In a touching gesture of love, a Malaysian entrepreneur spent RM12,000 to adorn his wife’s telekung (prayer garment) with sparkling crystal stones, highlighting the depths of his devotion.
Syed Muhammad Syah Hasif Syed Othman embarked on a heartfelt mission, meticulously encrusting crystal stones onto his wife’s prayer garment, a labor of love showcased on his TikTok @syed.fatin.jaeden.haifa. His intention was twofold: to gift his wife something uniquely special and to ensure the garment’s longevity. Inspired by his wife’s excitement over another embellished prayer garment, despite never requesting one herself, Syed seized the opportunity to surprise his queen with a gesture as precious as their bond.
For Syed, the week-long effort of meticulously encrusting crystal stones onto his wife’s prayer garment held profound significance. As Ramadhan approached, his motivation was clear: to gift his wife a garment not only adorned with love but also durable enough for countless prayers to come.
Despite the substantial cost, Syed saw it as a worthy investment, believing there’s nothing amiss in enhancing prayer garments for spiritual purposes. His vision extended beyond the confines of the mosque; he envisioned his wife wearing it not just for Tarawih prayers but also during everyday prayers at home or even on the sacred journey of pilgrimage to Mecca, ensuring its value transcended mere extravagance.
In response to any scrutiny regarding his decision, Syed maintained a grounded perspective, emphasizing that his intention was never to flaunt wealth. Rather, his sole desire was to delight his wife with a heartfelt surprise. Syed speaking to Berita Harian, expressed his straightforward view: “If you can afford it, I don’t see why not. If you can’t, it’s fine to just use what you have with you.” This pragmatic approach reflects his belief in practicality and the importance of staying true to one’s means.
