Session 9 & 10 - Pemergian

Collated by Hasyimah Harith & Norhaizad Adam

Engagement dates: 4 & 18 August 2022

Movement score contributed by artists and elders:

The Malays think of death as part of a life cycle predestined by God. Malay Muslim funerals follow specific Islamic rites in accordance to syariah (religious laws), and are solemn and dignified affairs. The body of the deceased must be treated with honor and reverence, and handled gently with utmost care at all times. The deceased must also be buried as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours of their death.

Read more about Malay Muslim Funerals here

Our movement score for KEMBALI is inspired by the three main processes involved in Muslim funerals which are:-

washing and shrouding the body of the deceased
performing the funeral prayer
the burial process

Movement Score 1: Kemaafan (Forgiveness)

We spend time re-thinking our observed body gestures when we are asking for forgiveness. We shared our personal experiences and tips on how to script the words. Some elders also realised that Hari Raya should not only be the time to say sorry and mend relationship. Some may be awkward to express themselves in Malay in the long run and the 'adat' of asking for forgivess as a morning ritual of Hari Raya may be lost.

Renungan (Exhanging eye contact)
Bersalaman (shaking of hands)
Bisikan (Soft and gentle whispers)
Kata-kata (Expressing through words)
Pelukan (Physical Embrace)

Movement Score 2: Penyesalan (Regrets)

Movement Score 3: Pemergian (Departure)

Sajak yang dibacai Cik Amraini semasa Segmen 3 - 'Pemergian'	Poem recited by Ms Amraini Bte Yaakob in Score 3 - 'Departure'
In Malay	In English
Sepanjang kehidupan yang ku lalui Pelbagai pengalaman yang ku hadapi Yang pahit, yang manis Menjadi memori Andai dapat ku undurkan masa Pasti kan ku cuba perbaiki semua Agar tiada rasa sesal dan kecewa Dan...Alhamdulillah Ku masih diberi peluang Mengharungi nikmat hidup ini Dengan penuh rasa syukur kehadirat Illahi Kan ku gunakan sisa hidup ku ini Untuk terus menjadi insan yang berbakti Yang kehadirannya dihargai Dan pemergiannya kelak di tangisi.	Throughout my life Various experiences I faced The bitter, the sweet Becomes a memory If I can turn back time I will definitely try to fix everything So that there is no regret and disappointment And... Alhamdulillah I'm still given a chance Experiencing the blessings of this life With gratitude to God's presence I'm using the rest of my life To continue to be a devoted person Whose presence is appreciated And whose departure will be mourned.