A Spiritual Journey: Hajj Pilgrims Returning Home by Boeing 747
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Join me on a “once-a-lifetime” experience to fly with Hajj pilgrims back home on Stage 2 of Hajj Flight.
I started my journey flying on an “empty” Boeing 747-400 from Fujairah, UAE to Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This is the beginning of stage 2 of Hajj Flight which takes pilgrims back to their home country after Hajj. It was a “surreal” experience to have the entire Boeing 747 to myself on the ferry flight.
After arrival at Madinah, Garuda Indonesia Hajj crew joined our flight and preparation went underway. The temperature in Madinah was too hot for the fully loaded 747 to take off on time. We have to wait for the temperature to cool down. The boarding took over an hour as most passengers were elderly pilgrims who needed assistance. There was a sea of incoming passengers; tired but happy to go home peacefully.
We eventually departed 2 hours behind the schedule once the temperature cooled down. Our destination is Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia. During the flight, many Hajj pilgrims changed into their celebration costumes and it is unique to the Makassar culture. Several onboard prayers were also performed. The Hajj tour leader explained what they achieved in their pilgrimage. The pilgrim has a profound feeling of having undergone a life-transforming spiritual experience.
Flying with all the pilgrims on their journey home was an absolute honor. A meaningful flight filled with great humanity and joyous moments! It is truly beyond words to describe the feeling when the pilgrims arrived at home.
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Christian here, this was an unbelievably beautiful video. I'm from rural farmer America, but I spent a lot of my post high school pre career traveling and being exposed to other cultures. The most beauty and human kindness I've ever felt and seen was Muslim majority countries and eastern European countries. I just wish more America opened their eyes and get to see we share this big Earth, we all have beautiful cultures to share here.
I just wanted to stop by and say Thank you for this beautiful comment!! We need more people like you in the world!!!! ALOHA from Maui
Yes. We need to open our eyes, open our mind that we can live coexist.
Amen!! Beautifully said. Your wish is also my wish. More Americans need to open their eyes and experience other cultures to truly understand our differences but also our similarities.
But the world will turn on us Christians soon. The Bible has prophesied this. All those nice people will turn on us.
not only America but the whole world must open their eyes.
Finally I found out who you are sam chui. I was in the plane, I see you filming and taking photos. And people ask who you are. I have no clue. Thank you for your video. This is my memorable flight ever.
Selamat datang kembali ke Tanah Air. Semoga jadi ki Haji/Hajjah Mabrur
Ma shaa Allah
@Mata_Netizen Aamiin
He is a human being like thousands of other people! So make him popular!
Thank to Allah, this year 2024 i got opportunity to become muslim pilgrim who perfomed hajj, fristly my condolence to people who passed away during hajj. Second thing i want to mention here is the best people i met in jajj they were Indonesian men and women , where very humble , polite, respectful , integration, kindness, doing performance of hajj very well, majority in terms of population, proud their language and culture,
Thanks
your brother from Somalia
Ibrahim Hussein Nour
Passed away during hajj?please explain how this happened
@@strongbow310Saudia 163, Nigerian 2120 PIA 740
This hajj series are so special and so unique. Thank you Sam.
My pleasure!
Whaiting 2025 again
Amazing video Sam. Thank you for joining us and making our job visible. For us, Aquiline International Team, for pilots, engineers, office managers, ground staff this mission is very important, because by doing it, we help thousand of people to make their dream come true. Garuda Indonesia is doing tremendous project as a National Carrier of Indonesia and we Aquiline International playing our humble role in this projects acting somehow behind the scenes providing our aircraft and our people and our devotion to it. I wish I was on this flight that day too. Have good luck sir! Your work is fantastic. Roman. CEO Aquiline International
how did bro comment 47 minutes ago if the video was posted 24 minutes ago
HOW DID BRO DO THIS (for those who are late, he posted a comment 46 minutes ago but this video was posted only 25)
Great job for Aquiline International and amazing performance , two thumbs up for you …. 👍👍🤲
aquiline has time machine.. 😮
@@av3ffx maybe the CEO got to see the video before it was posted and emailed Sam the comments? Who cares?
I think this Hajj series is the best you have ever made. Both videos were informative, touching, and emotional.
Thank you for taking us with you on this journey!❤
strongly agree
Agree..and ive subscribed sam after soooo long
These hajj flights are amazing, they show how dedicated and compassionate airlines are to carry out these beautiful religious traditions
I'm literally in love with Indonesian people, just amazing to watch their love and dedication towards the pilgrims, may ALLAH (SWT) bless them all immensely ❤❤❤❤❤
That's Southeast Asia for ya
Indonesian is so nice and warm
Allahumma Barek
May Allah grant every Muslim the invitation to complete Hajj.
Aamiin
Aamiin🤲
amin
Amiin
Aameen
It's really a mix feeling seeing this series as an Indonesian who work in Saudi. Happy, sad, laugh and tears all at the same time watching these pilgrims from my hometown in Makassar with their custom and culture. For us Moslems from Makassar and South Sulawesi in general, going for hajj is like one of our main goals in life. People may save money for years just going for Hajj. You may find many of them living in a very modest house, but they manage to pay for the hajj fee. The queue for Hajj in South Sulawesi is among the longest one in Indonesia. You need to wait for up to 47 years if you register this year in 2024. So, no wonder they might celebrate it as if they act like a champ coming back from the battle with a victory once they land back home.
I really appreciate this Sam for showcasing what other people dont see.
Sam, we, the Indonesian people, would like to express our gratitude to you and the entire crew responsible for overseeing the Hajj pilgrimage flight and documenting the journey. We sincerely hope that the joy of performing Hajj will continue to inspire and uplift the spirits of the pilgrims throughout their lives. May you and all the crew members remain in excellent health and find lasting happiness in your lives.
The queen of the skies must be proud to take these pilgrims to Makkah ❤
Tearsdrop from my eyes watched this video. May ALLAH blessed and allowed me and my wife together go to hajj . Amiin Yaa ALLAH 🤲
Aameen
Aameen
Ameen...
Aameen 🤲
Allahumma Aamiin...may Allah make it easy for you and your wife to perform hajj one day.. Aamiin..
Sam Chui, let me express a big salute to the flight attendants and the flight crew.🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 They are truly compassionate and caring individuals. I have never seen a cabin crew take care of their passengers like the Indonesia Garuda group does. They are doing a magnificent job. Hats off to them! May Allah bless them and accept their good deeds.🙏🏻
Amazing, and what makes it more amazing when you know that just 100 years ago Pilgrims from Indonesia (and other Muslim countries in Asia-Pacific region) took the same trip by sea. At least 1 month voyage, and many didn't either make it to Mekaha or the trip back home.
Travel by air is for sure, in my opinion, is the most important invention in the human history.
Totally agree. There is even footage on TH-cam of pilgrims arriving by boat. But also the reception was totally different. People being transported by camels to their “hotels”. What a time that must have been, but also what a time to be alive.
Fun fact the one who discovered aviation was a Muslim his name was Abbas ibn Firnas but he wasn't successful in his invention but it was a study case that helped build up by the likes of Leonardo Da Vinci and he discovered air balloons since he saw that fire lifts the flying machine then the industrial era came by the year was 1903 Wright brothers after years of design were successful in creating the airplane aviation but at first was for military uses and wasn't until the after ww1 to ww2 that the airplane was used for commercial purposes and the 1950s the leap became higher until today.
This is very touching, Hope I can get my parents for hajj next year. Ameen
Aameen
Now Sam that was another fantastic video, not only for the aviation content. The compassion and love shown towards the pilgrims is amazing, what a wonderful international crew.
Glad you enjoyed it
indeed.. it was not only about aviation. this is a spirit to find the greatest achievement in their life.
May God accept their performance of Hajj and may we all experience this kind of happiness ❤
Now curiosity got answer on how these ladies got ready with their blink blink attire before landed in Makasar. One of the unique way to cherish their return from hajj. I as Indonesian also amaze on how they prepared them shelves for such a joy and celebrate their return from hajj. Thanks for the flight attendant whom very helpful to them. And a big thanks to you Sam to get this footage for us to see how wonderful hajj flight especially this Makasar Group. Glad you enjoy it and let us also enjoy it..
This is wonderful. It is so heartwarming to witness airlines respecting religious traditions and aiding those who practice their traditions. The people waiting to board look so excited. Like I said, wonderful. I never thought about it being too hot to take off!! The elderly were treated with much respect and care. I am awed by the care and kindness. Happiness rules the day!
The human component of the 2 Hajj videos are a fantastic layer to your channel. Fantastic work!
Glad you like them!
Glad you like them! That is exactly why I wanted to come back after the first hajj flight. I was keen to be with them on their home coming journey again.
@@SamChui It was lovely to watch. Something we don't see every day. Thank you, Sam!
I'm Indonesian, I really cried when I saw this video, as if I felt what they feel when they make the Hajj, I miss you, O holy city, call me and my family, O Allah 🥹🥹🥹
I absolutely adore the distinctive fashion of the Hajj pilgrims from the city of Makassar and the province of South Sulawesi, Indonesia! The intricate golden embroidery and the dazzling bling make their attire truly stand out. It’s beautiful, unique, and one-of-a-kind. Love those sparkling details! 💎✨
Well said!
@@SamChui Thanks for covering the Indonesian Hajj flights, Sam! It's incredible to see all the effort behind these operations-massive numbers of passengers, giant planes, and enormous responsibilities. Truly impressive!
Thank you Sam. Wat a wonderful, amazing coverage Hajj flight. The care from the crew was outstanding.
Bangga sekali melihat kegiatan jamaah haji dari Makassar yang pulang dari ibadah haji di dalam pesawat, Boeing 747 queen of the sky. Para jamaah sangat unik, karena memakai kostum untuk merayakan ibadah haji mereka dan memang sudah tradisi tahun ketahun bagi jamaah haji Makassar. Semoga ibadah mereka diterima oleh Allah dan menjadi haji yang Mabrur.
Terimakasih Mr. Sam Chui sudah membersamai mereka dan membagikan video ini, sehingga kita para penonton, juga dapat merasakan salah satu momen perjalanan pulang ibadah haji dari Madinah menuju Makassar. Terimakasih juga para Crew Garuda Indonesia yang nampak begitu tulus dan penuh dedikasi dalam melayani tamu Allah. Video ini luar biasa dan sangat menyentuh hati.
Semoga aku dapat menjalankan ibadah seperti mereka, masih menunggu giliran sekitar 30 tahun lagi untuk berangkat ibadah Haji, InsyaAllah
Bismillah semoga dimudahkan
bangga pamer aurat
I have a big crush on that pilot I must say....the crew are so caring and patient. Such beautiful footage.
When you set out to make an aviation video and end up with a beautiful, moving documentary about humanity! What a world we live in!
The woman ground controller has the clearest voice of them all. Very easy to understand.
actually it was a male controller
@@ibnufa4027 😂
@@ibnufa4027 after listening again I believe you are correct.
i believe you meant the cabin attendant? on 21:12
@@itzDFOM no meant the airport ground controller who I now know was a man but sounded like a woman at first.
Ooh Garuda Indonesia still have a Boeing 747 for Hajj 😊😊 Very nice 😊😊
A decade ago in 2014, the saddest part of Philippine Airlines is when the Boeing 747, once hailed as the Queen of the Skies was officially retired after 40 Years which is unforgettable memories for PAL who used the Jumbo Jet from 1979 to 2014 and today it was replaced with Boeing 777 😊😊
This Year, Philippines and Indonesia turns 75 Years of Friendship and Aviation is the best thing when Garuda and PAL entered the codeshare agreement in aviation making the most friendly codeshare airlines in Asia Pacific and as for myself, I dream to ride Garuda Indonesia and Philippine Airlines someday because Indonesia is my dream country, a place of friendship and beautiful culture so with all my heart, I hope to see you in Indonesia soon 😊😊
Greetings from Calamba City, Laguna in the Philippines 🇵🇭💕🇮🇩
No, that's charter plane. Garuda Indonesia doesn't operate 747 for regular flight anymore
@@masbayuputra5901 Oh yeah Garuda Indonesia still used 747 as a charter one like Hajj planes, while PAL 747 are no longer used as regular flights since 2014 😊😊
Highest appreciation for you Sam, you kept your promise to cover a complete full Haj Flight of our Indonesian people...a million thanks 🙏❤❤❤
اَلسَّــــــــــــــــلاَمْ عَلَيْـــــــــــــــكُمْ وَ رَحْمَـــــةُ اللہِ وَ بَــــــــرَكَـــــــاْتُهُ
Waalaikumsalaam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh
وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته
Finally ..I've been waiting for this video after I watched the first Hajj video ...thank you Sam
My pleasure! One of my most memorable flight!
I was waiting for this return flight from Hajj. So glad all the pilgrims survived the heat and returned home safely. Learnt a lot about the temperature and weight regulation for the aircraft in order to take off safely and why it was not allowed to cruise higher than 29,000 ft. Very interesting.
Mashallah Hajj mumbarak to all of you.
May Allah (S.W..T) accept your Hajj. AMEEN
What a story of the lifetime religious journey, thank you Sam for covering both departure and return special hajj flights
The ladies look so beautiful after they changed and put makeup on. I’m so happy for they.
Masha allah bro, This is Indonesia, Biggest muslim country in the word with humble people🙏🏻
pakistan is the biggest now
Pakistan right now being the biggest muslim population fyi, but for ages Indonesia hold the title😊
@@apakabarhariini1991 agree, second now.
@@apakabarhariini1991yeah and Nigeria and Bangladesh will soon take the second spot too, they have an insanely high birthrate per woman
One of Sam's informative video, but this one at a different level as it tells a lot! Firstly, the 747 is still the Queen of the Skies with such a beauty and might. She may be 'old' but no aircraft compares to her. Secondly, it tells about the complex operation flying thousands of pilgrims during the hajj season, this flight being one of them. Finally, the viewers come to know that there are people who are faithful to their religion and who cherished this once in a life time pilgrimage. Thank you Sam and the crew of the flight.
This all was amazing; Hajj is lifetime achievements for these brothers and sisters from Indonesia. They wait many years for this journey. They all were very organized and peaceful. Seeing them coming and going back was beautiful experience. May Allah accept their holy journey Ameem.
Thanks Sam for showing this all
Thank you, Sam. Words can't express how I felt after watching the first and now this part of the Pilgrims' Journey. The emotions you conveyed resonated deeply with me, and likely with everyone who witnessed this remarkable journey. You did an outstanding job capturing this important event for Muslims and creating these exceptional episodes. Thank you once again.
Im from indonesi too (based on jakarta) but never see how other indonesian people from another regions came back from hajj. Thanks to this channel i can see tradition of makassar people😊 because in jakarta, people who came back from hajj emm.. just like a normal things like someone came back from abroad👍
As Sam noted, it's very moving to see the physical toll that this year's Hajj took on pilgrims, especially the elderly. A real reminder of how much Muslims are willing to sacrifice to complete their Hajj.
This was so sweet. Love seeing people live their dreams and accomplish their goals. Thanks for documenting this occasion, Sam. Very, very special.
Congratulations Sam - This was incredibly moving. It was lovely to see the sheer joy on the pilgrims faces as they complete their Hajj. Both videos were amazing and I enjoyed watching them very much. Peace and love to all!
Really incredible the effort the airline made to accommodate these folks. Touched my heart it did.
In Indonesia the pilgrim had to have waited years (7-15 years) before getting into the quota for Hajj. So the happiness of completing Hajj is very genuine. Thank you for capturing this moment Sam. I never thought you can pull this off. Truly amazing video.
35 tahun kalau daftar sekarang dari lombok
It's bring me back a lot of memories when i went there for the first Time in âge of 26 years old and when we come back home you become spécial because you have come from a unique journey doing the fifth pillars of islam and peoples call you "hadj" i hop to return one days inchallah. Thanks you Sam for the sharing it's a unique expérience in life but i hope many Muslims will do it when their are still young like i did alhamdoulilah.
Came back from Hajj 2 weeks ago, amazing journey and already missed the 2 Haram cities. Beautiful video by the way.
"I'm from indonesian selebes" 😂 maaf tapi ak ngakakkk, gemeshin banget tanteeee.. selamat sudah menunaikan ibadahnya 🎉 aku kristen tapi seruuu banget nntn ini baru tau ternyata sebahagia ini mreka yaa ❤️😍 aku nntnnya ngerasa bahagia juga aaaaaaa
I don’t care what the haters say about you Sam. Whatever the other so called aviation vloggers say about you, your contents will always be number one! Thank you for this series because this is what sets you apart from the rest. Fly high Sam!
Dear Sam, thank you so much for sharing this video with the world. It was great too see the Pelgrim flying for their Hajj. Thank you, thank you thank you.❤
All due respect for Indonesian people who are very polite.
Just remembered the Haji flight that crashed in Hatton Sri Lanka. My cousin lives next to the mountain and she can show the place on the mountain that the plane crashed from her house. This route goes over Sri Lanka and RIP for all those who died in that crash.
When that happened?
@@rachran7229 1974-December-04.
what airline and flight number?
I am so proud to see them. MasyaAllah.. Allahumma baariq❤ from Sulawesi..
wow, this is really emotional. Salute to all crew member to support the people like their own. They help them fulfill their dreams. Extreme aviation!! and thanks SAM bringing this to us.
hi Sam, thank you for the video of his hajj trip. We as Indonesians are happy with your video documentation. And as Muslims, we hope that your video can open the eyes of the world more if Indonesians, Muslims in Indonesia and Muslims around the world are friendly people. So, don't believe 100% in the news in the media that sometimes reports negative things about Muslims. It's nice to see your videos. Hopefully you feel at home on vacation in Indonesia.
Sam is having a good time being with all those Makassars lovely and bubbly hajjahs😂.. Masya Allah.
This is one of the most beautiful part after completing their Hajj and they are returning to their family
That landing on makassar was so smooth
Among your videos Sam, This is my favorite..exposing yourself to other cultures and seeing those beautiful costumes are truly one of a kind. More of these pls.
I got goosebumps and was touched when I saw your video about the journey home from the Hajj.
What an interesting video, Sam. These beautiful people went through a lot on their pilgrimage, especially with the extreme heat. I have to say that I was teary eyed at the end of this video. Thank you for sharing this incredible religious journey!
What an amazing video of a journey every Muslim yearns to make once in their lifetime. The love showed by the crew to their passengers and also by the Indonesian ground staff was beautiful.
I really admire the zeal of the elderly to perform Hajj in such unbelievably high temperature.
Thanks Sam for such an immersive videos for both legs 👍
P.S 5:55 The crew forgot to arm the ground spoilers before landing and did it manually
I hope I can go to Haj in the future before I passed away
Aamiin
Aamiiin.
Huge respect Sam on covering this to-from Hajj journey.
God bless all pilgrims . All back to home safely .
My condolence to the pilgrims who passed away during this Hajj. ❤
Amyn!
They are in good place inshaAllah
That landing was so smooth.! 😮😮(Specially after that kind of take off.!)
And special thanks to that Parson, who clarified about the culture, not part of religion.!
Best stream yet Sam. No promotion of the airline or product. Did a Hajj for Malaysian in 1982 and it was pretty much the same. Well done
Ur very lucky to travel with the Hajj pilgrimages travels. Masha Allah
Such a great experience to watch a Hajj Flight! Beautiful people and an amazing 747. I can't imagine evacuating that flight in under 90 seconds.✈️🙉
About 241 thousands Indonesian performing hajj this year...The waiting list for regular hajj in Jakarta Indonesia is about 55 years...in my home, East Java about 20-50 years...Thats why majority of the Indonesian hajj usually elderly... May we'll be performing Hajj one day...Thank u Mr Sam Chui n all the good people involving the Hajj operational...Keep up the good works..
Great inspirational video. Thank for doing this. A shout-out to Garuda and the wonderful supportive crew.
bunch of culture in the air, I love it, regards from Spain
One of a kind coverage Alhumdulillah. Tears couldn’t be held to see the beautiful homecoming. From the ground staff to the ones who served up in the sky , May God always bless you .
Thank you once again @sam
This series of yours touched my heart, God bless you every one.
Thank you so much Sam for the video. This was so heartwarming and spiritual; brought tears (of joy) in my eyes.
The pilgrims are the Ummati of Mohammed s.a.w. - may we all be part of that InshaAllah
Glad you showed the return flight as well. The heat took a terrible toll on the pilgrims this year. Read that over 1000 died. Thanks Sam
Wow Amazing.. Labbaik Allohumma Labbaik, Labbaik kala syar'ika laka Labbaik. Innal Hamdan wannikmata laka wal mull la Syarikalak. Semoga kita semua bisa naik Haji. Amin..
Congratulations for our muslem brothers and sisters who just completed performs hajj in Mecca and Medina. Hope Allah will give you Hajj of Mabrurah and huge of baraqah. Thank a lot for Sam Chui who making this amazing video of their holly journey.
Sam One of the best flight you covered in your channel. Truly amazing. Thanks
Totally awesome experience to have the honor in watching a very special video you made Sam, great to see all those Pilgrims returning back home., the 747 truely is still the Queen of the Skies as far as i'm concerned✈👍
Amazing to see the pilgrims go back home after successfully completing hajj
What a fun journey! That's amazing that you got the whole 747 to yourself, and then you shared it with the Hajj pilgrims. Hope you do it again someday!
This video is a lesson to humanity. Thank you, Sam. God bless you and everyone who made this flight, and all other pilgrim flights, possible. :)
Thanku Sam Chui brother this is special series particularly for Muslims to feel the happiness of our Muslim Brothers and Sisters for their blessed journey and for non Muslims to learn about Muslims besides what they learn from western mediaeval.
God bless u ❤
Thanks Sam for showing the momentous journey of Hajj flight. Hajj Mubarak to those returning.
Amazing series of Hajj flights. Thank you to showing us all the hard work done by the crew members. Really appreciate it. Love to all. ❤
Wow amazing .. i saw the going few days back n return today. Brought tears to my eyes it must b a overjoyed moment for all people to complete this great religious event successfully through many odds . Incl temp in saud this year. God bless all. Thanks Sam for this amazing vlog
Sam this was an amazing video. I could not imagine the faith each of these individuals has that one day it will be their turn to go to Mecca. Thank you for recording your interactions with the pilgrims. It was an amazing video. Greeting from L.A., California
Thanks Sam, for making this video. I almost shed my tears watching this video. Yes, hajj is incredible journey, because most of them only have one chance in their life.
Thank you Sam for this extraordinary video, I am very happy to be able to see this, I remember again when several years ago I was on a Boeing 744 as a GA pilgrimage crew. Thank you also to AquilineInternational
Congratulations hujjaj, May Allah accept all your prayers. ❤️😊
This is special Sam, wonderful. Thanks to you, the airline and airport crews, and most especially, the pilgrims.
Allah reward all those that went to hajj ameen.
Thanks for making my day so special, beautiful people on this amazing planet, it brings tears of happiness and gratitude in my eyes
Hi Sam from South Africa 🇿🇦. i love the way you pronounce the word "Haaaaj". Love it ❤. Thank you for this wonderful special edition.
This is the best among the best coverage you have done on inflight services Sam. Mantap kumpulan Hajji Makassar! greetings from Malaysia.
Bravo Sam Bravo! No other you tuber has the guts and courage to do what you jave done. Proud of you, Sam. Thank you so much!
Ohh.. I'm so touched. Thank you Sam for making this video. It's really nice to watch and very informative as well.
so awesome Sam that you were a part of something so so special, the 747, and the trip it meant to all those people who waited their entire lives to do