Hajj soon," Salim said.

The couple stressed that commitment is key to maintaining harmony during the Hajj pilgrimage. While solo pilgrims might face loneliness, couples encounter challenges like differing desires. "Because sometimes the wife wants to go to the mall, the husband wants to go to the mosque. So there must be a commitment, for example, go to the mosque first then to the mall," Salim explained.

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Because sometimes the wife wants to go to the mall, the husband wants to go to the mosque. So there must be a commitment, for example, go to the mosque first then to the mall.