not doing that

IT'S ONLY THE SECOND DAY KEEP YOUR PHONES AWAY PLEASE

And then we went to Ain's, where monkeys broke loose.

Um... ok... do whatever that thing you guys want...

"Let's do this!" someone exclaimed, demonstrating a certain pose. 

"Oh no no that's it I'm out of here."

Ok, that picture in the recipe book is totally photoshopped. I'm officially starting a stop-setting-unrealistic-expectations-2K15 movement.

May God accept it from us and from you.

you know what

Okay imagine: bad tudung day. Your best friend is absent. Your Maths was 1% short of a 100 (???). That teacher didn't smile back at you. To top it all, Marissa cut your queue during lunch and acted like it was no big deal.

Ok, now, you have a choice.

a) You tell your best friend about Marissa.

You know, so today, I was queuing for roti canai, and I waited for so long, then suddenly Marissa went to the front, just because she said she asked the other girl to jaga her queue. So rude man. And then, the other day, oh my God... She was just too stubborn! I mean it's a group work, but she wouldn't listen to our opinion. She's so egoistic, never admitting that she can make mistakes too... 

b) You let go. 

Maybe Marissa had a rough day too, she forgot her etiquette. Maybe she wasn't brought up the way you did - she didn't get the love, affection and parental guidance you were blessed with. Maybe Marissa could do better, had she known that what she did wasn't exactly pleasant. Maybe underneath all that, she has a heart of gold, even better than yours. Maybe sometimes, whether I notice it or not, I do the little pesky things Marissa does too... Or maybe, Marissa desperately needed to pee, if she queued any longer... 

"O you who have believed, avoid much (negative) assumption... And do not spy or backbite each other... " (Quran, Al Hujurat, 49:12)

Who on earth eats roti canai for lunch anyway...

Edit: Several people congratulated me for the "99%". It's not me la it's YOU hahaha. And asked who this Marissa person is. She doesn't exist, this story is completely made up. Hehe.

prayer room, again?!

Everyday, I have to put up with two goons.

One from Shanghai, and one from (what are the odds) Kajang.

No, seriously, I'm not even kidding.

1. 

"Wait wait I don't get it. Why is it that you wear headscarf, then you don't, then at the hair salon you need a private room but you still need to take off your headscarf anyway? When do you need to wear it?"

I explained.

"Oh. Ohhh. So you don't wear your headscarf around me because I'm a girl... I thought you took it off because I'm your friend and you love me. I'm very disappointed in you, Sab."

2.

We were on Twitter.

A friend of mine retweeted a video, of a 16-year-old hijabbed girl in London, who, out of the blue, got hit by a man. The girl fell unconscious afterwards.

We were both speechless.

"Oh my god. I will protect you, don't worry."

"Maybe you should wear a hat. That way, people can't see your headscarf."


3.

"We're going to London for tea today, okay?"

"Yeah, okay, not too late though, I need to pray."

"You didn't pray the other day when we went to London?"

"She was on her period." Silence. "Umm... you were on your period, right?"


4.

The three of us were pointlessly chattering in my bedroom.

"I don't think I could ever hate you."

"Oh?"

"Except, maybe, when you won't eat my food because it's not Halal."

"But I do when you give me Halal food!"

"Yeah, that's because I'm smart now and I know what Halal food is."


5.

"No gelatine, I checked. For the first time in my life, I actually read ingredients!"


6.

"My mum told me Muslims pray before they eat..."

I acted cool on the outside, but in the inside, I'm all bismillaahi awwalahu wa 'akhirahu ya Allah forgive me I will try my best to remember to baca doa next time I'm so sorry ya Allah.

7.

"Go canteen first, I'm going to the prayer room."

"Again?!"


Yes, my dear, I know I went to the prayer room yesterday. And the day before. And probably tomorrow, too.

take it back

Sometime in 2014, we were at the kampung. 

We had just visited Abah's uncle, who is about 70 years old, and is ailing. His children (aka dad's cousins) were all providing TLC for him - and Abah helps, too.

"Now, if I get sick when I'm older, you'd take care of me, like how I'm helping him."

I looked at Abah. He looked at me. 

It was a few seconds of silence, when I finally said, "No."

He was taken aback; No????

"I mean, like, you're not going to be sick, so don't put it that way. I'd care and love you and annoy you  forever, but you'd still be healthy when you're old, okay?"

"Take it back, daddy. Take it back."

"Say that I'll take care of a healthy and happy you, and you and Mama would go yachting and do all the things retired people do, you won't be sick."

"Take it back. NOW."

Abah looked it at me as if I had just lost my brain and stashed it somewhere I can never get it back.

"Okay... you'll take care of a healthy and happy me..." 

Good.

I believe that one should always, always, have a positive outlook on life, do good things, and let Allah handle the rest. 

Live good, pray good, and Allah will make it good for you.

I pray everyday that Allah will take care of my parents, keep them in the pink of health, and never let any harm touch them. 

I want them to be healthy; for them to be able to help others, to be closer to Allah by discovering more of Allah's magnificent creation in every country that they go as they travel, and to inspire their children to become better, exemplary Muslims as they go along. 

"My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small." (Quran, 17:24)

May Allah safeguard our parents always, and may kindness and compassion towards them be instilled in our hearts.

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surprise, surprise

Bismillah.

We constantly make du'as for ourselves, our siblings, our parents - but there is a simple act of kindness we often overlook; to pray for our friends. 

A sincere du'a from a good friend, without the knowledge of the receiver, it works wonders. 

A classmate has been struggling for an A+ in English? Ask Allah to let her through with ease.  

Your best friend is anxious about her upcoming interview? Make the prayer of need (solat hajat) for her sake. 

That girl you saw at the canteen, applying for a scholarship to go abroad? Extend your du'a so that she would receive the best from Allah. 

You've been feeling in the doldrums, and all of a sudden you're the epitome of happiness? Your close friend probably made du'a for you.  

Those straight As you've been getting, yeah? Could be Allah's gift for your parents and friends, those who have been keeping you in their remembrance. 

Really, it makes you grateful and giddy when you notice how delighted and blessed your friends feel as their wishes and prayers are accepted, and you kind of go all 'I made du'a for you too, man!' in the inside.

smell the waffles

Bismillah. 

If there is one thing I learnt a couple of weeks ago; it's to stop and stare.

I could recite the Quran (I've got bad tarannum, but let's not elaborate on that yeah? Promise I'll improve teehee) but I knew I missed one thing: I don't particularly understand what the verses are saying. 

Occupied with a goal of finishing the Quran within 30 days, I was too busy sprinting I didn't realise I missed the central place of importance. Admittedly, I was satisfied with merely reciting it, forgetting the necessity of reading with understanding.

I don't wear glasses, but I reckon you'd get the same satisfaction and warmth - like when you lost your glasses and your vision gets kind of blurry and things appear to be in the distance, then all of a sudden it's HD again - upon reading a translation of the Quran.

When we go through the Holy book in detail, we'd get to see the beauty and knowledge underneath its verses. How eye-opening His words are, from the rivers flowing in Jannah, the stories of exemplary prophets, the nearing Judgement Day, to the threats that gives us goosebumps, should we disobey Him.

As for now, I tried the method of reading one sentence, followed by its translation, before proceeding to the next.

I suppose it's true what they say; one needs to remember, to stop and smell the roses waffles.

eid-sentials

Bismillah.

Haafidh Ibn Hajr said: 107 "We have related in Mahaamiliyaat" with a chain of narration that is hasan, from Jubair bin Nufair, who said: The Companions of Allah's Messenger used to, when they met on the day of Eid used to say to each other:

"Taqabbalallaahu minnaa wa minkum."

(Translation: May Allah accept it from you and from us.)

Hadith source: http://sunnahonline.com/ilm/sunnah/0015_page4.htm

do correct me should there be misguided information

pursuing happiness

Bismillah.

Sometime ago, I learnt from Twins of Faith that one form of a jihad is to make at least one person happy a day.

They say if we grant others' wishes, Allah will grant ours.

My brother Afiq was constantly borrowing my paintbrushes. Whenever he needed any for his school projects, he would always be asking if I could lend him mine, so one day, I decided to surprise him with a set of paintbrushes in various sizes. God knows how he beamed with happiness and contentment, and it sure was pretty cool to hear him say, "You're the best kakak in the world!" (like duh. Haha.)

When we make someone happy, we're inadvertently making ourselves feel wonderful too. It doesn't have to be something physical like a gift, smiling and saying salaam to kind strangers, giving out a helping hand to those who seem to need one, even if they weren't asking.

Here's a couple more (super fun, I tell you):

1. Telling your teacher/ friend she looks lovely
2. Saying I love you to your parents every time when hanging up 
3. Throwing a surprise party for your friend's birthday 
4. Handing out food for the homeless 
5. Giving people presents out of the blue for no reason
6. Cleaning the surau's wudhu' area
7. Washing surau praying garments (telekungs), making them smell pleasantly homey
8. Making something delicious for the family 
9. Surprising friends with that-one-thing-they-put-on-their-wishlist-since-forever
10. Spending good time with those who live in poverty 

"The reward of goodness is nothing but goodness" 

(Quran, 55: 60)

Magical, eh, to put a smile on another's face, knowing that surely Allah will put one on ours in return.  

Since it's Ramadhan, let us make those who revolve around us happy. That's tremendous, multiple pahala there, simply by making somebody else delighted for the sake of Allah. Sadaqah, too.

Now that you're in the giving mood, I know a person who would appreciate the following... bhahaha. 

bonus level

It's Ramadhan now, woohoo. 

I told Faiz that everything is a super blessed bonus, kind of like a bonus level you have in games where every score is awe-struckingly multiplied. 

I'm positive that everyone would want to make the most out of Ramadhan while it lasts, eh? 

A schoolmate of mine once pointed out that Ramadhan is not merely fasting and tarawih, suhoor and breaking fast, and not about sleeping from after zuhur till half-an-hour before Maghrib because we're too tired to do anything, too, of course. 

Ramadhan is a truly prosperous month, and I read this teeny quote somewhere; if a Muslim realises just how blissful Ramadhan is, he would want Ramadhan to be there throughout the year. 

As for me, I find it magical how Ramadhan seem to transform everyone into a goody-two-shoes version of themselves. 

Typically, in between classes, my classmates and I would just have conversations with one another (or in my case, doing our little karaoke sessions, excitedly sharing the fan fiction we read yesterday, or simply bantering). In Ramadhan, however, just as soon as the teacher wraps it up, as if on cue, everyone picks up their respective Qurans and immediately start reciting. 

Those who don't cover up, cover. Those who delay prayer, pray after Adzan. 

The cherry on top would be that during the 30-day period, they get used to their altered habits. It kind of gets under their skin and the next thing we know, they changed for good. Ramadhan surely is a turning point for the most of us. 

May Allah keep us steadfast on the Deen, even after Ramadhan! (not that I want Ramadhan to leave).

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the walking book

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS! Woohoo. Of course, you would have guessed how I spent (and spending) it.

I’ve always been a huge Leverage fan. You could ask me, like, in which episode did Parker and Eliot went lost in those snowy mountains? Easy, The Long Way Down Job, Season 4 Episode 1. What does Hardison have in his fridge? Loaaads of orange fizz. So really, ask me anything, and I’ll answer it in a breeze.

And then there’s Common Law. I was devastated when it got cancelled. I’m like your walking Common Law encyclopaedia. What was Wes and Travis’ joint custody thing? Hudson the dog. How did Travis get his name? The fireman that saved him. 

Trust me, you question and I could very much explain everything in detail.

Here’s the thing though…

“Which one is the ayat in which Allah told us to dress modestly?” Wait… let me google that...

“What does this ayat mean? Is it about being kind to animals?” One second, I’ll go get my tafseer.

It’s extremely depressing. No, make that horrifying. 

Let’s face the spine-chilling, blood-curdling truth - one day, my life, the whole world is going to end and I am not even prepared for it. 

If I could have all those sinful ridicules (really, how do you go to Jannah with Leverage??) in my head, why not the Quran?

Imagine how beautiful our lives would be if we have the ayats of the Quran embedded within our soul. MasyaAllah it is so heart-warming to see little kids, my friends, having memorised the whole book of Allah by heart. Ask them anything, and they’ll help you. They practically live and breath the Quran.

May us all be the walking book of God’s words.

grayscale

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

This year, our Mondays and Thursdays would end at 2.50pm instead of the usual 2.15pm. Here's to wasting spending more time at school :(

Our koko - Malay slang for co-curricular activities - would usually be around 3.30pm to 5pm, so most of the students will just have their lunch and do Zuhur prayers without going home. It's really a blessing to see beautiful girls standing next to one another, performing Zuhur Salaah in congregation, Alhamdulillah.

Here's the catch though: the praying garments are... um... *squeals*

One telekung with torn hem, another one seems like it's been worn since 2009, that one over there has stains all over it...

A very 'picturesque' sight, you see.

Not that I'm complaining, because I may be held accountable as well.

But these are what we can do.

1. Help with laundry. I am pretty sure that the telekungs are constantly being washed by the surau's personnel, but it's always noble to lend a helping hand. Who doesn't like Downy telekungs? Or squeaky clean telekungs that smell like Softlan? Say, bring the pair of praying garment we used home, wash it, bring it back to school. A person uses it, and we'll get free pahala.

2. Donate praying garments. I noticed that during prayer times, there a lot of girls casually sitting at the back of the surau. They're not gossiping /coughs coughs/, of course, they're doing the signature "tengah tunggu telekung". The thing about donating is that we could just give out anything; be it used ones (make sure they're decent and usable) or newly purchased garments. Think sadaqah jariah.

On average, I would say that one pair of praying garment is most likely to be used more than thrice, especially during koko days where some students perform their Asar prayer at school. More people using our telekung = more rewards we get, if God wills.

Take your adornment while praying, Allah says. (Quran, 7:31)

You know, like if you wear Zara when hanging out with your friends (admit it, girls would want to look fab)... what about hanging out with God...

Besides, you know you'd love to prostrate to Allah in something lovely, right?

shawwal 1434H

ismillahirrahmanirrahim.

Assalammualaikum.

Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum. May Allah accept our deeds in the succeeding month of Ramadhan. 

I deeply apologise for my wrongdoings, my hey-it's-not-nice-to-blog-something-like-that, my words... basically my everything. Hehe.

Recently, I wrote a Niexter article on Eid Etiquette. Thought I'd share it here.

The Dos and Dont's of Eid-ul-Fitr are highlighted. 

Eid Etiquette

Eid-ul-Fitr would be one of the meritorious aspects of Shawal, the month succeeding Ramadhan. During this prosperous time of the year, Islam has prescribed an elegant approach of celebrating. There are several do's and don't's when observing this day.

First and foremost, wake up early. It is recommended to take a bath after dawn for Eid prayer. Put on your best clothes. For Malaysians, the customary practice would be to wear baju kurung, baju kebaya or jubah. The men would have their baju Melayu's on. Don't overdress! You're not going to a birthday party, afterall.

Before going out to the mosque with your family, have breakfast. You may opt for some good, mouth-watering ketupat or rendang if you like. However, it is narrated that the Prophet would consume dates and they are usually odd-numbered. Eating in the morning emphasizes the fact that the one-month fasting in Ramadhan has ended. Besides, it is forbidden to fast on the first of Shawwal.

Ever wondered about the calls that you hear in the morning? That's the takbeer! Takbeer starts from the night before Eid. Whether you're in the car or simply on foot to the mosque, recite takbeer. The moment the Imam enters to lead Eid prayer, the period of takbeer would end.

Once you're at the mosque, you would witness a huge number of Muslims gathered in different hues of traditional attires. Offer Eid prayer in congregation. This once-in-a-year prayer may be performed at any time between sunrise until the sun reaches its zenith. Preferably, Eid prayers are to be performed at a conducive open field. Nevertheless, it can also be done in a mosque that can accommodate plenty of people.

An obligation for every adult Muslim that has more wealth than that of the amount they need is to pay Zakat-al-Fitr. Normally, our parents pay on behalf of themselves and us. Paying the Zakat before the congregational prayer would be advisable. The Zakat are then given to those who are entitled to receive, such as those who live in poverty.

Upon completing Eid prayers, the Khatib would recite khutbah. Khutbah serves to preach the public. During the khutbah, you should never talk for it decreases your rewards. Engaging yourself in a conversation is not recommended. Unlike Friday prayers, Eid prayer preceds the Khutbah.

Oh yeah, use a seperate route to and from the praying ground. You would be able to meet different people along the way. Offer Eid greetings and smile. You would most likely make your Eid, and their Eid too!

please kindly correct me if I posted anything false.

when you give da'wah

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

Assalamualaikum.

When you give Da'wah to someone and they tell you to mind your own business, tell them: You are my business, because I'll be questioned for my silence.

-Dr Zakir Naik 

piling up

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

Assalammualaikum.

(this post may seem to be a rant on shopping, but trust me, it's not... haha.)

For the past few days, I have been drooling over Swatch online. Those straps are heart-breaking.

Oh, my latest Swatch purchase went lost in the post. I got over it real quick though.

To rub salt into the wound, I was mesmerised by these Converse platform sneakers.

Much to my dismay, most websites don't provide delivery/shipping to Malaysia. And I was too shy to get it delivered to Auntie Zainab.

It surprised me. How girly had I become? Bhahaha. Shopping is not usually my thing, unless it's something that I really love.

A few months ago, I organised my bookmarks. I have this bookmark folder for "Shoppings", to which I saved websites to buy gifts or anything I have the urge to.

After paying a good visit to a number of websites, I decided that to be fair, I shall open other folders as well.

I chose the 'Islam' folder and clicked on one of the articles that I had saved.

I went through the selected one and boy, was I stunned.

The article was on Surah At-Takathur, The Mutual Rivalry.

1. The words alhakum at-takathur of the original are too vast in meaning to be fully explained in a passage. Alhakum is from lahv which originally means heedlessness, but in Arabic this word is used for every occupation which engrosses man so completely that he becomes heedless of the more important things in life.

-My craze for more and more worldly gains (aka Swatch) has made me heedless.

2. That is, you spend your whole life in the same craze and endeavor, until the time comes when you must die and leave the world.

-I spent a lot of time browsing watches online.

3. That is, you are under the delusion that the abundance of the worldly goods and surpassing others in it is real progress and success, whereas the opposite is the case. Soon you will know its evil end and you will realize that it was a stupendous error in which you remained involved throughout your life. Soon may mean the Hereafter.

-I wanted more Swatch even when I had enough... wasting my parent's money.

Right. I stumbled upon this article juuuuust when I was crazy to shop. 

sweetness of Imaan

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalammualaikum.

Our class was assigned to an article on the sweetness of Iman. This what I did.

The Sweetness of Iman

Anas bin Malik reported, the Prophet p.b.u..h said, 

"There are three qualities, whoever has them, will taste the sweetness of Iman. To love Allah and His Messenger more than anyone else, to love a slave (of Allah) only for the sake of Allah, and to hate returning to infidelity after Allah has saved him from it as if he would hate to be thrown into the fire."

That tangy taste of Skittles followed by a luscious sweet finish, making you feel on top of the world as you pop them into your mouth. But the sweetness of Iman? It's way beyond that. You would never be dead on your feet spreading Da'wah. Ever.

How?

One may love his parents, siblings and best friends. Some treasure their beauty and wealth. How do you do it, loving Allah and His Messenger surpassing those of whom or which you dearly love? Being a Muslim, it is imperative to establish a close relationship with God. Remembrance of prophet Muhammad, contemplation. If only we reflect and ponder upon the sins we have accumulated. 

It is absurd not to love anyone or anything. Mutuality happens in all parts of the globe - from the north pole to the south pole. Have mutual love for His sake. Besides, when affection is centralised for the sake of the One and Only God, relationship complications will be averted as well. 

Allah is the saviour. He saved us. When one returns to Islam, despise returning to infidelity, despise kufr, despise sin. Do not be harsh to the disbelievers however, detest the act and guide them. Repent sincerely and wholeheartedly, after all, without a doubt, Allah is the all-forgiving. 

And when one found these qualities, he, if Allah permits, has found the sweetness of faith.

1434 h

Published on 14/11/2012 on nsmz

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

Assalammualaikum.

Celebrate relatively quietly, with prayers, readings, thoughts and reflections upon Hijrah.

The following Du'aa should be recited on the last day of Dhul Hijjah and the Du'aa thereafter is to be recited after the sighting of the moon of Muharram. http://www.islaamthewayoflife.com/apps/blog/show/5544432-dua-for-the-end-beginning-of-the-year

Indeed, those who have believed and those who have emigrated and fought in the cause of Allah - those expect the mercy of Allah. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.  

Al Baqarah 2:208 

Kul 'am wa antum bikhair. We have the gift of youth, so take advantage of it. Let us change and be better Muslims. Insya-Allah.

Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.

Ar-Ra'd 13:11

twins of faith

Published on 02/01/2012 on nsmz

Assalammualaikum.

Last week I went to the Twins of Faith Family Festival at PICC.

It was presented by Mercy Mission. Masha-Allah, it was soooo captivating! There were talks, exhibitions and edutainment. My fave part was the talks! lol I'm over-reacting maybe, but whoaaa it's sooooo cool.

The tickets can be bought at the website.

Workshops were also held; marriage workshop for adults who want to get married, food/nutrition workshop for people who want to live a healthy lifestyle and knowing what food is "halal and good", and there were a lot of workshops for women like: Super Moms at Workplace, Women in the Eyes of God. There's a LOT of workshops that I'm not mentioning here, however if you want the complete list, click here.

But sadly we didn't go to any of those workshops.

We did went to the talks, though. Went to 9 talks. Out of 16. I'm feeling quite guilty.

The first talk in the morning of 24th Dec was "You Are the Best of Nations" by Sh. Yahya Ibrahim. Taught the audience that we, muslims, are the best of nations! 'Remember who you are'.

And then there were a few other talks.

At 3.15 pm during that day, there was a talk entitled "I'm Muslim and I'm Proud", which I really really reaaallly wanted to attend, but there was a lil bit of problem and we couldn't be there.

We came back to PICC after Maghrib and attended two more talks, "Cultural Islam or Islamic Culture" and "One Faith, One Family". I extremely LOVE these two talks.

The first one was by Dr. Bilal Phillips, a Canadian. He highlighted the cultural believes in Malaysia, which many people do, and is somewhat khurafat or shirk, especially bersanding. I know that a lot of you have already known this, but most people in Malaysia still practice the bersanding, tahlil and etc, right? So I still want to mention it here, heheh. Okay, let me just get this straight...

Bersanding. People say you get barakah when people sprinkle you that-kind-of-water-that-I-don't-even-know-the-name. Well, the act of sprinkling is okay. But when you believe that you can get Barakah from it, now that is just WRONG. You can't simply get barakah by people sprinkling you water, can you? This is SHIRK.

Tahlil. This one is not shirk, though, it's just one of the typical malay cultures which people practice. (please correct me if I'm wrong).When people pass away, their families would do a ceremony, typically called "kenduri arwah". People would do it for days, weeks or even months if you're a royalty. It's not really compulsory to do this.

So the conclusion is: we should practice Islamic culture - following Rasulullah's Sunnah, being nice to others, respecting people's opinions and so on instead of practicing a cultural Islam - where you practice cultural believes and ending up impacting your Islam.

The second one was by Sheikh Hussein Yee, who is a Malaysian. The talk taught us that we should unite, no matter if you're a Syafi'ie or a Hambali or Hanafi or Maliki or any mazhab, we should be a family. We should help each other. And also, especially in Malaysia, where there's a diversity - we have Indians, Chinese, Malay, Iban, Kadazans and several ethnics. In this country, we could see that some Malays goes well only with Malays, and the other races too. It doesn't matter if you're a Chinese, Malay, or Indian, we should be together - because we're One Faith, One Family.

Hmm I'd like to add a personal note about Sh. Hussein Yee. He faced many difficulties when he first became a muslim. Some Chinese thinks that when you become a muslim, you become a Malay. And they don't want to become a Malay, because, uh well, you know how some Malays are. So in order to grow Islam, we ourselves should become a better person first. Be exemplary Muslims.

Okay that's all I wanted to say about the talks

There were entertainments by spoken word artists like Boona Mohammed and Muslim Belal. Masha-Allah, I wish I could talk like them.

So... the event was amazing! They're going to do another one in Melbourne soon.