Happy couple.

Not us, of course!

Today is a special day for Yus and her future husband (this was written prior to the solemnization. Time: 10:07 AM). At 5:30 AM, my wife and I sped off to LCCT airport right after Subh prayer and arrived exactly 1 hour before departure time. We had to leave our cutie pies behind – Sakeenah and Aneesah.

Come to think of it, after a long while, my wife and I haven’t been able to go back to Kelantan. With two kids still young and vulnerable, it was the only logical option we could make. When we were about to leave, Sakeenah and Aneesah were still sleeping  soundly. We kissed them goodbye and left at once.

We arrived at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in Kelantan on time and even had the chance to grab breakfast from a nearby restaurant, alhamdulillah. Prior to that, we went to get the rental car – a Perodua Viva via JW Car Rental. I can’t remember how much we paid for the rental (such short term memory!) but I guess it was within RM60 – RM70 range. Anyway, we arrived safely at Masjid Langgar and here are a few pictures taken:

Sleeping beauty Aneesah.	Sleeping beauty Sakeenah.	Just an hour before departure.
On the way to Masjid Langgar.	Happy bride. Masjid Langgar in the background.	Zul eagerly waits for 'the moment'.
The Imam checking and verifying the witnesses' credentials.	A missing witness in action? Yus and the family decides on a new witness candidate - me!	With 'bismillah', the solemnization procedure begins.
Listening to the sermon.	Listening to the sermon.	Listening to the sermon.
The Imam reads out husband and wife's obligations.	The Imam reads out husband and wife's obligations.	Zul solemnizes.
Zul solemnizes.	Zul solemnizes.	Alhamdulillah. Yus finally becomes a wife.
Relieved. All tensions released.	Imam asked to verify information.	The 'Upacara Batal Air Sembahyang' about to commence.
Ingenius!	Book of dowry.	Yus' mother blesses her daughter's marriage.
Zul & mother-in-law.	Yus & father-in-law.	Yus's father communicates the following agenda.
Zul & father-in-law.	Married happily ever after.	Two families united.
Zul and Yus' parents.	Zul & Yus.	Scene at Yus' wedding.
Enjoying their meal - specially served by my dear wife.	Wonderful meal.	Happy weds.
Flanking the bride and bridegroom.

Time: 11:28 AM

We have just reached Tok Ayah and Mok‘s house in Kota Bharu after attending Yus & Zul’s akad nikah. The solemnization went out smooth and quickly – no attempt from the Imam to question the bridegroom’s knowledge on rukun nikah, aqidah, and the like. Here are a few captures of the event:

Congratulations to Yus & Zul! Baarakallahu lakuma wa baaraka a’laikuma wa jama’a bainakuma filkhair. Amiin. Semoga kebahagiaan berkekalan hingga ke hujung hayat.