WMA 2022 WINNER : MUHAMMAD SAUFI BIN KAMALUDIN | AQIQAHLOKA SDN BHD

Aqiqahloka Sdn. Bhd. is an Ibadah services company that provides services in the Holy Land of Makkah. Founded by Muhammad Saufi Bin Kamaludin in 2020, the company has rapidly grown to become a trusted and reliable brand in the industry. The brand name, Aqiqahloka.com, is widely recognized for its quality services and excellent customer support. 

Muhammad Saufi Bin Kamaludin, the founder of Aqiqahloka Sdn. Bhd., started managing Umrah pilgrims under the Umrah Sinar brand in 2017 until the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, causing him to stop the business. This setback became the starting point for Aqiqahloka Sdn. Bhd. Despite facing challenges such as losing four staff and having to close his office due to high costs, he persevered and continued to look for other business opportunities. He became an agent for some local products to support his survival, selling pillows, catfish, and sajdah. 

In January 2021, a friend advised him to run an aqiqah business in Makkah, and since then, the demand for his services has grown steadily. The company offers not only aqiqah services but also other ibadah services such as qurban in Makkah, sadaqah, badal hajj, and badal umrah. Today, Aqiqahloka Sdn. Bhd. has become a well-known brand in the industry, with sales exceeding RM2 Million in just two years. 

Muhammad Saufi Bin Kamaludin faced the challenge of building customer trust in his services, as some people thought he was a scammer because he carried out services abroad (in Makkah). To overcome this, he provides videos and pictures to customers after the implementation is made, which guarantees the service, and if customers do not receive what they paid for, their money is refunded. 

In 2022, Aqiqahloka Sdn. Bhd. won the World Muslimpreneur Award for the “Most Trusted Brand,” a recognition that Muhammad Saufi Bin Kamaludin never expected. He believes that this award will have a positive impact on the company’s credibility and customer trust. For those who are new to the world of business, Muhammad Saufi Bin Kamaludin advises using the M.A.J.U formula, which stands for MENTOR, ATTITUDE, JALAN, and USAHA. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right mentor and having a positive attitude, being willing to take action, and continuously striving to improve. 

In addition to providing Ibadah services in Makkah, Aqiqahloka Sdn. Bhd. also runs a community service program by offering a free online Umrah Course series on the Facebook group ‘Nak Belajar Umrah’. More than 20,000 pilgrims from various travel agencies have successfully benefited from this initiative, which Muhammad Saufi Bin Kamaludin feels is his duty to guide the future of Umrah Pilgrims and share his knowledge and experience