Sudirman, People With Disabilities Can Go On Hajj By Setting Aside Rp. 20,000 From Profit Selling Credit

Sudirman Takes Hajj (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Sudirman, a hajj candidate with a disability from East Luwuk, Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi Province, has finally set foot in the Holy Land. He did a long struggle by using the money he saved from selling pulses.

"I never imagined it before, let alone direct Friday prayers at the Prophet's Mosque," Sudirman said as quoted from ANTARA, Saturday, June 18.

After waiting for 12 years, Sudirman, who collected Rp. 20,000 per day from selling pulses, finally flew from his hometown and arrived in Medina.

"Selling credit, every time I have more, I save at least 20 thousand a day, collect it. My parents also help," said the father of one child.

He went to the Holy Land with his aunt, while his wife had not received a call for Hajj.

With his limited condition due to his small stature unlike other people, he felt it was very helpful during worship in the Holy Land, many helped and were like family.

But he doesn't want to be treated like someone who can't afford it because of his body condition. He wanted to be treated like any other pilgrim.

"Everything is good here, the food is delicious, it's like having a new family. Since entering the embarkation until here, we have always been assisted, never brought it myself," he said, appreciating the services provided by Indonesian Hajj officers.

His parents motivated Sudirman to go on a pilgrimage, perfecting the fifth pillar of Islam. "Don't be discouraged, there must be a way here," he motivated him to go on a pilgrimage.