it is always being stressed by the ustazs(=trainers) that one must 'settle' all debts and change one's repulsive habits before going for Haj. An example given is that if one 'accidentally' caused the death of another due to traffic accident has to pay blood money for it. And it is always mentioned that one has to be extra pious before departing for the Holy Land.
During the "Kursus Perdana Haji' just a couple of weeks before my departure, I noticed many would-be Hajis took two or three food rations for himself causing the shortage of food packages. Several would-be Hajis couldn't get their ration. Now if one deliberately taking food belonging to others, depriving others of their entitlement what use is them going for Haj?
In Medina and Mecca hotels, the Hajis and Hajjahs lost all inhibitions when it comes to collecting food packages. And the habit of jumping the queues at any service counters shows the ugly side of Malaysians and Moslems!
Old habits die hard, even among those chosen to be the Guests of Allah!
yes..when it comes to food..many forget that there are others' ration too..
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