ROCK – Behind the glory of the Hajj, there is a great responsibility to maintain the safety and health of Allah's guests (dhuyufurrahman). This year, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FKIK) UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang officially released one of its medical experts, Dr. dr. Avin Ainur Fitrianingsih, M.Biomed., to serve as the Hajj Pilgrimage Organizer Officer (PPIH) for Saudi Arabia 1447 H.

The farewell ceremony, held on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) in the FKIK Hall, was a moment filled with both emotion and pride. Dr. Avin's assignment as a Hajj health worker was seen not simply as fulfilling his professional obligations as a doctor, but as a form of supreme devotion that unites science and spirituality.

Honorary Call on the Service Path

Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UIN Maliki Malang, Prof. Dr. Dr. Yuyun Yueniwati PW, Sp.Rad(K), in his official remarks, emphasized that every individual who departs for the holy land, whether as a pilgrim or an official, is someone who has been chosen through divine invitation.

Quoting Surah Al-Hajj, verse 27 of the Quran, Prof. Yuyun reminded that the call to Hajj is a direct call from Allah SWT. However, for Dr. Avin, this call comes with an additional responsibility: to serve the health of pilgrims.

“"Your presence today is not merely a human plan, but an honorary invitation from Allah, the Lord of the Universe. We entrust this most noble mandate to Dr. Avin, who carries out his duties as PPIH," said Prof. Yuyun.

Service as a Field of Worship

Prof. Yuyun conveyed a profound message that the intense medical workload in the Holy Land should not be viewed as a burden, but rather as a path to attaining God's approval. He emphasized that in the medical profession, every act of healing and assistance carries a multiplied reward, especially when performed in the Holy Land.

“"Make service to the congregation a field of worship, with sincerity, patience, and compassion. Remember that the best people are those who are most beneficial to others," the Dean emphasized. This message served as a reminder for Dr. Avin to always prioritize humanity and compassion when dealing with congregants who need medical attention and are physically exhausted.

Health is a Trust of Worship

As the head of a health education institution, Prof. Yuyun also conveyed an educational message that Dr. Avin should carry throughout his duties. He reminded her that in Islam, maintaining health is part of the effort to perfect worship.

“"We also remind everyone of the importance of maintaining good health as part of their religious endeavors. Health is a trust, and strong worship requires a strong body," he explained. Dr. Avin is expected to be a health advocate for pilgrims, ensuring they remain in peak physical condition so that all the pillars and obligations of the Hajj can be carried out without significant health problems.

Furthermore, Prof. Yuyun refers to the message of Rasulullah SAW regarding the Mabrur Hajj as a process of self-purification. He hopes that this service assignment will also be a means for Dr. Avin to clear intentions and deeds. "Hajj is a journey of self-purification - not only physical, but also heart, intentions and deeds. We advise you to straighten your intentions solely because of Allah SWT (may Allah be pleased with you).”

Institutional Expectations

The departure of Dr. dr. Avin Ainur Fitrianingsih, M.Biomed., to Saudi Arabia brings high hopes from the entire academic community of FKIK UIN Malang. She is expected to be an ambassador for the university who carries the values of... Ulul Albab—high intellectualism as well as deep spirituality—in serving Indonesian Hajj pilgrims.

The farewell ceremony ended with a collective prayer, asking for protection for Dr. Avin so that he would always be given physical strength and infinite patience in carrying out his noble duties as the front guard of the health of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims in the holy land.