The Majestic Portrait of Al Ula 'The City Avoided by the Prophet', Visited by BCL and Tiko during Umrah until Criticized by Netizens

kapanlagi 09 Jan 2024 14:04

Kapanlagi.com - Bunga Citra Lestari (BCL) chose to perform Umrah during the New Year's Eve. After completing the Umrah rituals, she, along with Tiko Aryawardhana, Noah Sinclair, and her mother, took the opportunity to explore Al Ula City.

This has sparked controversy among netizens. Al Ula is considered a cursed city that was avoided by the Prophet. Facing many criticisms, BCL did not stay silent. She explained that it was not Al Ula City that was forbidden, but a place called Mada'in Saleh (Hegra), the burial place of the Thamud people.

During their time in Al Ula City, BCL and Tiko Aryawardhana engaged in various enjoyable activities, including swimming, dining at restaurants, and playing on a trampoline.

Here are the portraits of BCL and Tiko during their visit to Al Ula Citycompiled on Tuesday (09/01/2024).

1. Criticism from Netizens for Visiting the City of Al Ula

Portrait of BCL and family (Source: Instagram/itsmebcl)

After completing the umrah pilgrimage, BCL, Tiko Aryawardhana, Noah Sinclair, and their mother went to the city of Al Ula. They received a lot of criticism from netizens for visiting the cursed city that the Prophet avoided. Not only did they stay silent and enjoy their time with family, BCL apparently responded to the criticism by commenting that the forbidden place to visit is Mada'in Saleh (Hegra), the burial place of the Thamud people, not the city of Al Ula.

“That's the reason why we need to ‘learn religious knowledge,’” wrote the account @salsabilaulh.

“Al-Ula is the city that the Prophet Muhammad avoided,” wrote the account @retnoyuniarty.

“Fyi. Not all places in the Al Ula region are forbidden. Only Mada'in Saleh / Hegra is forbidden. Because there are many burial sites of the Thamud people. Wallahualam,” wrote the account @arminareka_travel.

“The place that is not encouraged to visit is Madain Saleh (Hegra). This place is within 30km, around 20 minutes from Al Ula. Please read more about it,” wrote the account @noorazninatasha.

2. Watching Outdoor Movies

Portrait of BCL and Tiko Aryawardhana (Source: Instagram/itsmebcl)

When in Al Ula, BCL and Tiko Aryawardhana tried a new activity, which is watching movies outdoor. When the sky was dark, they watched with the help of a projector that illuminated one of the cliffs.

3. Dining at a Restaurant

Portrait of BCL and Tiko Aryawardhana (Source: Instagram/itsmebcl)

BCL and Tiko Aryawardhana also had lunch at one of the restaurants in Al Ula. They, along with Noah Sinclair, enjoyed a spectacular view that they have never experienced elsewhere.

4. Swimming in Al Ula

Portrait of BCL (Source: Instagram/itsmebcl)

BCL swims while in the city of Al Ula. She wears a ciput as a head cover because she forgot to bring a swimming cap. Swimming with the view of the cliffs in Al Ula is one of the amazing things for BCL.

5. Playing Trampoline in Al Ula

Portrait of BCL (Source: Instagram/itsmebcl)

In the city of Al Ula, BCL also plays trampoline among the towering cliffs. She still tries to jump even though her body is not always balanced.

6. What Tribe is Bunga Citra Lestari From?

BCL is known as a woman of Minangkabau descent.

7. What is the Meaning of the Name Bunga Citra Lestari?

When combined, it can be said that the meaning of the name Bunga Citra Lestari is a depiction of a beautiful and eternal flower.

8. Where Does Noah, BCL's Son, Go to School?

According to his Instagram account, Noah attends an international standard school called Australia Independent School or AIS.

9. What is BCL's Father's Occupation?

Despite being almost 80 years old, BCL's father still looks very fit. This has impressed netizens on social media who have given him various praises. Speaking of occupation, Muchlis Rusli is known to hold a prestigious profession. He is a Bank Indonesia official.