Tuesday, 7th August 2012: The 2nd day of Cambodia Relief Mission '12

Our day started with suhuur at 3 am and subh prayer at 4.30 am. Then, we went for a tour around Phnom Penh at 8.30 am to 9.50 am, guided by Brother Hassan, Brother Hafiz, and Brother Tarmizi. Some of the places visited by us are The Independent Monument, Diamond Island and the Grand Palace. We were told about some of the history of Cambodia, mainly about the country's independence from French colonial  throughout the tour.

In front of  The Grand Palace.

At 10.30 am, we went to IMAC headquarters to meet the leaders of IMAC. There, we were discussing about the mission, mainly updating the schedule and the list of medication, and some Q&A regarding the mission. The president of IMAC, H.E Dr. Hj Sos Mousine gave us some overview on the mission and give some suggestion to us on how we should manage our mission. The meeting ended around 12pm and we leave the HQ after zuhr and asr prayer.
 

Briefing and discussion with IMAC leaders

Then, we went to buy medicines as suggested by IMAC and some materials and apparatus for our upcoming activities. After a long day shopping, we arrived at the hotel for some rest. At 5.30 pm, we went for a boat cruise around Mekong River and having iftaar on the boat. After that, we went to the mosque for isya’ and tarawikh prayer. Later, we have some reflection on today’s activity and briefing for tomorrow and updating the inventory list for the medicine.

Shopping

Shopping (and bargaining)

Iftaar on the boat

In summary, the second day is our preparation day, as the upcoming days will be the main course in this mission. Failing to provide adequate preparation will only harm the mission like one famous saying; "if you fail to plan, you plan to fail".

"And prepare against them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war by which you may terrify the enemy of Allah and your enemy and others besides them whom you do not know [but] whom Allah knows. And whatever you spend in the cause of Allah will be fully repaid to you, and you will not be wronged." [8:60]