A Sri Lankan couple Ashraf and Fatima has been serving the Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in Masjid al-Haram 🕋, Makkah for 17 years.
They’re amongst 12,000 staff appointed by the Saudi Authorities to serve Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
A proud job
In an interview, they stated that they really feel blessed and honored to serve the holiest shrine for 17 years. It’s certainly a blessing for them that they’ve been chosen by the Almighty for such a activity.
It’s a job that not solely permits them to earn a residing but additionally be near Allah Almighty.
Fatima was appointed first
Recalling their lengthy journey, Fatima unfolded that it was she who was first appointed to work at Masjid al-Haram 🕋. At the moment, her activity was to maintain the ladies’s prayer areas. She would unfold out prayer mats and rugs and maintained them.
She known as her husband
Quickly, she wished her husband to grow to be a part of the Haram Presidency’s workforce. It was after 4 years that she requested the Haram Presidency to permit her to convey her husband from Sri Lanka and be part of the workforce.
Fortunately, the presidency had no objection and Ashraf was appointed for working at Masjid al-Haram 🕋.
Ashraf was first not prepared to depart his house nation and accept a job in Saudi Arabia, however Fatima saved on insisting and he modified his thoughts. Now, he’s completely satisfied about doing so. It’s an honorable and dignified job to serve the worshippers.
Carried out Umrah 900 instances
He stated that this job brings him pleasure, happiness, and honor. He and his spouse work in shifts and assist one another out.
They’re able to carry out Umrah on a weekly foundation which implies performing Umrah round 900 instances. Could Allah settle for their efforts and reward them in loads.
Supply: Saudi Gazette
