A Cause To Live With~

Salam..

 Always hoping that readers out there are safe and sound. I have been in a training under UPM-MTDC Symbiosis program for some time, even night..sometimes going around the country to gather or meet people.

For those may be asking, its entrepreneurship training..with incubation period of 2 years.

Before I address the matter in concern, I wish that all of us would evaluate every action,even the purpose of you taking any job because what matters more is that we are not drones,we can think. Human beings are the greatest creations Allah s.w.t made, and we have our responsibilities. We are indeed influenced by the environment, be it the demanding pace of life that requires we to struggle, most notably to earn a living. But come to think here, that  the causes we are pursuing today may be no more than self-centered desires. It's like WORK MORE-EARN MORE-SPEND MORE-DREAM OF MORE. Yes, it is common today. I remember I came across a human resource book stating that the current workforce today are working to spend. Me too cannot deny of such desires.

But then~~

We should not forget, there are various people out there. For those who aren't aware, there are people who prey on others, whom I may address as vultures after this and those who become the victims of such situation. Those that take advantages over others can be easily seen, especially those in positional power and  in business area (My apologies to those that are sincere to their cause). How I wished I could reveal the vulture faces, but I am sorry..its not the time yet.It's happening behind the scenes, sometimes in front of us, covered by so-called innocent donations and givings, or even doing "deeds" nationwide but then behind us manipulation and corruption is there.These vultures happily stripped off everything for themselves that should have belong equally to all of us..made many suffer and does not even care what is the long term effects on the people around them, especially in Malaysia. Yet, the public may have not been properly addressed, may be to the best of intentions. Believe in me-I have seen and talk to a number of people, sometimes the victims themselves..especially when meeting certain people with proper connections.

There are also people who have either been the victims of these vultures,  or do not have the same opportunity like us. Most of us had our chances to be up to the tertiary level of education, graduated and most already ended up with a good job. However, it is important to remember, where our positions lie afterward, will we become slaves? With our minds manipulated by the today's desires until we forgot that there are people that destroys others life/ the victims themselves..we are in the right direction the vultures are setting us/want us to think. To be engulfed in own life, so that they can continue to harvest everything from us, even more devastating to those that are not 'lucky' like dear readers out there.

What I believe is that all of us can contribute something to lessen the effects. I wished that every single one of us that have the capacity to aid, please do so. Get in charity organizations, get in non-profit missions to help those in need. Allocate some time to think, where do I can contribute the best to the people? How can I contribute back to the society? Can i donate for a better education of my brothers and sisters nationwide/worldwide. An example: For muslims, remember our zakat: Its surprisingly notable that just a number of people gave their zakat. Most would rather care their taxes than the zakat. Believe in me, when we start  to think, search those in need and we might be surprised how many have we missed or should have aided to reduce whatever the damages the vultures had done to our society. 

It is also important to note that those with influences and positional powers to guide and encourage those under their responsibilities to contribute to the society. And that those with proper jurisdiction that have powers to regulate (may have even been doing so all this time) the vultures. Hopefully all reading this will answer the call, that there is a greater need to contribute to the society, even more demanding against our desires. It's not wrong to have desires, to work and earn something for ourselves, but remember the responsibility for the society (especially Malaysian society I am addressing) is very demanding that requires every single one of us "untuk turun padang" to contribute.

This is a cause whereby everyone should dedicate their life: To be able to contribute back to the society. InsyaAllah which a little patience, I will acquire my own company. Having set the vision with priority to society contribution.. Its my way is to be in control and nurture more people fighting for the cause and in time hopefully will have the proper capital needed to do whatever is needed. Do what we can in our own area, aid each other..even though we still cannot cover all those in need in our lifetime, hopefully our next generation will carry on what i call "to continue on the visions of the dead", our vision to see a more healthy community. 

Let us allocate some time to think what we can do, plan and utilize this as a strong drive to believe and fight on for the years to come~ 

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Men of Times 2

HANIF

 

This person, if you ask me..I can remember the exact event where I first met him.  During the first grouping of BSTM personnel on the 14th College orientation week, 5th July 2006. Currently having a new look, the men of 37th Slackers are more than able when we laughed at him all the way whenever his looks were compared back then. But nevertheless its just the facial looks, not the Hanif we knew, not the Hanif I knew. In truth, he came clean, with innocent and yet honesty are brimming from his soul, directly noticeable. We shaked hands together, exchanged pleasantries and asking our hometown. Then came the faculty orientation day. Back then, when I saw his final CGPA from matriculation, after seeing the "legendary" Mior CGPA (at that time only, ok? :-P)..I thought I was a loser. 

These two mates have the best pointer out of all of the other BSTM slacker boys! But its not just his pointer, his manners prove it that he is "holier than thou". My decision? : I decided to keep a close distance between Mior and Hanif, thinking of wanna try to get some good study lessons from them.  Well, close enough to notice that among these two, Hanif proves to be successful in terms of  maintaining  among "the best relaxation elapsed time" vs Mior. He can be found more in his sanctuary (room) than outside it. But on one occasion, I think almost everyone that took PHY2001 can still recall that he nearly missed a 2-hour Physics class, barely arriving it at the last 15 minutes. All eyes trained on him,including the lecturer who gave him an armor-piercing look~!. Haha, and he remember that as a good lesson. 

A person who loves food, and the foodlovers in terms of "knows all,sees all,eats all..". He's a prove to us that anything edible shouldnt be left untouched. If you try to his eating speed or capacity either, you are more than welcomed. We never won against him. :-P..Loves to give new food stalls a try,always keen on finding a chance to "slurppp" the ABC..However a distinct personality above all is that he a generous person. He's always manage to find some time to get the boys some good place,takes us there and pays for all of it. Never berkira la, easy to say. Keep wondering when is the next time..oh and I forgot to mention, he's great at cooking~!! Fuh, all should try taste his cooking, Hear I say..book him,before the boys do.

Another point worth noting there is that he shares the same interest with Mior in cars, but his favourite interest is in racing cars. I can only imagine and wonder what are these two talking about once they met and starts conversation about this car and that car,ohhh..certainly out of my interest. He sometimes even dreamed about those cars if he's been talking about em too much in a day..Go and ask him, he'll admit.

Also not forgetting, he's possess a good family aspiration,meaning family is his prime dedication..whatever he do,family goes first..what can I say..hmm, maybe a "family man"..ya,sort of a person that could be a good father..so single women are welcomed to contact him,but careful there..be ready for rejection for he has his own point of view on this.

That is all I could write about him.but for further references contact him,of course~!!

And that concludes Mr Muhammad Hanif bin Miskandar.

HAZMIR

Firat impression: What??!Its a kid in disguise!..This description suits him better. Hazmir a.k.a "Kecik"..with his looks and size, people will start judging this friend of mine,but usually will go and get to know him..and you'll know him as a well-mannered person. This is a friend one should value most for his helping hand and always try to say yes when one needs help. His background of being the laughing stock had been bringing him into so much conflicts during his school days, and the bad jokes people doing on him are too much until he became immune to such mockery. Yes, he will not response if one mock him, but careful enough to always reply in a good manner, resulting him as a well-accepted person in the UPM community.

Talking about the first time I met him, as I said before..is a pleasant experience. The first time I met him, was in his room, end of the 12th college. Prepping to go to orientation session. Yes, is was there. Always constantly brimming with energy, and appears to be a natural joke-maker. He always have a high attraction around him, bringing people here and there together and getting along with any type of people without much problem.

When it comes to study, he's always trying to find a way to improve..sometimes ready to go beyond what the 37th Slackers boys imagination of doing things, and makes him unique in his unending spirit. Sometimes during exams, I remember..he got away from us and study away for some time that even we could have thought where'd he gone.Ya,ya..for those waiting for him to slack off..here's a few: hehe.. A consistent sleeper in class, he always managed to best Hanif in terms of "siapa kantoi dgn lecturer lg kerap". Why is he's sleepy at class times? He's a BUSY person. Entrusted with many responsibilities, here's a man you can count in. With his mobility, he certainly good at multitasking and extremely active in sports. I'm telling dear readers out there..despite his small size..He's one of the famous all-round sporstman in UPM, even representing Malaysia in hockey tournaments on various occasions. Gets the best game,gets in the best event~~

Not forgetting..in culinary, he is not-your-average-joe. He cooks and comparable to Mr Hanif's skill. Well, ask him to go to his house..and he cooks for you: custom made! Believe in me, the boys already tasted and we all approved that he's such a cook. On the other hand, he possesses a great deal of interest in outdoor activities and also philosophy. When it comes to holidays (if any is for him), he opt for anything related to outdoor activities. You can go and ask him where is a good outdoor place he hasn't come across around him, and you will acknowledged him for his experiences. He spent a lot on upgrading his outdoor equipment, so dont think this person doesnt care what he looks, but good looks are a must for him~. :-). On the philosophy part, books related to positive thinking and self-improvement will be a very good present for this "brainy creature". He likes to improve over time and can always be invited for such sessions, every time will try to emulate like a counselling session. He will read the type of books described over and over again, and will eventually come out with his own processed output..translating it in his own life and preaching it to the men and women around him.

Currently jumping job by job, he is still searching for the right job that suits him..and know that this person can easily enter the workforce. So, my final words that suits him would be "Small arms,big heart".
And there goes for this "small" friend of mine, Hazmir bin Alang Abd Hamid~

Intersection~

Salam :-)
I am busy recalling info about my mates..so the update would be tomorrow. But here's something to ponder around for a while~

There are 3 types of people in this world:

those who MAKE things happen

those who WATCH things happen

and those who WONDER what happened

A Turning Point: "Men of Times"

Salam..

Good day, everyone..for I have always wanting my dear readers to be safe and sound.
Ya, I admit, its been a while..and this post shall mark the end of my days as a student.

Yes, the study days has ended, just to begin to talk about what we did, how much sacrifices had to be made..and truly, the convocation date of 12th October 2010 mark the end of such time. I did spend some quality time with some of my once holed-up colleagues, rewinding the times we thought we might not being able to finish our studies. People say time will heal such wounds, and indeed it's right. The scars have healed fully. Those who still remember  might be smiling at the moment reading this.

But then, time will pass as shall unrecorded memories. So I decided to recall my personal memories of my friends, who's been with me side by side all this time. Do remember that this is my personal thoughts..no offense, mates..you all know me well.

So, here goes:~~~~~~

MIOR

The story about this particular friend of mine stretches to the earliest memories I was in UPM. Yap, it means he's one of the first person I knew there.We met in the orientation week, being in the same group, fate @takdir put us much more closer than the other group members since we are coursemates. Yeah, we begun to know each other more since that day. If I am not mistaken, I believe most of my time during the orientation week involves this person around with me, including "Sesi wajib lepak dulu-study kemudian di kafe malam2".

About him, when I began to notice this person, among my first impression is that he is a bright one and full of determination. On one occasion, in the faculty's secretive chapter of Golden Key 2006/2007, he stood firmly, refusing a direct order from the head of the society, a well-known professor in our faculty to use the English language in the meeting. Hoho, what a person. Yet also among the best to join Bac.of Food Science and Technology (BSTM)  year 2006. But still am I shocked when I learned that his main aim was to learn to be a cook via this course. I thought he would be one but..it just disappear over time? I don't know what happened to that ambition now, try go and ask him. He might deny, but I remember as a witness :-P. I always thought I would never get past this person academically :-)

Always at the ready to lead, he is indeed a natural leader. Maybe this also can be related due to his nature as the eldest son in his family. "Anak sulunglah katakan~!" Most of us would gather willing in his room periodically, either with a good purpose (study etc.) or you-know-what-boys-do-when-they-gather moments (swapping stories, or taking turns playing prank on each other, and so on).

When talking about food..He's picky. Known to be extremely avoid foods with garlic, he had always been the laughing stock when it comes to such foods. Becoming the 2nd person to own a car in terms of the BSTM boys, he became our own "private taxi" more than Maru due to his "leadership".Indeed he was from a wealthy family. But do remember, that he is not an arrogant person, he is a man who will step for you in times of need, someone who you can count for when hard times come. Its also worth to notice that its going to be bloody hard to get his trust back to you when you betray him.

Currently a "factory manager" in Deligateux Sdn. Bhd., he is slowly becoming a family man from his usual "one-man army". Ask him, what's that..secret or not, this one depends solely on him. Well, that's Mior~

MARU 

If Mior is the among the firsts, then Maru is none to second. Befriended him and made most of my earlier days in UPM with this person. Yeah, and I mean it. We were among the minority of boys that didnt get into the main flow, unlike Mior, Hanif and some other guys. We had to take the "long road to victory". Forced to take many fundamental courses together, he's stuck with me for the first 2 years I think. We took calculus when others took organic chemistry, we took English classes late and even stuck up in various compulsory subjects in UPM. I still recall the days where we became "serabut, unorganized" as we are out of the mainstream. We had to struggle more and knew it was worth the trouble to catch up with others. 

Those times are when I got to know him. He is a different person initially. People who didn't know him well, plus a limited personality assessment would cause trouble knowing this person. During the first days, most of the girls would consider him an "arrogant" person, but in reality, he is not. Who knows him better, me or you? (except his future wife and family, of course). Who spent most time, is it you women of BSTM or me? No,no..he isnt an arrogant person. FYI, he is a shy person "dulu2"..he wont speak to women unless its important, doesn't make jokes with women he doesnt know, or doesnt want to know. So go spend some time with him, and I promise you'll know the real Maru. As for the current Maru, everyone get evolved@changed over time, whether it is noticed or not. Now becoming a person with a broad range of contacts and links, he befriended a whole lot of others, including the women  who were once avoiding him..creating bridges between us men and women of the BSTM.

 By the way he looks, one might be mistaken that he is just like Mior (anak sulung), but the truth is he is the opposite one. Being the last sibling (bongsu) in his family doesn't make him looked minor, in fact..he is the one that that inspired hardworking to earn a living. It is interesting to know that he is a descendant of a family who values independent and hardworking, every single of his family members is becoming successful person over time. His story of hardworking earned its roots from the early days of his family. He used to tell me that even Twisties snacks were hardly available for them (his siblings and him), as so do dinners. He became used to it, and abruptly become a person with the ability to utilize any resources available. This one make him a very not-the-picky type of person when it comes to food. This trait is further enhanced by his ability to make use of any opportunity for an earning, making him a very successful entrepreneur. I also did some business some time ago under his guidance. There's even a saying goes among us "When its business, its all Maru". Also this had to do for this person to spend less time "lepak" without any income, but not that he cant unwind with the men of 37th Slackers, particularly in bowling sports. Heh, one of our best 10-pin bowlers.

Not only well known for his business prowess, he is one that holds a very high accountability. You can trust him with things you would hesitate to rely upon others, and he is a person with wisdom of giving practical solutions for many matters. Oh, and before I forgot, this person shares a high amount of interest with gadgets, en massing a huge selection of gadgets for various personal and business uses. Well, not forgetting the lady in his life, futher information can be confirmed by her or Maru himself. Wanna know? Ask Maru la..

Hmm, and there goes another of my mate. Stay tune for more revelation~ :-)

After A Long Rest~

Salam..Its been weeks since my last post..still planning somtime later to reveal all recent events, the causes and effects of many things but for now, I'll entertain readers out there with lyrics of a song that I really like its meaning:-

"PROTOTYPE-Chiaki Ishikawa"

When innocence turns into a simple power

It creates shadows in the world

Even if you wanted to touch the existence of light

That lies across the glass case

You couldn’t lower your raised hand

But crouched down as if falling

Prototype boy, with only ideals for tomorrow

You won’t become a lovely story to be passed down

But the brink of this place, where you seem to lose yourself

Suits you so much that it’s sad

The lie-like silence

Is like the forerunner for the tiny rip that bursts open

A gaze that feels excessive

Won’t even overlook the trembling of your knees

Or even the common hypocrisy

That provokes your hands

Prototype boy, your heart is stolen away

With your restlessness that keeps making ambiguous jabs

The wreckage, which once lived, that surfaces in this area

Has started to be visible to your alter ego

Nevertheless, I shelter you

The reaction between impatience and inattention

Is ceaseless; your selfishness is wavering

When it comes to the sentiments now, you shake your head at them

But they’re disposable prototypes

What lives is yourself, right?

Now you can’t think… You can’t think…

Prototype boy, with only ideals for tomorrow

You won’t become a lovely story to be passed down

But the brink of this place, where you seem to lose yourself

Suits you so much that it’s sad

Prototype boy, your heart is stolen away

With your restlessness that keeps making ambiguous jabs

The wreckage, which once lived, that surfaces in this area

Has started to be visible to your alter ego

Nevertheless, I shelter you

How much already? How many missed? How long left?

Salam..good day to everyone reading. :-)

Alhamdulillah. Recently I just came back from  journey,and I would like to share some talks I attended. 

There was a scholar, praise be to Allah but a talk he gave that put me on my feet.

Among the lessons last night, was that "Remember, always keep in your mind. This last ummah is given with nobility with the work of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. Never before all the sins from the earlier human days have been accumulated in this age..It is everyone and each of us to preach the truth, there's no doubt".

And do remember, time never returns. See the clock ,see your own self, see the passing time. I am already 23 years old, an average of 1/3 of usual 60-70 years of living. Now that we always wish happy birthdays to people, we love it too when others wish us..but it should be taken as "What should I do as my age is increasing?"

The answer I got from the scholar was: "What goodness you can do, practice it.. What forbidden things by Allah you can leave, leave it as much as you could. Make intentions to practice,  convey the words to others not around. Tell all you can, that it is whether you are ahead of your time, or its the other way round". Which means "Berapa banyak kebaikan yang kamu mampu lakukan, lakukan. Jangan kerana tak dapat lakukan semua, kamu tinggalkan semuanya. Kemungkaran yang ada, berapa yang dapat kamu tinggalkan, tinggalkanlah. Timbulkan keinginan untuk lakukan, dan sampaikan seberapa yang mampu. Samada kita mendahului masa atau sebaliknya.

Come to think that, when people say they are bored..have anyone thought about what amal they can make over time? What can bring better rewards..but the problem is we still do not confident (yakin), we are only believe (percaya). An example is that when one take a expensive phone to a 3-storey building and drop it, what would people say? "You crazy, its an expensive phone~!" might be the comment of a person seeing you doing  that. But know that we still did not value our amal that much. Semua orang tahu nilai harta.,but do we value amal after hearing the rewards, the benefits?  Still we do not "yakin" and appreciate the virtues of amal. Thats why we are lacking of amal. 

Another thing the scholar added was that "When you make amal, try to practice until you can do for longer time span. The lacking of amal because we don't have the determination and passion, but know that the secret lies within the time you spend. We only spend a little time, that's when we become dispassionate. When you try to prolong it, its where the tranquility are. 

All in all, he added that always make intention to do more, before the time's no more for us..We are indeed weak, ask from Almighty Allah to strengthen us and all our fellow Muslims. 

Until next time~~~

Salam

Travel~!

Salam~

Today I want to share that I lost a number of certificates..its not good since I'll be graduating in 2 months..May Allah give me patience on what happened~ :-(

However today I'm writing for sharing my opinion on travel..I had like travelling..all the better on bike. Before this, I never recorded my journeys around..Afterwards I'll be sharing my travel journey.. :-) A journey to view the world around me, to understand what is there to be done.

It has to be done. If I just stay here, no..no, I will not see the world as it is and would only be subjected to the news circulating around, which I dont really trust on certain things. I will uncover things as there are and leave you to judge it and give me some feedback. May Allah gave me strength to tour and unravel the happenings around me and let my journeys be a good source of lessons to all~ 

Until next time~
Salam :-)

Look Beyond Our Footprints~

Salam...good day~

Alhamdulillah..Havent been writing for quite sometime..not that I'm busy, but lack of the energy to write..

I just recovered from certain sickness, praise to Allah that lifted me from the effects recently. Now on the edge of finishing my studies, I dont know how will I be writing afterwards..

For today..It has come to my senses, what people are doing around me are confusing. Not that I'm losing myself..but I did notice certain things, and observed afterwards..and came to a conclusion:-

A Muslim..should refrain oneself from crossing the borders..Allah's borders..I see that in the flow of social life around, one think that it is commonly accepted here. I know here that the urge is there, I am also subjected to these matters..but patience..what we think is good can be bad for us..One can even be blinded with the so-called "common practice" until we all cannot judge anymore what is right and what is wrong..that's where the crossing of borders happened..

Why does that happened? In conclusion I think (my thoughts) its all because less spending time in the path of Allah..too long immersing oneself in worldly matters until they became part of our own life..and when it had assimilated, one cannot see what is allowed and what is forbidden by Allah.

A reminder, mainly for me..and also for all my friends..We must constantly seek forgiveness and hidayah from Allah, and that may Allah guide us to the right path, and maintain us until the end of our lives~ 

Baliklah kepada asal~

Salam~

Good day to all readers..may Allah bless us all..

Percutian lalu, sempena Tahun Baru Cina 2010 kali ini telah memberikanku sedikit sebanyak pengajaran. Bukannya selama ini tiada pengajaran atau diriku ini buta, tetapi peningkatan umur dan pengalaman telah menyedarkan aku..

Bagaimana mahu bermula..hmm, beginilah..tatkala usia pengajianku bak di hujung penjuru (around the corner)..aku tidak lagi merasakan kepulangan sebagai anak yang merantau jauh mencari ilmu,bersemangat tinggi, yang setiap kali pulang mahu bergembira tanpa sebarang duka..tetapi seolah2 semua itu bukan lagi diriku. Beberapa kepulangan sebelum ini telah mula memberikan petanda bahawa masanya telah tiba, untuk aku mengembangkan hidup aku dan mula berdikari. Kini sudahpun mencecah 23 tahun, semakin kerap pula aku mula berfikir bagaimana nanti ketika aku akan mula bekerjaya (InsyaAllah), bagaimana keadaan keluargaku, adik2ku..adakah semakin lama nanti aku akan mula "berjarak" sedikit demi sedikit. Walaupun belum masanya, tetapi raut wajah orang tuaku mula menandakan tanggungjawab baru akan bermula tak lama lagi. Waktu mudaku  akan mula hilang, tanggungjawabku akan mula bertambah, kehendak agama semakin banyak..bagaimana pula dengan persiapan diri yang tidak seberapa ini.

Daku mula berfikir, betapa jauh juga berbeza  diri ini dengan diriku yang dulu.. Saat bersekolah, saat mula menjejakkan kaki ke universiti. Bagaimana pengalaman mematangkan diri, pengajaran diterima walaupun pahit..dan berkongsi suka duka bersama teman di sini. Tetapi, baru diriku sedar perubahan jiwa..Kalau dahulu aku hanya mahu merasa bagaimana kehidupan di kawasan yang "maju"..Perasaan dan persekitaran ketika tinggal di "bandar2 besar"..Rupanya banyak yang telah aku gadaikan, yang telah aku lupakan sepanjang pengajian di sini. Baru aku sedar adab2ku telah banyak yang hilang, betapa bertambahnya cakap kosongku..begitu juga betapa bertambahnya angan2ku..keadaan persekitaran di sini yang membentuk jiwa aku yang selama ini secara halus..Kerana kelemahan diri aku juga~

Bila kukenang semula..aku sedar lebih baik aku KEMBALI PADA ASAL.. saat aku tidak punya angan2 yang banyak, saat di mana aku tidak menggadaikan adab dan budaya sopan, ya aku mengakui di sini juga aku seperti kata orang kampung: "Duduk bandar lama2, begitulah jadinya".

Aku mahu kembali..aku mahu berhenti berangan lagi..daku hanya mahu kembali kepada anak kampung yang dulunya hanya mahu membentuk atau sekurang2nya menjadi mangkin kehidupan yang lebih baik di tempatku, tanpa berbagai2 perasaan yang tidak baik yang kupelajari hanya di sini. Seolah2 aku telah "menggapai lebih dari apa yang aku patut capai"..Aku mahu berhenti menggapai..Daku lebih selesa tinggal dan hidup seperti orang biasa, yang tidak dikenali sesiapa..Walau tinggal di kampung juga xmengapa..asal aku dapat kembali dan menjadi orang yang berbudi kepada orang tuaku dan keluargaku, sudah cukup bagiku.

Nanti akan kucari jalan pulang ke kehidupan itu, akan aku lupakan budaya hidup di sini yang banyak mencorakkan bentuk jiwaku yang tidak baik ini.

~Ya Allah hilangkanlah sifat2 mazmumah diriku..dan jadikanlah aku di kalangan orang yang Engkau redhai..Cukuplah Engkau sebagai penolongku, yang memberiku kekuatan sepanjang hayatku~

P/s: Aku mahu menghargai adab sopan dan budi bahasa yang tinggi..seperti nasihat2 yang ditinggalkan dalam filem P.Ramlee. :-)

Changes and Improvements? InsyaAllah~

Salam..

Been preoccupied with many matters, now I can find some spare time to write..

Today is a "sharing is caring"day for me, for swaping stories give you many things and experiences. It started with stories of the old school days, which were happily shared with my roommate. Up to the extent that what changes people over time, we came to many different conclusions. A certain factor came through the long discussion, and but before that there is a need to enlighten all reading this: "That this is based on my own thoughts and if you have a comments/different opinions, do share."

People changes over time, yes people do. We all grow, become older and older over time, becoming more experienced. As a friend of mine stated,  "what really matters is the purpose of changing or improve".  One can change because of loved ones, a "dark" moment@past, no real options or even  for the greater good. Definitely I am bringing a thought, but do note no offense is intended.

I could wonder for a long time, thinking about changes happening around me and that I tried to figure out and discussed with others about my thoughts. Stories of the "point-of-turn" might be different for each and every of us, we are unique in our own ways. An example of the turning point is like a person who wanted to change his way of life that had cause him/her social life. I did, noticed the turning point varies among people but to change for better, to turn to Allah, as a Muslim should be of immediate concern.

One can say, "I am already good" or "I am satisfied with what I am"...do note, that never should one be satisfied or "rasa senang' with one's current condition. A person should always have the will to change and improve, as Allah s.w.t is the one we can make "doa" and ask to make us better. When people nowadays keep on focusing to improve more and more worldly things around, answer me:

"What preparations for the afterlife have I prepared? Is it enough? Will Allah accept me when its time?"

Come to think that in the hustle and bustle of this life, we must not get carried away by the worldly changes until we forget and abandoned the real purpose of this life...and far worse if Allah s.w.t closes one's heart (May Allah save us)

For me, out of all the changes, choose to turn to Allah and improve our relationship over time with Him, the most merciful and most Kind. And also, do make prayers to Allah to give taufiq and hidayah to fellow Muslims..

Note that, I believe there's always room for changes. Allah is the All-Hearing and the One and only that can guide us.

Wahai Allah,

Ampun dosa2 kami, dosa2 umat ini,

Yang kami lakukan sedar atau xsedar,

Kami selalu menzalimi diri sendiri,

Tunjukkan kami ke jalan yg lurus,

dan kekalkan kami atas jalan hidayatMu,

Sungguh kami akan kembali pada Engkau~

That Lesson and This Writing~

Salam..

Here I am again, writing to all dear readers..Wishing all that Allah ease the daily chores..

I was in a majlis, an event in a nearby UPM mosque last Sunday..that a elder brother gave us some good lessons. Around 250++ people were there, and ended around 10 pm. The speaker left us with many invaluable lessons for a Muslim life.Among his words were:-


"The Prophet p.b.u.h had put effort for 13 years in putting the faith in his companion (Sahabah r.ahum)..and the purpose of such lengthy act is to ensure his companions will have each of their heart ready, not just their mind. Islam is not in the mind, but it is in the heart..When you are Muslim, it mustn't be just in your mind..its the heart that counts. When religion is only in the mind, believe in me, that's where the problems come, that's when you cannot maintain your efforts.We must also make efforts that Islam is deeply rooted in our hearts, because when the heart is good, the rest of the person shall insyaAllah also be good....~" and so on..

That is just a part of what I can convey to you now..It's prayer time at this time..so I'll be going and write again later.

Salam~

To wonder and ponder~

If only I do reach the truth,

Never shall I sit here now,

Of many wonders and creation standing,

For I shall reap and sought the lessons around.

Ponder the world and all that resides within it,

Observe carefully as one is able and see,

The lovely creations, every single comes with a purpose,

From the one and only Creator, forever can never be challenged.

The blue sky, green trees and the white clouds,

Such vastness exhibited, as so the diversity reflected,

The creations for humanity served their purpose,

Only its lessons are for those who's constantly in search.

(Written today online at 4.08pm)

A question of sincerity,and why is that~

Salam..long time no scribbling here..wishing all, close or far, for eternal happiness.

Recently, I felt it was just a feeling, but remembering its been times this question of sincerity, tentang mengikhlaskan diri kerana Allah..indeed keeps cycling around this head of mine. Who can say that he is already sincere (ikhlas)? A scholar once said that "When you are already sincere, neither praises nor bad mouths have an effect on a you." Then, come to think that if a person praises you on something good, or even talk to you badly on an amal, what are OUR  feelings that time?

I went to seek a friend yesterday, and brought questions in need of immediate answer.. "How is that we can move towards pure sincerity to Allah? " There's this "ujub", and this feeling of proud when one praises us..and that why is one can do ibadah but with less feelings of worshipping?"

And the reply that he gave me was:-

 "Be consistent (istiqamah) in amal, and that shall keep you from feeling so. Try to be consistent, force yourself if you need to do so, because sincerity is the last thing to come in an amal. It dissolves even with the slightest feeling of proud,or by bragging even a little of doing this amal, doing that amal..Ikhlas ini kena lihat sebelum,semasa dan selepas sesuatu amal, keep it in check..istighfarlah sekiranya niat berubah pada mana2 bahagian amal kamu."

It became clear that consistency is the solution which thy seeketh..and it was a good feeling to know what to do later. And so, that is something I want to share with you..and i am afraid its time to go away again..Hey, no worries..I'll be writing again sooner..my prayers are for all.

Until next time..

Salam~

A common day,common practices & a reunion?

Salam..A good day be my wish to all.

Its the second week already. Just recently back from my beloved house..my own private place of peace. I'd managed to fully forget the matters back in campus, and spending much time with me family. Like I am already feeling home, and not going back after all. But the truth is that, one day or another..I am on my own, the usual be-it-yourself sob and go-with-the-flow type.

The memory of coming back suddenly made me afraid of the tasks awaiting, may Allah strengthen me in these times of striving. Upon getting in the bus to come back here, I told my father that this is my time to accomplish something, and that things are going to be hardest upon arriving..I asked him to pray for me, so that all be better over time. It was that time he told me to brace myself, and to keep mindful not to ever leave the solah and the Quran everyday. Really, the words that he spoked made I felt like crying inside out..and made sure that I am holding my side of his trust to me.

Anyway, there's the delay..bus got damaged on the way back, and we had to wait for 3 hours ++ before another bus, a replacement I think that got lost in finding us.Finally back in campus, its been some common days of classes with the usual come and go.

Back here, today I met a Masters student, which actually was among my neighbours years ago..been here during my practical time, did see me a few times but didnt speak to me before,only that today she finally asked me "Assalamualaikum.Ini Sobri ke? Yang duduk kat Shahab Perdana, Alor Star tu? Ingat x sapa ni?"

Oh I did, remember the days, the early days where I went to play at their house. We exchanged pleasantries, and exchange stories for a while.. But then, we couldnt continue to share stories, my class is due. I shall, if Allah wills so..tell my family on this matter, that I'd met the supposed-to-be-long-gone neighbours. This neighbour of mine moved out years ago, but they'd remembered us..such memories. Like an old story that came alive again. Such events, really are not predictable. :-)

So, that's all for now..Will write again later. Salam. My prayers are to all~

Until next time~