Ramadhan Get-Togethers

Salam everyone!

Well i've got 2 dates for a lil get together tis Ramadhan.

1. 30th Sept: Al-Falah Mosque Iftar & Tarawih

Ok tis seems to be a lil last minute notification...tomorrow, Hafi & I are gonna break our fast & solat tarawih IN TOWN! *it's our first time, come join us & jakun together*

Anyone keen? If u r, pls sms me@97224806. we'll be headin straight to town from school.

2. 7th Oct: Iftar either at (i) Simpang Bodok OR (ii) Woodlands Checkpoint Seafood

Ned(fridgebuzzz) & Iz(izfazly) tagged me for tis. So i'm open to invite u babes & dudes too for a COMBO Multiply Iftar session!!

Do vote(eh, put in reply box) for ONE of the 2 CHOICES of venues given. Decision will be based on majority votes (together with Ned's & Iz's contacts). Yok makan yok!!

Sekian.
Wassalam....

Inspiration on Awal Ramadhan....

I juz have to share with u tis lil experience I had today.
It's humblin & I almost shed a tear...I dunno if it's out of Sympathy, or Admiration...of an old Lady.

It was at least 45-60min since the end of Tarawih (special prayin session for Ramadhan nights), there as i left the mosque thru the back door, an old lady stood. I was shocked! She was leanin forward & holdin on to her walkin aid (see pic, it's somethin like that...i dunno what it's called!). My heart felt heavy at her sight. What is she doin by the road side alone, so late? Waitin for her son to pick her up? Waiting for a cab that would never pass her way? My mum made small talks with her, she said she was waitin for her husband. My heart whispered, "Oh God, pls let her hubby fetch her fast." She's a lil big-size & old & lookin all tired & feeble, I dunno if it's from the prayin (i guess she prayed sittin down) or the waitin.

Mum n I walked on and somehow when we were in front of the entrance of the mosque, we stopped in our track. I looked at my mum, she looked at me. We both have tis reluctant feelin of leavin her standin there all alone by the roadside. My mum told me to grab a chair for her n wait with her. Ok...so i did. The old lady was surprised by our gesture and told us that we should not have gone through such yada yada and soon enough, a London cab came, along with her husband. She thanked us and made her way slowly into the cab. Lookin at her move, again...i feel that heavy feelin in the heart....

I juz have her pictured in my head as we made our way back home....the thoughts of my granny came to mind. I remembered the last time i saw her(my granny) pray, her movements were really slow. From standin to ruku', to sujud n back up standin...slow, really slow. She's aged alot yet still strong enuff to be prayin juz like the rest of us. I'm thankful to God that my granny is still able to walk around unaided n despite her failin health, she's still very much alive (i hope!) n has not gone senile! Alhamdulillah!

Then i pictured myself in that old lady's condition. I wonder...what if i end up like her in the future? Would i have that determination n be as strong-willed as her to carry out my religious obligations n submit to God? When i'm all physically old n weak, will i still go to the house of worship to pray instead of juz lyin on my bed loathin my weakness or thinkin abt death? I feel kinda embarassed actually lookin at tis old lady cos even now, when i'm all young, healthy n vibrant, laziness gets the better of me.

Well...I dunno what the future holds, I juz hope that I'll grow old with the kind of spirit that old lady n my grandma have. As i move closer to my death, as life n physical strength (which i now seems to take for granted) are sucked away from me, I hope I will be strengthened spiritually day be day & die in the bliss of bein done my part as a servant of God & ambassador of my Deen in tis temporary world, thru His Guidance.

"Inna solati,
Wa nusuki, Wa mah yaya, Wa ma mati,
Lillahi Rabbil 'Alamin"

Dear God, hear me n let me not forget the declaration i recite to You, in every of my Solat...
Thank You for the lil bit of Inspiration on the blissful first nite of Ramadhan...
Masya Allah....

Picture taken from http://www.epica-awards.org

Let's Get Serious!

U & Me!
It didn't hit me the magnitude of analysis and study I have to do before 2 nights ago.
So yeah now that I noe, I'm gonna HUNT U down & BE INTIMATE with U!







Don't u try to elude me now, ErythroPOeitin!!
Stimulate & Drive Me! Here We Go!!

The Gist of Ramadhan

http://nebride.multiply.com/journal/item/318
What is Ramadhan & what do Muslims do in Ramadhan?
*hint: nope, its not a pre-suicide bombing party & nope, not plannin of terrorist attacks*
Go on, read :)

Say goodbye cos...

A Relaxed Mind
A Peaceful Soul
A Determined Spirit
A Healthy Body
&
A Heart FULL of IMAN

a lil doa for u, fellow Muslims, in tis Blessed Ramadhan

Light Up, Light Up

http://www.lightamillioncandles.com/
Light a candle for the innocent victims of online child abuse.
STOP the Trade.

Songket & Sahabat

I'm gonna be wearin a piece of fabric that celebrates my true Malay identity for my first day of Aildilfitri tis year, insya Allah. No organza, no sari, no chinese or vietnam cheongsam fusion dresses, no laces ...its me & my Kebaya Songket. somethin abt tis fabric that juz exudes grandeur...but sometimes, it can be pretty gawdy. well it all depends on the amount of motifs and weavin. i'm lovin mine (i had one last year but tis year's nicer..*hee angkat bakul!!*) i hope it brings out the Elegance of a Malay Woman/"Keanggunan Wanita Melayu" in me...hehehe! the colour's somethin like what the Barbie's wearin...Royal Turquoise with Gold Hibiscus motifs! Wheeeee~

Image taken from http://kattisdoll.net

"Songket belongs to the brocade family of textiles. It is a rich, luxurious, ceremonial fabric, handwoven in silk or cotton, and intricately patterned with gold (and sometimes silver) threads which stand out in subtle relief on the background cloth. The interplay of light and gentle shadow on the fabric creates a gorgeous shimmering effect, making it undoubtedly, the 'queen' of handwoven fabrics."

So much for hypin up abt the clothes and Aidilfitri, what has to be in focus right now is welcomin the holy month of Ramadhan! i'm done with my "trial runs" so am now anticipatin for the real deal. Hopefully tis year, i'll make some progress in the "Amal & Ibadah" department, i pray the same for my fellow Muslim brothers & sisters, and let us not be among those whom Rasulullah saw mentioned in a hadith, who fast but get nothing from their fast except hunger and thirst, and those who pray at night get nothing from it except wakefulness. Let tis month be full of Blessings for us all in facin adversities & temptations....

To end tis entry, let me juz share a lil bit what i heard from Surau Kampung Melayu while waitin for my mum to complete her prayers last Sunday. An ustaz was givin a lecture abt how Muslims are no terrorists, that we should deal with every bad thing hurled to us with patience and not with violence. He mentioned how Rasulullah saw dealed with insults and violations of the Jews & Arab pagans...never once did he demonstrated against them, nor did he seek revenge. What he does was pray & deal with situations with ALOT of patience, faith & rational moves. We Muslims in tis era, should be doin that too, every time a lil misconception abt Islam is bein spread like wildfire! We outta fight those with exemplary behaviours not flamin anger. Somethin to remember, or maybe to inspire, in conjunction with the comin of Ramadhan, also from the same lecture...

The Sahabat's (Prophet Muhammad's saw Companions) Life Principle:

Live Respectably, Die for the Cause of God.
Hidup Mulia, Mati Syahid.

Insya Allah....

To those still in "trial-runs"...Fight On, to the rest of my Muslim multiply contacts...Salam Ramadhan!

What could have gone wrong Went Wrong BUT...

Despite the setbacks,
Despite the frustrations,
Despite the mistakes,
Despite the miscalculations,
I SEE GLOWIN SMILES ON EVERYONE's FACES!!

Finally meet up with FISH halftank, my online buddy for the longest time in Multiply..heee...walked around in a big circle to find us eh? hahaha...so sorry dude!!!

Also, nice to meet mr rosswaja...my "enemy" over kosher meat some entries back in Hafi's blog. hahah so selenge..i actually dunno that it is him, nevertheless, nice dude...akhirnya, kita bersemuka! Peace & thank u for the ride over to west coast & overseeing us start the fire.

Izfazly,Lin & baby Riyan...nice meetin & minglin with u too! Baby Riyan is dang cute...potential DJ in the makin, daddy Iz, guide the way to Power 98 eh! heheh

Thank u so much my friends for makin the BBQ a
memorable & Fun mingling event!! A special shout out to those who
went the Extra mile to make it happen, ur kindness & understanding are etched in my heart & my deepest gratitude to u. To my fellow organisers, I thank God that we worked it out together, despite all odds & the brewin madness!! Hahah!!

Cheers to Good Food (yummy chilli crab, otak-otak, fishy balls, choclit cake!!, grilled stingray, satay, homemade pudding & noodles, pink "champagne",prawn kebab, crabsticks, etc and OF COURSE, Dee's & Sophie's Grilled Choco-Banana!!), Great Company (boneeta, cyclopsitz, deesdaily, halftank, iqlima, izfazly and family , ladyjenna, norhafi, prodigic, raf13, rosswaja, sitz & volig) & Sweet Success of our first MULTIPLY BBQ AFFAIR!

Links to BBQ Photos:
http://izfazly.multiply.com/photos/album/79
http://prodigic.multiply.com/photos/album/47
http://ladyjenna.multiply.com/photos/album/51

KL M N Op

[K]uala [L]umpur trip

A lil week end getaway to the neighbourin country, indulgin myself in lotsa feastin left me feelin bloated & fat now. but heck it was a rejuvenatin trip...left all my worries behind and i'm back ready to face school and whatever shit comin my way.

[M]arriage

tis topic seems to be hauntin me more n more often. i guess i really gotta deal with it. i've been reflectin on my colleagues' words and also bf's curiosity...why are my parents not concerned abt my relationship? why do they not ask abt me gettin married? don't they wanna getta noe the guy whom i have been datin for almost a decade now? how can they juz remain passive? all these Questions...i'd only know if I ASK them Myself! all that i could hypothesise now is THEY THEMSELVES are NOT READY. lookin at me, i think they feel i am too juvenile, despite the fact that i am attached for Years. i'm NOT matured despite of my age...that is why probably they never did ask abt me gettin hitched! Either that OR they want me to take the damn Initiative to introduce my bf to them. My mum told me once, "Bring home a guy only when u wanna get married." and "If u r lookin for a husband, find one with strong iman(faith)" I remember those words and even tho bf is quite the contrary to my mum's words, i believe what she asks for can be achieved, with him. Juz that My Groom, needs to be GROOMED! so there. shall i introduce bf to my parents tis comin Syawal? and i really dun mind at all, if i have to do what Sue does to Alex aka Hassan. i believe God will guide us to eventually step out of our fears. i'm almost ready.

[N]isfu Sya'ban

Nisfu Sya'ban means mid-Sya'ban. I almost forgot its significance. As told by our beloved Rasulullah, “"This is the night of mid-Sya’ban! Verily Allah the Glorious and Majestic look at His servants on the night of mid-Sya`ban, and He forgives those who ask forgiveness, and He bestows mercy on those who ask mercy, and He gives a delay to the people of envy and spite in their state."

That also means...Ramadhan is comin. It is encouraged to fast in Sya'ban as what the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) did to train ourself up before the actual fastin month. So happy trial runs everyone and also don't forget to make extra doas tomorrow nite!

[OP]erations

For the past month, i had 3 family members who underwent surgeries one after another. Alhamdulillah all went well, and the last of em got discharged from the hospital today. although I am not always there to visit u guys, i hope u realise u r always in my heart & prayers. Speedy recovery to u my dearest aunts & uncle.