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Best for you, MAKASSAR - Two young men from South Sulawesi, Fiko Adyaksa and Sultan Airlangga under the burning sky of Mecca fueled by the spirit of millions of Muslims.
They stood and recited the talbiyah with deep emotion: Labbaik, Allahumma Labbaik.
At the ages of 22 and 24, they underwent a spiritual journey that not many people can experience in their entire lives.
For Fiko and Sultan, performing Hajj is not just a religious ritual.
This is the peak of a dream that their family has long woven.
Dreams that began more than a decade ago.
In 2012, when Fiko was still in elementary school, their parents enrolled them in the long queue of prospective Hajj pilgrims.
That day marked the beginning of a long journey to the Holy Land.
With their mother, they were finally sent off in 2025, joining Group 16 of the Makassar City Embarkation, together with pilgrims from Pangkep Regency.
For more than a month, they carried out the pilgrimage rituals, from tawaf to throwing the jamarat, from standing in the plain of Arafah to following the footsteps of the Prophet.
Their return on Monday, June 23, 2025, was warmly welcomed at the Regent's Residence in Belopa Utara District.
Since dawn, family and relatives have been waiting. Fiko and Sultan descended from the bus wearing white robes and turbans, their purchases from Saudi Arabia.
"Earlier, I just changed clothes in Siwa, Wajo," said the Sultan while smiling.
Fiko is not a typical teenager who is immersed in the noise of social life.
I grew up in a simple yet value-rich environment.
Since graduating from SMA Negeri 5 Luwu, he decided not to go to college, choosing instead to help the family business at Bajo Market.
His parents' gold shop is open only twice a week, every Tuesday and Saturday.
It was from that small store that Fiko absorbed the lessons about hard work and sincerity.
Before departure, Fiko showed extraordinary dedication.
She is diligent in following the manasik guidance, memorizing the prayers, and understanding the pillars and prohibitions during ihram.
All he did with sincerity and discipline.
Now, after returning from the Holy Land, he kept an extraordinary memory of performing pilgrimage together with his mother and brother.
Although he occasionally shares his valuable moments through social media, Fiko ensures that the main focus is on worship.
For him, the title "Haji" is not a social status to be shown off.
Ia and Sultan do not mind if people call them without any titles.
From Bone, a similar story came from Mirna Baharuddin.
At the age of 31, he had performed the pilgrimage to Mecca, which he had started planning since the age of 16.
She left together with her parents, part of Group 9 Embarkation Makassar.
Although still young, Mirna completed the entire worship routine well, and even remained enthusiastic in sharing her story with her friends on social media.
"Many are surprised that I could perform the Hajj at this age," she said. Upon returning to her homeland, she felt deep emotion and gratitude. She even harbored the hope of returning to the Holy Land in the future.
The phenomenon of young hajis like Fiko, Sultan, and Mirna is not a coincidence.
In South Sulawesi, this trend has been strengthening in recent years.
This year, Makassar Embarkation recorded 15,856 hajj pilgrims from 41 groups, some of whom are young people under the age of 25.
According to the Head of the Hajj and Umrah Implementation Sector (PHU) of the South Sulawesi Ministry of Religion, Ikbal Ismail, this phenomenon arises from the collective awareness of the community about the long hajj queues.
With waiting times that can reach up to 30 years, many parents enroll their children at a young age.
Data from satudata.kemenag.go.id records that the Hajj pilgrims (JCH) from South Sulawesi under the age of 20 reached 5,145 people.
Although in general the pilgrims are still dominated by those aged 40 and above, the presence of young pilgrims is a refreshing breeze for the implementation of the pilgrimage in the future.
This train also carries new hope. The young generation, who are religious, physically strong, and have a high spirit of worship, will become the backbone of the nation's spiritual regeneration.
However, as Ikbal reminded, they also must maintain their intention, making worship the main goal, not just an exotic journey full of photos and souvenirs.
Behind the white turbans and robes they wear, great hopes are stored.
The hope of the patient family waiting, from the dreams that time cannot erase, and from the current generation treading the footsteps of the Prophet with conscious steps.
Aji Lolo Becomes the Turning Point in Irma's Life
No need to wait for gray hair, no need to wait for retirement.
At the age of 28, Irma had already set foot in the Holy Land.
She became one of the youngest pilgrims from Takalar Regency, part of the 2025 departure group.
A total of 259 hajj pilgrims from Takalar were officially departed to Makkah on May 15, 2025, through Makassar Embarkation.
Among the hundreds of faces filled with hope and prayers, Irma appeared with a youthful spirit and a spiritually mature soul.
"so that I can fulfill the fifth pillar of Islam while still healthy and strong," said Irma when confirmed by tribun, Friday (5/7/2025).
Irma is a resident of Kampung Beru Village, Biringkassi Village, Galesong District, Takalar Regency.
I registered for hajj since 2011, at the age of 14.
After waiting for 14 years through the regular channel, his name finally made it onto this year's departure list.
Mix well at departure
Nervous, eager, and doubtful are three feelings that accompany the days before departure.
However, once they set foot in Makkah, that feeling was immediately replaced by calmness and gratitude.
"Initially a mix of nervousness and emotion. But once there, it became calmer and full of gratitude," said Irma.
Hajj, for him, is not merely fulfilling the duty of a Muslim, but also a spiritual journey that changes his perspective on life.
"Going home is different. There's a new spirit, the heart is more peaceful. It's like being given provisions to improve oneself in the future," said the woman who daily sells cosmetics.
Haji Does Not Have to Be Old
Irma never worried about others' opinions regarding her young age when she went on pilgrimage.
Ia just wants to be an example that going on pilgrimage does not have to wait until old age.
"Family is very proud. Friends are also amazed, many have been motivated. And alhamdulillah, there has never been any negative judgment," he said.
Amidst the implementation of worship, Irma shared some valuable moments on social media.
I know, there are many eyes watching.
But more than that, he wants to give positive spirit and a sense of gratitude.
"Friends gave a lot of prayers and encouragement. They were happy too, even some said they were also motivated," said the graduate of SMAN 1 Galesong Utara.
Can be called Haji
The title "haji" which is usually given to pilgrims upon their return from the Holy Land, Irma doesn't take it too seriously.
Whether called "Haji" or not, what matters is the quality of his life after performing Hajj.
"It's okay if I'm called 'haji'. But I focus more on the change in myself after performing hajj. That is more important," he said.
Profile
Name: Irma
Age: 28 years old
Place, Date of Birth: Beru Village, May 6, 1998
Address: Dusun Kampung Beru, Biringkassi Village, Galesong District, Takalar
Education:
SD Negeri 99 Kampung Beru
SMP Negeri 2 Galesong
Galesong Utara State Senior High School
Job: Cosmetic Salesperson
Parents:
Verse: H. Sangkala Nai
Mother: Hj. Salaman Dg Puji. (*)
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