Archive for March 2007
Who, Me?
Posted on: March 26, 2007
I’m kiddish on the outside, matured on the inside, ya.. Insyaallah, the only way for me be truly matured is to be consistent (Istiqamah) in Ibadah in the path of Allah. Like I have mentioned in an earlier post, the four factors to being a strong Muslim are Ilmu (knowledge), Iman (faith), Amal (deeds) and Taqwa (fear of God). These, I will try to achieve, slowly but surely, Insyaallah. All these, I have too little of, Astaghfirullah. O Allah, give me your Guidance.
وَالَّذِينَ جَاهَدُوا فِينَا لَنَهْدِيَنَّهُمْ سُبُلَنَا وَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمَعَ الْمُحْسِنِينَ
Those who strive in Us We will surely guide them to our path. (Surah al-Ankabut, 29:69)
Wonders
Posted on: March 13, 2007
This time last week, I was feeling anxious, waiting for my results to be out. Sad, too, that my best friend was too busy for me. And that, I wasn’t sure if I would get the job at Al-Khair Mosque. And I was exasperated that I wasn’t able to focus on my studies. Then, suddenly, such a change of events.. I am now unofficially a diploma graduate (in Landscape Architecture). I will be starting work at Al-Khair next week, as a preschool teacher. The DPI exams went quite well. And I have someone new in my life. Woah, Alhamdulillah.. but too many good things is not really a good thing. I foresee many many challenges ahead. But never mind, I’ll continue to make everyone around me happy, Insyaallah. And I shall persevere in achieving my dream..
Oh, and I wonder.. Qada’ and Qadar.. what does Fate have in store for me?
وَعِندَهُ مَفَاتِحُ الْغَيْبِ لاَ يَعْلَمُهَا إِلاَّ هُوَ وَيَعْلَمُ مَا فِي الْبَرِّ وَالْبَحْرِ وَمَا تَسْقُطُ مِن وَرَقَةٍ إِلاَّ يَعْلَمُهَا وَلاَ حَبَّةٍ فِي ظُلُمَاتِ الأَرْضِوَلاَ رَطْبٍ وَلاَ يَابِسٍ إِلاَّ فِي كِتَابٍ مُّبِينٍ
“And with Him are the keys of the Ghaieb (all that is hidden), none knows them but He. And He knows whatever there is in the land and in the sea; not a leaf falls, but He knows it. There is not a grain in the darkness of the earth nor anything fresh or dry, but is written in a Clear Record.” — Surah al-An’aam 6:59 (http://alarqam.com/cm/en/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=57&Itemid=66)
Pursuit of Happiness
Posted on: March 11, 2007
The saying goes, if you want to know to meaning of love, find someone who needs to be loved. Well, my saying goes, if you want to know the meaning of happiness, find someone who needs to be happy! I cheered someone up today, and that makes me happy. Spread happiness and you’ll find joy! =)
Confidence
Posted on: March 10, 2007
What I have learnt from my own life, Alhamdulillah.
1. You are never alone, you’ll find a companion in the most unexpected of people.
2. Whatever you do, find the sliver of happiness in it.
3. Whatever your dream is, go for it. You may never get it, but at least, you know that you’ll have no regrets.
4. Making mistakes is part of life. Make mistakes now, rather than later.
5. God loves you, that’s why you face so many challenges, so that you’ll become a stronger character.
6. If you don’t have confidence in yourself, someone else does.
7. You are breaking someone’s heart if you give up on yourself.
8. Nobody is out to hurt you, they only want to hurt themselves.
9. Never look back to the past, just the present and the future.
10. Fear judgement by God, not by people.
Courage
Posted on: March 9, 2007
Everything is happening too fast, it scares me. And I have had too many surprises (pleasant ones) this week.. somebody must have included me in their prayers. Haha. Alhamdulillah. Hmm.. Anyway, Dearest gave me a really good advice today. That is, it is not about getting rid of the fear, it is about having the courage to face the fear.. courage is not the absence of fear. Courage, so what is it?
Hmm, anyway, was at the library today. Brain freeze. Too cold. And yeesh, I so can’t stand it when a girl wears a tudung, but when she sits down, her back is exposed, cos her blouse is just too short! What is the use of covering your hair, when you don’t even bother about your dressing? Now, see, that’s her fear. She fears a fashion disaster if she doesn’t wear tight clothes, but just how much does she fear judgement in the hereafter? It’s such a shame. She doesn’t have the courage.
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