The Land of Hijrah – 01: ACEH – Part 8: What are the ODDS about Aceh?

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Bismillah! Al Hamdulillah!
Wa AsSalatu AsSalamu A’ala Rasulallah!
AsSalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatuallh Wa Barakatuhu

Abu Hirairah Radiallahu Anhu said,
“I have passed through a time in which I did not care with whom amongst you I entered into a transaction….But today I would not enter into a transaction with you except so and so.”
(Saheeh Muslim 263-230/142, Tirmidi 2179, Hasan Saheeh)

Subhanallah! This was the situation that the Sahaba themselves faced during their lifetime. Then, what about today, after more than 1400 years?
Allahu Musta’an. The time is scary. What can we expect? May Allah grant us and make us among the Saliheen.

My brothers,
Everything makes sense when we Muslims know one certain thing, that this is the end of the time. So, we remember the Hadith of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam to understand the reality.

‘When there is no Khilafah, run away.’
(Sunan Abu Dawud 4247, Hasan)
‘When you don’t find any group, stay away from all these groups’
(Sahih al-Bukhari 7084)
‘There will be a time when one has to move to a mountain in order to save his Deen.’
(Saheeh Bukhari 19, Abu Dawud 4267)

And this is that time.
O Allahi, this is that time.
In fact, that time appeared long back but we didn’t realize it.
Or actually, those who realized and understood these Hadith acted on already. We are the heedless ones remained to act yet. May Allah help us.

So, as Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam predicted, here we are ultimately trying to save our Deen, by moving away from the corruptions of the current world systems set by the Kuffar which corrupted our food, education, medicine, families, financial systems and what not, and trying to survive in a lifestyle, raising goats/ sheep on the mountain, we only fashionably call it, ‘off-grid living’.

At the end, we must not forget the time we live in. Therefore, let us inform you the odds that exists in Aceh, especially in the city of Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh.

Bida’a:

In our observations, we found more than 80% of Masjids engaged in Bida’a. Only 2 out of 10 Masjid you go to, might not find doing Bida’a. Allah knows best. Therefore, before moving to the community living in the off-grid project, you have to find a suitable neighborhood for you.
May Allah protect us from Bida’a. May Allah guide the people of Bida’a.

Night Coffee Shop/ Internet culture:

Subhanallah!
While Bida’a didn’t surprise us much, this environment did.
You will find coffee shops/ restaurants are open 24/7 with free internet services where young adults gather in the middle of the night. La Hawla Wa La Quwata Illa Billah!
Al Hamdulillah, Only recently the government has put restrictions on closing them at midnight. May Allah protect the generations of Muslims. Ameen.

Here’s a report:
“Concurrently, the province’s main form of entertainment, its 24-hour coffee shops, have been ordered to limit their hours of operation, and shut at midnight.”
https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/indonesian/aceh-sharia-men-women-separation-tightened-08112023103810.html

Language:

English is very rarely spoken or understood. Therefore, it will be a very tough situation if you don’t have an English-speaking local companion with you. For many, maybe mobile voice translation apps could be a savior. For a few, maybe appointing a local for AUD $250-300 per month could work best.
Anyways, you just need to be aware of and take measures as to how to tackle this issue. Obviously, first couple of years could be the harder times. May Allah make it easy for us.

So, this is what we came about the issues that one need to prepare to deal with. And let’s remind ourselves, Hijrah is a difficult journey. We must prepare ourselves to face the struggle and tawakkul on Allah. And Allah’s reward is abundant as Allah said,

“And whoever leaves his home for making Hijrah for the sake of Allah and His Messenger and death overtakes him, then, his reward is established with Allah. And Allah is Most-Forgiving, Very-Merciful – (Sura An-Nisaa 4:100)

May Allah accept our Hijrah.
May Allah make our Hijrah easy.
May Allah grant us Jannah!
Ameen.

The Land of Hijrah – 01: ACEH – Part 7: Easy Residency, cheap Farm Land and other important factors

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:|: Hijrah Made Easy :|:
:|: Where to Make Hijrah? :|:

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Bismillah! Al Hamdulillah!
Wa AsSalatu AsSalamu A’ala Rasulallah!
AsSalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatuallh Wa Barakatuhu

Al Hamdulillah, now, If you’re the one who did not decide or choose Shayam, Yemen or Khorasan as your Hijrah destination, and you don’t have much money to buy a residency property in the surrounding areas, then, Aceh should gave you every reason to think it as a Hijrah destination, specially after reading the previous articles about Aceh as to how it protects it’s citizen from Shirk and Haram environment.

In this article, we will talk about other important issues related to Aceh, En Shaa Allah.

RESIDENCY:

What was our second most important criterion for searching for a land?
It was an easy pathway towards residency.
ACEH exactly matches our criteria, Al Hamdulillah!
There are many ways to get a residency in ACEH.
One of the ways is business investment.
Through business investment, a pathway is open for long-term stay after which there open several pathways towards obtaining a national ID card which will give access to many govt. facilities.

You can register a business and invest a certain amount on your own to be in the process of residency.

ISLAMIC, SOCIAL and ECONOMICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Overall, the Islamic environment in ACEH is far better than any other part of Indonesia or Malaysia. There is no cinema hall, no super mall. You won’t find music playing anywhere in public places rather they play Quran audio even in restaurants and 3/4 star hotels. Women must wear a Hijab. There’s no free mixing tolerated.

If you move on the streets of Banda Aceh, the capital of ACEH, you will find people are calm and respectful. There is no stress in their movements. Most of the people live by $200 a month. You can hire a labour/ housemaid for $100-$150/ month. (They advertise online for a sales representative for $250/month) Their life is not centered around the federal capital of Jakarta, they are happy living within. You will rarely find any public buses in the city, it’s motorbikes all over the place. Women from young adults to old ones, move freely and comfortably on their bikes.

LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL MEDIA REPORTS:

“Regulations on Public Behavior: Aceh enforces laws that regulate public conduct, such as dress codes for women and prohibitions against activities deemed un-Islamic (e.g., gambling and public displays of affection). These regulations create a social environment that aligns closely with Islamic values, appealing to individuals and families looking to live in accordance with their faith”
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/6/28/shame-and-humiliation-acehs-islamic-law-violates-human-rights

EDUCATION:

Traditional Quran Hifz and Madrasah education is everywhere.
There is a Turkish International School that teaches in English medium, General subjects, Arabic language (as an optional subject), and Quran Hifz in 12 years.
Besides, we have plans to establish an International standard English and Arabic medium Madrasah in our project En Shaa Allah, details will be informed later.

Health System:
“Aceh Heath Insurance program (JKA), which provided free healthcare; and (iii) a program that provided free primary education across Aceh as well as” …
https://asiafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/The-Contested-Corners-of-Asia_The-Case-of-Aceh.pdf

CHEAP FARMLAND:

50 km away from the Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh. 1 Hector (2.5 Acres, 10K sqm) farmlands can be bought for $AUD10K.

TRANSPORTATION:

Taxis are cheap.
‘Basa’ a local motorbike converter is a cheaper option for mobility around the city. It will make your life so much easier, unimaginable!

I ask Allah to make these info beneficial for you.
May Allah accept our effort.
May Allah make our Hijrah easy.