00:00Peace be upon you.
00:01Hajj behind the neighbor's door.
00:04In the cool garden of the mosque,
00:07Ustadz Ayub sat with the children who listened with rapt attention.
00:12Children, worship doesn't always have to be done far away, he said softly.
00:18Then he started telling the story of a shoe repairman named Muwafak.
00:24Muwafak is a simple man who for decades has been saving little by little for one big dream,
00:31going on the pilgrimage to Mecca.
00:34Every coin he earned from repairing his shoes, he saved with great anticipation.
00:38Until finally after 30 years, his savings were enough.
00:42The day of departure is almost here.
00:45Ikhram clothes have been prepared.
00:47His heart swelled at the thought of the Kaaba, which he had only longed for in prayer.
00:54However, before leaving, he smelled a strange aroma from his neighbor's house, Mrs. Zainab.
01:01Worry made him knock on the door.
01:03The door opened.
01:05Mrs. Zainab's face was pale.
01:07The children looked weak.
01:10In a low voice, he admitted that he had not eaten for three days.
01:15She was forced to cook something inedible so that her children would stop crying from hunger.
01:22Disgusted went home with a restless heart.
01:25In front of him was a hajj bag and gold coins from decades of savings.
01:30Inner turmoil occurs.
01:33Going on Hajj means leaving your neighbors hungry.
01:37Helping means giving up one's dreams.
01:40After a moment of silence, he took out all his savings.
01:44Without leaving a single piece, he handed it to Mrs. Zainab.
01:49Use this for your family.
01:51He said sincerely.
01:53Mother Zainab's tears flowed.
01:56Muafak smiled.
01:58He knows.
01:59That year he would not see the temple.
02:03But his heart felt light and peaceful.
02:06Ustadz Ayub closed his story.
02:08Children, even though the convert did not go on the Hajj, Allah accepted his sacrifice.
02:14It is even said that his reward is equivalent to an accepted Hajj because he chose to help the starving.
02:20A child asked.
02:22So, helping others is more important, right, Ustadz?
02:26Ustadz Ayub smiled.
02:28Helping others is a very noble form of worship.
02:33Sometimes, the most beautiful pilgrimage is behind your neighbor's door.
02:37Thank You.
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