Monday, January 18, 2010

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~

Thursday, January 14, 2010

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)








Monday, January 11, 2010

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~

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

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~