Quote from: Sim_card on February 23, 2024, 03:29:22 PM

Quote from: Zlantann on February 23, 2024, 02:02:11 PM

Quote from: bitzizzix on February 23, 2024, 10:58:20 AM

And I ask for prayers from the BTT Forum which I respect so that my mother's dream of performing the Hajj can come true.

I am religious but I don't see visiting the so-called Holy Land as something paramount to me. When the government of my country allocate millions of dollars to sponsor these pilgrimages, I see it as a waste of funds. The money could be used to engage in development programmes in the country. For me, I don't think I will ever save because I want to engage in religious obligations like pilgrimage. I would prefer to give the money to charity than to go for such an adventure.

As long as you are a muslim, it is always their dream to go to Mecca to see the holy land, and I am on support of it, as long as that is their tradition. I have a lot of people down here that goes to Haji, and when they come back, they will become and Alhaji, or Alhaja, with golden tooth. I have always wonder how that place will be during such event. One man food is another man poison, and this is why sacrificing for a religious trip is something I admire a lot. I just hope that OP, will be able to use the planned amount to accumulate bitcoin consistently, so that in ten years time, his mom can accomplish her heart desire.

I am not discouraging OP from saving for his mother's pilgrimage, nor did I say it is not worth engaging in. I only spoke my view on going on pilgrimage. If what thrills you in going for the Hajj is becoming an Alhaji or fixing a golden tooth, then you have failed to understand the significance of going to Mecca. The Hajj has more important significance than the title, sightseeing, or the things you will buy there. My position that the funds used to sponsor pilgrimage should be channeled to other development projects is because my country has more priorities. A country that cannot provide basic amenities for its citizens shouldn't cannot provide basic amenities shouldn't be spending money on pilgrimages. Another reason why is because there has been no true change in the behavior of people who go to these special events. Most of the most corrupt politicians in my country visit these Holy Lands consistently but they are still more wicked. Like I said, it's just my personal view.