Umra with Farook in Nov 2019

My son Farook wanted me to accompany them for an Umra. Initially I thought I will not be able to do it in this age. Then he said we will go by flight and will stay near to Haram. So I agreed.  He arranged visa , flight tickets and booked Zam Zam Pullman near to Haram for accommodation. Mansoor gave me some Saudi Rials for use and charity there.

On 21st my sons Mansoor and Jakharia took us to Airport. Myself, Farook and Fathima took off in Kuwait Airways to Madeena. Reached Madeena on time and in taxi arrived the hotel. Then we proceeded to Masjidu Nabawi did ziarat and could pray in Roudha Shereef. Magrib to Isha we remained in Mosque in zikar and reciting Quran and then slept in the hotel. 22nd morning could go for Tahajjat and fajar. Then we went for Juma early for Salatu Dhuha and Juma prayer . After Juma we came to room and got ready to leave Madeena. By 2 left Madeena to Mecca in Ihram cloth. Stopped in Meeqat prayed 2 rakat and made the Niyya for Umra for the sake of Subaida and proceeded to Mecca with Talbiat. Alhamdulillah reached Mecca after Isha time checked in the hotel and came to Haram by 8. Stopped Talbiah after seeing Kaba. Rush was not that much. Made duas near Kaba and went to Hajarul Aswad and started Tawaf. During Tawaf after 3rd round small rain started. We didn't stop and completed 7 rounds of Tawaf. It was a great experience. After praying 2 rakat behind Maqame Ibraheem and drinking Zum Zum water started Sahee from Safa to Marwa and then Marwa to Safa and in 7 walking and duas finished at Marwa. Made lots of dua and myself and Farook shaved our head and returned to hotel by 11. Alhamdulillah everything went on well and Farook and Fathima assisted me.

On 23rd prayers duas and Quran recitation and rest. On 24th after Asar we said wida to Kaba with duas and left for Jeddah in taxi. In Kuwait Airways left for Kuwait. Reached Kuwait in time. Mansoor and Jakharia were there in the Airport to receive us. Reached home by 11.30

Alhamdulillah it was a great experience and I am thankful to Farook and Fathima for taking the responsibility of caring and supporting me to do this Umra peacefully and correctly. May Allah accept our Umra and all ibadaa and duas Aameen 

Dr. Mohamed Ali Essa 

Witnessing death of important relations

                         

                                             

I have witnessed death of 3 important relatives. First was my grand father Ahamed Hajee Essa Sait who lead a very simple life spending almost entirely his income for us as my father had no income from 1953. My grand father was sick in 1961 at Malikayil home in Kayamkulum. One day suddenly he said he is worried why his vehicle has not reached to take him may be there is a breakdown. People there took it as a joke and asked whether they could also go. He said no, now it is only for him and they can come later. Then he wanted to pass urine and two people took him for that. Then he returned lied down and said Lailaha Illalla and breathed his last. Even now when I remember this I am surprised how he could predict his death and died so peacefully.

Then I witnessed death of my father Essa Ahamed Sait.  He was diagnosed as having throat cancer in 1974 beginning. My brother took him to Madras Cancer institute. It was in the last stage and the doctors asked to take him back. He came to Cochin knowing fully well that his last time has come. He was prepared for death. I reached Cochin. He was not in good terms with few. He asked me to call them and he has asked forgiveness from them. Then whoever comes he used to ask whether  it is Friday and whether time is 3. He was in Gauthom hospital and the owner Dr. Jayachandran was his friend. He permitted all the vacant rooms to be occupied by our family. My father breathed his last on a Friday early Morning at 3 on 20th Sept 1974 in the presence of all relatives and reciting Allah slowly. I am still surprised how he could exactly predict his day and time.

The third is my mother in law Suleka Bai.  In 1978 she was in my brother in law house in Quilon.  I was staying this side of 3rd mile stone bridge and they were on the other side. 2nd day of Eid I brought her to my house. Unusually this time she said not to close our door and keep a glass of water nearby. By mid night I heard her repeatedly telling Allah and also I felt she has breathing problem. I called my wife to make hot water. My mother in law held my wife's hand and made her sit nearby and put her head in her daughter's lap. I felt the sound stopping and jumped out of my bed dipped my finger in water and put one drop of water in her mouth. She breathed her last then.

All the three knew their time of departure and got prepared. None had any money or possessions with them and that may be the reason they could go peacefully. May Allah forgive all their sins and give them highest place in Jannah Aameen

Dr. Mohamed Ali Essa 

QATAR TRIP

Visit to DOHA QATAR

Me and my son Mansoor decided to go to Qatar from Kuwait to see the place and visit some of our relatives there  on 26th Sept 2019 for 2 days. Visa will be available on arrival at Qatar. My 2nd son Farook gave few Qatri Rial for expenses there. We have booked tickets in Kuwait Air and stay in Golden Tulip.

My 3rd son Jakharia dropped us to the Airport. Flight was on time and person from Hotel took us to the hotel and we were given accommodation in room 1201 in the Executive Launge . We took rest. One of our relatives Haneef  had a heart attack few days back in Qatar.

On 27th the next day son of Haneef  Izhar came and  took us to show his father in the hospital. He was happy to see us. He is improving and will be discharged soon. Izhar then took us for Juma and lunch and then dropped us to another relative Altaf's house. Altaf is the gr son of my direct uncle.The full family greeted us with great pleasure and after discussions and tea took us to another relative Najeeb house where they were also very  happy to see us. Najeebs daughter and son in law  where also there. Then we returned with Altaf to his house and had a great dinner and then he dropped us to the hotel.

Next day 28th Morning Altaf came and took us to the National Science Museum. It is a lotus shaped big Museum worth seeing . Many visitors were there. We went round and took many pics. Then Altaf took us for lunch and dropped us to the hotel. We took some rest. Altaf and wife then came to the hotel with some sweets and left. The hotel person dropped us to the Airport. Flight on time and arrived Kuwait by 8.30. Mansoor's son Yousuf came to Airport to receive us.

The trip was wonderful with visiting relatives and sight seeing. But Doha was very humid. I am thankful to Allah to make me see one more country in Gulf. I am thankful to my son Mansoor who took me in spite of his busy schedule. He came exclusively for me and may Allah give him barkat Aameen