When a video of a disabled Muslim man defending a mosque in Nepal began circulating on social media, he likely never imagined that moment of courage would eventually take him to Mecca to perform Umrah.
The incident occurred in late January, when a widely shared video showed a Muslim man, balanced on one leg with a crutch and cane in hand, confronting a group of unruly men to prevent an attack on a mosque in Rautahat district, Nepal.
The video moved Muslims worldwide, prompting several activists and social media users in Saudi Arabia to launch an effort to find the man behind the viral footage.
Their search eventually succeeded, opening an unforgettable journey for Sheikh Rahemullah, a Nepali resident of Rampur. He never imagined he would one day perform Umrah, be honored for his courage, or receive an offer of assistance that could change his life.
On August 5, 2026, in recognition of his stand to protect the mosque, 32-year-old Rahemullah arrived in Saudi Arabia with his parents to perform Umrah in Mecca under the sponsorship of Saudi donors and organizers. During their stay in Mecca, Saudi citizens and local residents welcomed him with gifts and warm hospitality.
Alongside sponsoring his Umrah, the Badr Association has also taken responsibility for providing Rahemullah with a prosthetic limb for his lost leg. As a result, the Saudi trip opened not only the opportunity to perform Umrah but also new possibilities in his life.
A companion of his told Arab News about his joy at visiting Saudi Arabia and his gratitude toward the Saudis who reached out to him.
Mohammed Rafi, a young Muslim content creator from Kerala, India, met with Rahemullah and his family in Saudi Arabia and accompanied them during the visit. He told Arab News that Rahemullah was able to perform Umrah with the help of several Saudi brothers.
He told Arab News: “First by the grace of God, and then thanks to several Saudi brothers, Rahemullah was able to perform Umrah.”
“He is very happy about the hospitality he and his family received in Mecca and Medina.”
He added: “I’m sure he will never forget this trip. His joy during Umrah was indescribable, and his story is truly inspiring — an embodiment of patience, resilience, and faith.”
Rafi said Rahemullah and his family were deeply moved by the hospitality they received in Mecca and Medina, adding that he would never forget this trip.
In his words, Rahemullah’s joy in performing Umrah was beyond description, and his entire story has become an inspiring example of patience, resilience, and faith.
On August 14, Rahemullah and his family left Saudi Arabia for Nepal, taking with them memories of Mecca and Medina and gratitude toward the Saudi donors and everyone involved in the trip.
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