Inul Daratista's Story: The Turning Point in Her Life Came During the Hajj Pilgrimage, Her Prayers Were Answered and Blessings Flowed

Kapanlagi.com - The singer Inul Daratista shared an inspirational story about her journey during the Hajj pilgrimage in 2007-2008. Amidst the fame and criticism she received for her controversial 'ngebor' dance style, the Hajj became a significant turning point in her life.

Inul admitted to praying a lot there, asking for health, smooth blessings, and the noble intention to send others to the Holy Land. During the Hajj, Inul felt that her life was made easier in every way. She recounted that even though she brought a lot of money in the form of riyals, that money was not used at all.

"Oh, I went for Hajj, brought money, a lot. But it was in riyals. It was not used at all, intact. I don’t know. If I wanted to eat, someone would give it. If I saw a carpet, someone would give it. If I saw chocolate, someone would give it. Everything was given to me," Inul revealed when met in the Cipinang area, East Jakarta, recently.

1. Made Easier & Receiving the Best Respect

Inul feels as if she is always provided for while in the Holy Land. Even when the prayer area is full, suddenly there is space that opens up for her.

"So I never lack, even when I want to pray and run out of space, suddenly I get a spot, like I just move aside myself," she said.

This spiritual experience truly changed Inul's life. She feels that all the criticisms about her as a dangdut singer known for her 'ngebor' style did not prevent her from receiving the respect she felt while in the Holy Land.

"Alhamdulillah, that was the best turning point for me. Because when people say, dangdut singer, ngebor, showing off my backside, being poked at, basically saying all sorts of bad things, but Alhamdulillah it turns out I actually received the best respect," said Inul.

2. Praying to Be Able to Send Others to the Holy Land

Adam Suseno's wife prayed earnestly in Mecca, and she is grateful because all her prayers were answered. In addition to health and smooth fortune, Inul also asked to have a lot of money to be able to send others to the Holy Land.

"I have asked for prayers for health and smooth fortune. And if I have a lot of money, I want to bring many people here. And thank God, until today I still have a promise to Allah to send them when there is fortune," she explained.

Inul's desire to send people to the Holy Land has now come true. So far, she has helped send 11 people, consisting of employees and others who have touched her heart.

"Right now, there are 11 people. There are employees, and there are others who touched me, I sent them," she said.

3. Unique Experiences in the Holy Land

Another unique experience, Inul mentioned that she had prepared money to donate to those in need, but not a single person approached her. Even when she was at the Nabawi Mosque, she was treated specially by a female officer.

"Suddenly, one of the female police called me. Even though I was with a large group, she said, 'come here, come here.' I was given a place to pray in front of the Prophet's tomb, and I wasn't asked to leave for a long time," said Inul.

After the pilgrimage, Inul's best prayer was also answered. Not even a year after returning from Mecca, she was blessed with the pregnancy of her son, who is now almost 16 years old.

"Thank God everything was made easy by Allah. My best prayer has also been granted. Less than a year after the pilgrimage, I was already blessed with my son, who is now almost 16 years old," she concluded.

(kpl/ums)