Why?

Why the exams?

2008-06-16T20:20:00.004+10:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,

Hope to be reaching my dear readers in the best state of health and iman. InsyaAllah.
I am really sorry to not being updating this page as often as i wished i would. I've gotta learn to be disciplined and better use the time that has been given to me for i do not know when it would run out.

Verily, Priorities are to be managed tactfully. Currently, I am in my exam period, as is many others. InsyaAllah, i would try to get this site up and running once those things are done.

Just for us to ponder on something, i came across this site while googling. Its a compilation of some incidents that had happened in the life of our dear Prophet Muhammad S.A.W (Peace and blessing be upon him)

Compilation

Till then, good luck for the exams and ...
'...Allah is with those who patiently persevere.'
(Excerpt 2:153)

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

Why not hope from The Most Generous?

2008-03-27T08:28:00.005+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim. In The Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Verily, humans are always engaged in a chemical warfare in their brain. These shots are called by the emotions that haunt him, the concerns that are ever lurking and needs that are always growing. Due to this and many other reasons, people often find themselves lost or depressed. Every new day brings with itself, its own worries, troubles and problems.

But, do not despair, remember that you have Allah. The Most Generous, The Most Affectionate, The Most Kind and Giving and The Most Merciful.

Know that Allah is so Forgiving that Allah is
al-'Afûw
al-Ghaffâr
al-Ghafûr.

From the collection of forty hadith by al-Imam al-Nawawi, the last hadith (no 42) is as follow...

From Anas, radiyallahu 'anhu, who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam, say:

"Allah the Almighty has said: 'O son of Adam, so long as you call upon Me, and hope in Me, I shall forgive you for what you have done, and I shall not mind. O son of Adam, were your sins to reach the clouds in the sky and were you then to ask forgiveness of Me, I shall forgive you. O son of Adam, were you to come to Me with an earthful of sins and were you then to face Me, without having associated anything with Me, I shall grant you an earthful of pardon.'"

[Recorded by Al-Tirmidhi, who said that it is a good and sound hadith]

Hadith number 37 tells us of another great news. Allah, the Most Merciful

Ibn Abbas, radiyallahu 'anhu, reported that the Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam, related from his Lord (glorified and exalted be He):

"Verily Allah has recorded the good deeds and the evil deeds." Then he clarified that: "Whosoever intends to do a good deed but does not do it, Allah records it with Himself as a complete good deed; but if he intends it and does it, Allah records it with Himself as ten good deeds, up to seven hundred times, or more than that. But if he intends to do an evil deed and does not do it, Allah records it with Himself as a complete good deed; but if he intends it and does it, Allah records it down as one single evil deed."

[Al-Bukhari & Muslim]

Thus,

Have no fear, for Allah is with us
(Excerpt from verse 40, At-Taubah)

I think that should be enough for now.
Thank you very much.

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

Why My Brothers and Sister?! Why! (UPDATED)

2008-02-01T04:00:00.001+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Let me begin with a verse from the Quran, our ultimate guidance. Verse 10, Surah Al-Hujurat.
English Translation
The believers are naught else than brothers. Therefore make peace between your brethren and observe your duty to Allah that haply ye may obtain mercy.
Malay Translation
Sesungguhnya orang-orang mukmin adalah bersaudara karena itu damaikanlah antara kedua saudaramu dan bertakwalah kepada Allah supaya kamu mendapat rahmat.

Also, let me share a hadith too. The following is narrated by Anas and recorded in Sahih Bukhari. (Volume 1, Book 2, and Number 12)

The Prophet said, "None of you will have faith till he wishes for his (Muslim) brother what he likes for himself."

The words of the Creator in the verse above are very clear and I am quite sure most of us know very well about the demands of the verse. Also, the words of the greatest man ever lived in the world (Prophet Muhammad S.A.W) is clear too and most of should already know the hadith above.

Now, a verse on the importance of Iman, Verse 82, Surah Al Baqarah
English Translation
whereas those who attain to faith and do righteous deeds -they are destined for paradise, therein to abide.
Malay Translation
"Dan orang-orang yang beriman serta beramal saleh, mereka itu penghuni surga; mereka kekal di dalamnya."

May Allah bless and guide us all. InsyaAllah.

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

THIS POST HAS BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY EDITED AND UPDATED.

Previously it had lots of misplaced anger and outright suggestions that I myself find it to be ... narrow. It was not something that i should have said. For fatwas, please refer to the corresponding authorities. Again, the author would like to plead all his readers to verify and decide matters for themselves. What i have in my site, are just things that i perceive to be true. Apologies, Sorry and Forgive me. I was young and naive... :)

Why Ramadhan Kareem

2007-09-20T00:53:00.000+10:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim.
In The Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

I hope everyone is doing great. I am currently thinking of writing another endeavour of mine. Things that i have learned from the struggles of life. Seeking to understand life, searching for the truth and gaining the pleasure of Allah S.W.T. A continuation maybe, for the previous posts. Well, I pray to Allah that the piece would be ready soon. Till then, let me share with you all a beautiful hadeeth of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihiwas Sallam, peace be upon him)

Salman, Radi-Allahu anhu, reports, "On the last day of Shaban Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihiwas Sallam) addressed us and said, 'O people there comes over you now a great month, a most blessed month in which lies a night more greater in virtue than a thousand months. It is a month in which Allah has made Fasting compulsory by day. And has made sunnah the Taraweeh by night. Whosoever intends drawing near to Allah by performing any virtuous deed, for such person shall be the reward like the one who had performed a fardh in any other time. And whoever performs a fardh, shall be blessed with the reward of seventy faraa-idh in any other time.

This is indeed the month of patience, and the reward for true patience is Jannah ( paradise. It is the month of sympathy with one's fellowmen. It is the month wherein a true believer's rizq is increased. Whosoever feeds another who fasted, in order to break the fast at sunset, for the feeder there shall be forgiveness of sins and emancipation from the fire of Jahannam (hell}, and for such feeder shall be the same reward as the one who Fasted (who he fed) without that persons reward being decreased in the least."

Thereupon we said, "O messenger of Allah, not all of us possess the means whereby we can give a fasting person to break his fast." Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihiwas Sallam) replied, "Allah grants the same reward to the one who gives a fasting person to break the fast a mere date, or a drink of water, or a sip of milk."

"This is a month, the first of which brings Allah's mercy, the middle of which brings His forgiveness and the last of which brings emancipation from the fire of Jahan-nam."

"Whosoever lessens the burden of his servants (bonds-men) in this month, Allah will forgive him and free him from the fire of Jahannam."

"And in this month four things you should continue to perform in great number, two of which shall be to please your Lord, while the other two shall be those without which you cannot do. Those which shall be to please your Lord, are that you should in great quantity bear witness that there is no deity to worship except Allah (i.e. recite the Kalimah Tayyibah Laa llaaha illallaah) and make much Istighfaar beg Allah's forgiveness with Astagirfirul-laah)." And as for those without which you cannot do, you should beg of Allah, entrance into paradise and ask refuge in Him from Jahannam."

"And whoever gave a person who fasted water to drink, Allah shall grant that giver to drink from My fountain, such a drink where after that person shall never again feel thirsty until he enters Jannah."

http://www.albalagh.net/general/ramadan.shtml

May Allah bless and guide us all. InsyaAllah.

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

Why Never Give Up?! InsyaAllah.

2007-05-27T19:40:00.000+10:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim. In The Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Hey, everyone. It’s been a busy week, sorry for the delay. Very sorry, cause I did set a deadline, but didn’t make it. Sorry again. I’ll try to not do it again, InsyaAllah. Anyway, guys, I found out something special about ‘InsyaAllah’ that I wish to share.

In Surah Al-Kahf, verse 23 - 24
AND NEVER say about anything, "Behold, I shall do this tomorrow, without (adding], "if God so wills." And if thou shouldst forget [thyself at the time, and become aware of it later], call thy Sustainer to mind and say: "I pray that my Sustainer guide me, even closer than this, to a consciousness of what is right!"

Or in Malay,
"Dan jangan sekali-kali kamu mengatakan terhadap sesuatu: ""Sesungguhnya aku akan mengerjakan itu besok pagi," "kecuali (dengan menyebut): ""Insya-Allah"". Dan ingatlah kepada Tuhanmu jika kamu lupa dan katakanlah: ""Mudah-mudahan Tuhanku akan memberiku petunjuk kepada yang lebih dekat kebenarannya daripada ini"

As the title suggests, the thing that I wanna talk about this time around is on perseverance. Hmm. I think that this post could only be a continuation to the previous one, as the one before talked about self esteem, and now, further into acting on the self confidence. Just having the self confidence, though as high as it maybe, wont mean a thing if it is not acted upon. To start off, I would like to quote a favorite ayat of mine, one that I have quoted many times before. Here it goes…

Surah Al-Balad, verse 4.
English - Verily We have created man into toil and struggle.
Malay - Sesungguhnya Kami telah menciptakan manusia berada dalam susah payah.

Well, this is probably the best time to talk about this matter. The time which most thinks as the hardest ones of the year; the time of exams. But, the again, when are we free from troubles? Think about it. Is there any one instant of your life where you are free from problems? And, if you were once with nothing to do, (maybe the holidays), the fact that you have ‘nothing to do’ becomes a problem. Sometimes the boredom due to this seemed worse.

I think anyone can relate to this, from all background, profession, field, race and country. (haha). Verily, a student of the medicine field would consider his/her life to be very ‘tough’; the engineering students would wanna contest in that view, not to forget the commerce students as well. Put yourself in the shoes of a working man/women, probably they would agree that its tough to be them, with most claiming that their job is the hardest of all. A lawyer would say that the field is too confusing, a doctor would say its too emotional, an engineer might say that his/her machine is too complicated, a farmer would say that its physically too challenging, a driver would say its too boring, a leader would say too much pressure, and this goes on. These people usually have other stressful and demanding roles too, such as being a mother, father, husband, wife, brother, sister or even a friend. Basically, everyone would like to think that they are having a tough life; tougher than most of others. But, its true isn’t it? Life is tough. And, this kinda agrees with the verse above, no?

Sometimes these things might just be too much to take. The path might seem so hard, they future might look so dark, and the present might feel so painful. Sometimes, it might seem as just not worth the trouble, sometimes it feels like to just let it go. Its tough to explain this, its one of those things where I have complete understanding but have no idea how to put it into words. Probably, its better left unsaid, and understood, hopefully everyone can relate to this.

This is applicable to anything; studies, work, relationships, money, future plans and even to ‘trivial’ parts of life such as ‘finding a place to stay’ (haha, internal Melburnian joke), keeping the house clean, cooking, etc.

Problems are everywhere, and they are meant as a test for us. To differentiate between the ones who truly believe and the one who do not.

The following verse would elucidate (It’s a new word i learnt. haha) the situation.
Al-Baqarah, verse 155-157
Be sure we shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods or lives or the fruits (of your toil), but give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere, Who say, when afflicted with calamity: "To Allah We belong, and to Him is our return" They are those on whom (Descend) blessings from Allah, and Mercy, and they are the ones that receive guidance.

Dan sungguh akan Kami berikan cobaan kepadamu, dengan sedikit ketakutan, kelaparan, kekurangan harta, jiwa dan buah-buahan. Dan berikanlah berita gembira kepada orang-orang yang sabar,"(yaitu) orang-orang yang apabila ditimpa musibah, mereka mengucapkan, ""Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilaihi raaji`uun"""Mereka itulah yang mendapat keberkatan yang sempurna dan rahmat dari Tuhan mereka, dan mereka itulah orang-orang yang mendapat petunjuk.

Let’s now see what some have to say about giving up. Thomas Edison said, "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." This is an interesting insight. Christopher Reeves, the ‘Superman’, said the following, ‘A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles’. If you read his life story, you would really understand what he meant. (After being paralysed, he did not give up! Go on, read about him).

Verily the greatest of perseverers, the never-give-up-ers, are the prophets of Allah. Just take a look into the lives of these great men and for will find struggle, suffering, tests, afflictions and hardship. Way beyond our capacity, but they all persevered with the help of Allah.

I shall now continue with some inspiring verses from the Quran on faith, hope and perseverance. (I’ll include only the English translations, for more please go here http://www.islamicity.com/QuranSearch/)

3:200 O ye who believe! Persevere in patience and constancy; vie in such perseverance; strengthen each other; and fear Allah. that ye may prosper.
2:45-46 Nay, seek (Allah's) help with patient perseverance and prayer: It is indeed hard, except to those who bring a lowly spirit, Who bear in mind the certainty that they are to meet their Lord, and that they are to return to Him.
2:153 O ye who believe! seek help with patient perseverance and prayer; for Allah is with those who patiently persevere.

As for how to persevere, and from where do we get the power to do it, I would say that I need a source that is Great, Infinite, Omnipotent and Magnificient.
Surah An-Nahl, verse 127 - Endure thou patiently (O Muhammad). Thine endurance is only by (the help of) Allah. Grieve not for them, and be not in distress because of that which they devise.

And, I shall put my trust upon Allah, the Lord of the Universe.
Excerpt of Surah Imran, verse 159 - ...Then, when thou hast taken a decision put thy trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust (in Him).

I shall never loose hope, insyaAllah. I shall never give up on the mercy of the Creator. Because …
Excerpt from surah Yusuf, verse 87 - … and never give up hope of Allah's Soothing Mercy: truly no one despairs of Allah's Soothing Mercy, except those who have no faith."

And, yes, I do believe that with every difficulty, every hardship, and everytime I did not give up, I would have happiness. Here is the proof of the good news.
Surah Al-Sharrh, Verse 5 and 6
So, verily, with every difficulty, there is relief: Verily, with every difficulty there is relief.

To sum all up, here is another very beautiful verse from the Quran. From surah Al-Baqarah, verse 177.
It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces Towards east or West; but it is righteousness- to believe in Allah and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance, out of love for Him, for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer, and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient, in pain (or suffering) and adversity, and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah fearing.

Why on Self Esteem?

2007-04-30T15:02:00.000+10:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim. In The Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Hey, everyone. I am so sorry for not updating for quite a while. Well, the past two months has been very fulfilling, enlightening and lots of other stuffs too. Mainly, my blog is where I write stuffs that I would like to share with others and also a place where I write things that I would like to say to myself. When I have problems and wanna solve them, I pray and make research on it. I ask people, my parents, friends, wonder lots, think too much and at the end of the day, I would compile the stuffs on to a writing and publish it on my blog.

So, I learnt a lot. This blog makes me remember stuffs that I learnt; make it easier for me to share and as a reference for me later, if I were to suffer from the same problems again. The past two months, I had problems, very complicated ones. The one that I wish to mention now is something that I had lately, and am still having, I suppose (at the time of writing). Hopefully, by the end of this post, I would have solved it. Haha. InsyaAllah.

Well, it’s about the heart, a very small part of it, on self esteem, confidence and love. Well, not love like ‘love’, but, you’ll see.

Self esteem, I am not so sure about the meaning of it, but, what I would like to talk about is as follow. There is this thing inside us, our heart, that we often talk to. The special thing about this heart, is that it talks back to us. It is the source of our feelings, emotions and love. If you read through my blog, you would see that I would like to believe that humans want peace of the heart. A desire that is ultimate and universal. I have argued this in many ways. Using proofs from multiple sources; movies, songs, poem, opinion, quotes, and such. Anyway, let’s move on…

What I like to think as the definition of self esteem is that the way we feel about ourselves. The trust, the believe, the confidence or even the self-love. I’ll list down some quotes to stress the importance of this ‘thing’.

Henry Ford said, ‘If you think you can or can’t, you’re always right.’ While in Rokcy V, Rocky kinda said, ‘The difference between a hero and a coward is that the hero is willing to go for it'. As for Muhammad Ali, he gave one of the best quote on it. He said, ‘It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe.’ The pebble in your shoe, as for the doubts in your heart, as for the absence of confidence, trust and love.

I have to say that the boxing world had inspired me quite a lot. (Rocky and Muhammad Ali). Rocky is a series of movies that teach us, the heart is the muscle that matters. IT’S THE HEART!!! As for Muhammad Ali, he proved in the real world of this fact. InsyaAllah. To add to this, another quote from him, ‘It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.’

As much as we need self-confidence, we need to avoid arrogance. We must remember the Source of everything that we have now and acknowledge the Source. I pray that I would never forget from doing this. Everything that I have now was given to me by The One. When my time comes, I would have leave it all and return to the Source, of which I would be held accountable for my deeds. This actually is in my favour. If I have faith in Allah, then I would be asking for the Allah’s help. Why? Check this out!

English: And your Lord says: "Call on Me; I will answer your (prayer): but those who are too arrogant to serve Me will surely find themselves in Hell - in humiliation!"

Malay: "Dan Tuhanmu berfirman: ""Berdoalah kepada-Ku, niscaya akan Kuperkenankan bagimu. Sesungguhnya orang-orang yang menyombongkan diri dari menyembah-Ku akan masuk neraka Jahanam dalam keadaan hina dina"

-Verse 60, Surah Ghafir (the 40^th surah)-

From this verse, I would know that when I ask for help, insyaAllah, I would have the help of the Creator of The Universe, The Giver of Life, The Sustainer of Beings, The Source of All Strength, Power and Love, The Lord of Majesty and Generosity, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful, The Owner of All Sovereignty … (List is endless). I believe that I am much more confident now, after knowing this.

An interesting point to note, as much as Muhammad Ali is confident about himself, for all the, ‘I am the greatest!’ that he shouted, there is one that explains all. At least, I think it does.

‘God gave me this illness to remind me that I'm not number One; He is.’

To sum up, lets take a look at an excerpt of a Qudsi Hadeeth, which was narrated by Abu Hurairah, Allah Most High says: “I am as my slave thinks of me and I am with him whenever he remembers me.” (Agreed Upon).

So, i suppose, there is some truth in this, ‘If you think you can or can’t, you’re always right.’

I pray that Allah blesses me and all my readers with high self-confidence. That we are blessed with firm faith (iman) upon him. That we are among those who are guided. That Allah helps us to live life as taught by the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. (peace be upon him). I pray that i would be able to put into practice the things that i have wrote so far.

Amin.

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

Why: The Heart - Part 3?

2007-02-17T03:42:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim. In The Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

(please read part 1 and 2 before proceeding)

It’s the 17^th of February, Penang is saying bye while Melbourne is saying hi. My flight is on the 22^nd of Feb, trying to live the remnants of the days to the fullest, spending as much time as possible with family. Well, during the ~ 3 months of holiday, I suffered lots, discovered and learnt lots too. The following would be some of the beautiful things that I have learnt, and I am happy to share the gems with you all.

Hadeeth

Yahya related to me from Malik that Ziyad ibn Abi Ziyad said that Abu'd-Darda had said, "Shall I not tell you the best of your deeds, and those that give you the highest rank, and those that are the purest with your King, and are better for you than giving gold and silver, and better for you than meeting your enemy and striking their necks?" They said, "Of course." He said, "Remembrance (dhikr) of Allah ta ala."
(Muwatta of Imam Malik, 15.7.24)

Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying that Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, thus stated: I am near to the thought of My servant as he thinks about Me, and I am with him as he remembers Me. And if he remembers Me in his heart, I also remember him in My Heart, and if he remembers Me in assembly I remember him in assembly, better than his (remembrance), and if he draws near Me by the span of a palm, I draw near him by the cubit, and if he draws near Me by the cubit I draw near him by the space (covered by) two hands. And if he walks towards Me, I rush towards him.
(Sahih Muslim Book 035, Number 6471)

Quranic Verses
O ye who believe! Remember Allah with much remembrance. (33:41)

And when you have finished your prayer, remember God - standing and sitting and lying down; and when you are once again secure, observe your prayers [fully]. Verily, for all believers prayer is indeed a sacred duty linked to particular times [of day]. (4:103)

Lo! In the creation of the heavens and the earth and (in) the difference of night and day are tokens (of His sovereignty) for men of understanding, (3:190)

Such as remember Allah, standing, sitting, and reclining, and consider the creation of the heavens and the earth, (and say): Our Lord! Thou createdst not this in vain. Glory be to Thee! Preserve us from the doom of Fire. (3:191)

Recite what is sent of the Book by inspiration to thee, and establish regular Prayer: for Prayer restrains from shameful and unjust deeds; and remembrance of Allah is the greatest (thing in life) without doubt. And Allah knows the (deeds) that ye do (29:45)

so remember Me, and I shall remember you; and be grateful unto Me, and deny Me not. (2:152)

And when the prayer is ended, disperse freely on earth and seek to obtain [something] of God's bounty; but remember God often, so that you might attain to a happy state! (62:10)

And do thou (O reader!) Bring thy Lord to remembrance in thy (very) soul, with humility and in reverence, without loudness in words, in the mornings and evenings; and be not thou of those who are unheedful. (7:205)

Remember thy Lord much, and praise (Him) in the early hours of night and morning. (Excerpt of 3:41)

Hence, bear with patience whatever they [who deny the truth] may say, and extol thy Sustainer's limitless glory and praise Him before the rising of the sun and before its setting; and extol His glory, too, during some of the hours of the night as well as during the hours of the day, so that thou might attain to happiness. (20:130)

For Muslim men and women,- for believing men and women, for devout men and women, for true men and women, for men and women who are patient and constant, for men and women who humble themselves, for men and women who give in Charity, for men and women who fast (and deny themselves), for men and women who guard their chastity, and for men and women who engage much in Allah's praise,- for them has Allah prepared forgiveness and great reward. (33:35)

“Guide us the straight way” (Al-Fatihah, verse 6). May we all be among those who are guided. Ameen.

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best
(Sorry for the late update, Was little bit busy. Sorry)

Why: The Heart? – Part 2

2007-02-05T14:40:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabaraktuh.

Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim. In The Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

(please read part 1 first)

Initially, the plan was to write Part 1 on Friday, settle my problems during the weekend and then write Part 2 by Sunday. All went by the plan except for the ‘settling my problem’ part. The ~3 days allocated for it was insufficient. In the whole, I can say that it took me about two whole weeks to settle it. Alhamdulillah, now, my heart is much more relaxed.

A little on my worry and anxiety. I am currently on my ~ three months summer holiday, and during these times, students like me have almost nothing to do. With nothing keeping the mind occupied, it wanders a lot. ‘An idle mind is the devil’s workshop’. This piece of wisdom proved to be true in the following days. It wanders and wanders, most of the time on stupid stuff. When I say stupid, I mean total crap with no basis whatsoever.

My mind then became filled with worries and anxieties. I could feel my heart palpitating most of the time, the intermittent rush of adrenaline and foolish thoughts clouded my mind. This started on the 15^th January. From that day onwards, the anxieties kept on getting worse while the ‘questions’ kept on getting more foolish yet more convincing.

The human mind is wonderful and crucial, but when it follows the devil’s way, it has an adverse effect. It is strange how I could come to believe the devil’s word and become convinced of the foolish thoughts.

The thoughts; my life has no purpose, I am doing everything the wrong way, I am neglecting my responsibilities, I shouldn’t go shopping as it is wasting time, I shouldn’t live in comfort as others are suffering, there is no fun in my life (nothing to look forward to), am I on the right track, is this right and such. One great trick that I was played upon what that, doubts regarding my responsibilities towards Allah began to emerge. I was with the thought that I am not doing what I was supposed to do. The only door for my salvation seemed closed at that point. It was getting very hard to concentrate on prayers, almost impossible to relax or have fun, and my face starts to show the war of thoughts that were occurring in my mind. My heart was restless.

At this point, I tried to look for answers to each of my question. Surfing the net and pondering for hours. It seems that as I answer one question, new ones keep popping up. I was anxious most of the time. It kept on getting worse for a few days. At times I feel like letting go, succumb to the pressure and admit failure. In the morning, I won’t want to wake up. Wished I could sleep forever, Haha. Well, the five wajib prayers were crucial in keeping me going. Though my concentration was disturbed, the prayers still proved to be beneficial.

Verily, the help of Allah is (always) near!
(Excerpt from verse 214, Al Baqarah)

On the 26^th January, help came. Alhamdulillah. The answer to my problem was right in front of my eyes, yet I missed it. I followed my dad to a zikr. It was just a group of people sitting down and remembering Allah. After the zikr, there were short talks. The zikr provided me with peace, while the talk revealed that my ‘thoughts’ were the work of the devil. One of the avenues of the devil is to plant the seed of doubt (was-was) in our heart. Make us worry and lose our way. Lose concentration in prayers, lose the will to make ibadah, fill our heart with worry and make us sad, depressed, anxious and ‘down’. "Don't entertain your foolish thoughts", I say to myself.

The zikr is the essence of peace in heart. But, this requires faith and action. Just the knowledge (faith), without action won’t give much benefit. Performing the zikr, the remembrance of Allah is crucial. InsyaAllah. I pray that Allah inspires me and everyone with the beauty of zikr.

Again, all these research is for me to correct myself and if possible to inspire others too. The following excerpt of the Quranic verses shall end my post, insyaAllah, Part 3 will feature more beautiful verses and if possible, some stories too.

Have no fear, for Allah is with us
(Excerpt from verse 40, At-Taubah)

It was We Who created man, and We know what dark suggestions his soul makes to him: for We are nearer to him than (his) jugular vein.
(Verse 16, Surah Qaf)

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

Why: The Heart? - Part 1

2007-01-19T19:12:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

“Its all in the mind” is a very famous saying and for those who understands the meaning of ‘mind’ should agree with the following, “Its all in the heart”.

Why the heart? Of course, since, ‘Hati adalah raja dalam kerajaan diri, akal adalah penasihat kepada hati’ (I heard this line during the Orientation in PERMATA) and the following ‘super-famous’ hadith emphasizes the role of the heart even further.

“Beware! There is a piece of flesh in the body if it becomes good (reformed) the whole body becomes good but if it gets spoilt the whole body gets spoilt and that is the heart.”

-Excerpt from the Hadith No 6 from the Forty-Hadith of Imam Nawawi-

Thus, its all in the heart. In the current time, everywhere we see, people are striving, struggling and competing to achieve something. This competition has only got worse with time. Students nowadays are taking tuition since Standard 1 (this is seriously something), teens are going to uni while having a part time job and adults are working overtime almost all the time. People are getting more and more engrossed in their struggle to achieve ‘something’.

An advice to myself, ‘Dude, slow down. What are you rushing for? What is the ‘something’ that you looking for?’. For I need to look beyond the illusions of this world and search within me for the answers to the questions.

To all that have watched the movie ‘Bruce Almighty’, try recalling this scene. After Bruce got the ‘powers’, he was supposed to do the job of answering everyone’s prayers. After answering the first few, he got tired, and just said yes to all the other prayers. Due to this, things got out of control and created havoc all around the city. So, at this point, Bruce went to meet Morgan Freeman to consult about the situation. Bruce said something like, “I only gave them what they wanted”. Morgan replied to following,

"Since when do people know what they want or need?"

Interesting eh? Personally, after doing lots of research, listening to so many talks, doing so many self-searching, talking with so many people, watching so many movies and such, I think we all are searching for peace in the heart. With it I am a king without a throne. Safely I can say that this is the cure to all the psychological disorders known to man. To name a few: anxiety disorder, depression, nervousness, acute stress disorder, panic disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, Post-Traumatic stress disorder, social phobia, sexual disorder, schizophrenia and millions more. Also, safely I can say the absence of it is the cause to almost all of problems known to mankind. From evil characteristics (Listing a few: arrogance, fear, anger, cruelty, cowardliness, miserliness, jealousy, hatred, hypocrisy, greed, lying, stubbornness, dissension, sloth, ignorance, selfishness, ill manners, despair) to world problems (Still, Listing a few: war, hunger, crime, pollution, injustice, global warming, extinction).

How do I get this peaceful heart? Let me refer to the manual of our life, The Quran.

Surah Ar-Ra’d, Verse 28.

The translation:

English: Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance of Allah. for without doubt in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction.

Malay: (yaitu) orang-orang yang beriman dan hati mereka menjadi tenteram dengan mengingat Allah. Ingatlah, hanya dengan mengingat Allah-lah hati menjadi tenteram.

My dear readers, verily, due to some influences that I had during my stay in Melbourne, my heart currently is not at peace. It is wondering about what is the true course of life. While it is sure of going cool, doing things the right way as the prophet has said, there is still confusion left due to the aforementioned influences. The purpose of my research into this area is to settle my own heart; I shall take the above advice, put it into action and reap the benefits. InsyaAllah. Pray for me and I shall pray for you all.

Thank you.

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

Why An Other Cup?

2006-12-03T21:04:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. Hope everyone is in healthy state of Iman and Islam, with the only direction our Iman is heading, is up. InsyaAllah.

My super busy days are over, now that the exams are gone. After this, in the period of three months of holidays, only joy and pleasure is left. Well, this is wrong!

لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ فِي كَبَ
(Surah Al-Balad. Verse 4)
Meaning: Verily we have created man into toil and struggle.
Ertinya: Sesungguhnya Kami telah jadikan manusia sentiasa Dalam keadaan menghadapi kesulitan dan kesukaran (jasmani dan rohaninya);

For Allah has created me into toil and struggle, there is no lasting joy or pleasure in this world. Thus, lets all of us struggle for the afterlife. InsyaAllah.

On to the title of the post, Yusuf Islam has released an album titled ‘An Other Cup’. I have got myself a copy of this, and yes, I have to say that this is the best of all the Pop songs that I have ever bought. InsyaAllah. The CD has twelve mind-opening songs. With great tunes and greater lyrics, the songs have great messages and would prove to be beneficial for anyone who listens to it.

To all the readers, I greatly recommend this CD for yourself, family, friends (Muslim or Non-Muslim). It would make a superb gift idea suitable for any occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries or even as a wedding gift. It would do good for both you and the recipient.

A short excerpt from the song ‘There is Peace’ from the CD, to end the post,

‘There is a God, you can know Him if you try,
You can approach Him if you try …
There is Heaven, you can know it if you try,
You can go there if you try
And if God wills, it will be …’
-An Other Cup-

Thank you,

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

Why another poem?

2006-11-25T14:44:00.000+11:00

Your Worth

You know the value of every article of merchandise,

but if you don’t know the value of your own soul,

it’s all foolishness.

You’ve come to know the fortunate and the inauspicious stars,

but you don’t know whether you yourself

are fortunate or lucky.

This, is the essence of all sciences –

That you should know who you will be

When the Day of Reckoning arrives.

Rumi

Mathnawi III, 2652 - 2654

Translated by Kabir Helminski and Camille Helminski

Excerpt from The Rumi Collection (Shambala Classics, 1998)

Why a poem for Ramadhan...

2006-10-11T17:46:00.000+10:00

Unseen Sweetness

There is an unseen sweetness in the stomach's emptiness

We are lutes. When the soundbox is filled, no music can come forth.

When the brain and the belly burn from fasting, every moment a new song rises out of the fire.

The mists clear, and a new vitality makes you spring up the steps before you.

Be empty and cry as a reed instrument.

Be empty and write secrets with a reed pen.

When satiated by food and drink, an unsightly metal statue is seated where you spirit should be.

When fasting, good habits gather like helpful friends. Fasting is Solomon's ring.

Don't give in to illusion and lose your power.

But even when will and control have been lost, they will return when you fast, like soldiers appearing our the ground, or pennants flying in the breeze.

Poem by Rumi. Taken from Al-Qalam, MUIS Publications.

Why Help People?

2006-08-26T10:12:00.000+10:00

The Children of Israel once said to Moses, “O Moses, we want to invite our Lord to a meal. Speak to God so that He may accept our invitation!” Moses angrily replied, “Don’t you know that God is beyond the need for food?” But when Moses ascended Mount Sinai, God said to him, “Why did you not inform me of the invitation? My servants have invited me; tell them I shall come to their feast on Friday evening.”

Moses told the people, and everyone began making great preparations for days. On Friday evening, an old man arrived, weary from a long journey. “I am so hungry,” he said to Moses. “Please give me something to eat.” Moses said, “Be patient. The Lord of all Worlds is coming. Take this jug and fetch some water. You can also help serve.” The old man brought water and again asked for food, but no one would feed him before the Lord arrived. It got later and later, and finally, everyone began criticizing Moses for misleading them.

Moses climbed Mount Sinai and said, “My Lord, I have been put to shame before everyone because You did not come as You promised You would.” God replied, “I did come. I actually approached you yourself, but when I told you I was hungry, you sent Me to fetch water. I asked again but was sent away to serve. Neither you nor your people were able to welcome me with honor.”

“My Lord, an old man came and asked me for food. But he was a mere mortal.”

“I was together with that servant of Mine. To have honored him would have been to honor Me. To have served him would have been to serve Me. All the heavens are too small to contain Me, but not the hearts of My servants. I neither eat nor drink, yet to honor my servant is to honor Me. To care for them is to care for me.”

(Excerpt from Essential Sufism; Edited by James Fadiman & Robert Frager. Published by HarperSanFrancisco, 1997)

Isn't is so beautiful?

Why My Brothers and Sister?! Why!

2006-07-01T04:43:00.000+10:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

The Prophet said, "None of you will have faith till he wishes for his (Muslim) brother what he likes for himself."

The words of the Creator in the verse above are very clear and I am quite sure most of us know very well about the demands of the verse. Also, the words of the greatest man ever lived in the world (Prophet Muhammad S.A.W) is clear too and most of should already know the hadith above.

Now, a verse on the importance of Iman, Verse 82, Surah Al Baqarah
English Translation
whereas those who attain to faith and do righteous deeds -they are destined for paradise, therein to abide.
Malay Translation
"Dan orang-orang yang beriman serta beramal saleh, mereka itu penghuni surga; mereka kekal di dalamnya."

THIS POST HAS BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY EDITED AND UPDATED.

Previously it had lots of misplaced anger and outright suggestions that I myself find it to be ... narrow. It was not something that i should have said. For fatwas, please refer to the corresponding authorities. Again, the author would like to plead all his readers to verify and decide matters for themselves. What i have in my site, are just things that i perceive to be true. Sorry. :)

Why Beautiful Words?

2006-06-12T22:48:00.000+10:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

It’s been so long since the last post. It’s been a pretty busy month for me. Ah. Just finished 3 exams last week, and next week I have another 3. It’s not fun at all doing what I am doing now. Haha. Well, depends.

The last post was such that it required long emphasize that I did not update this blog for about a month. I really hope that everyone had a chance to look at the video that I have recommended. I wouldn’t want to keep it for myself, and I am sure, after watching it, you wont want to keep it to yourself either.

For this post, I would like to share with you a hadith. As before, I think this hadith is too good for me to just keep it to myself. Hope everyone will gain benefit from it.

Prophet Muhammed (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said " Let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day either speak good or keep silent and let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day be generous to his neighbor, and let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day be generous to his guest."

Narrated by Abu-Hurairah
Related by Bukhari and Muslim.

The words of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W. Peace be upon him) above requires no lengthy explanation.

Thank you

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

The Very Meaning of Life

2006-05-04T22:00:00.000+10:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim

Its been a while since the last post. The last post marked my journey to find about life. The purpose and the meaning of life. The issues that I addressed on the last post were on my future, comfortable life, money, happiness and contentment.

Well, my shout out on my blog was heard by a very old and close friend of mine. Alhamdulillah, he has given me a link on my Yahoo Messenger. This link was pretty long. It was a download link for a real video file of size about 101 Mb.

I replied to him, something like, “Dude, so big the file. Its real video some more”
He was like, “Listen to this, ‘barang baik punya’.”

So I watched the video and never seen anything more enlightening! This has to be the video of my life. The greatest of all the videos throughout my life, better than all the Oscar winning stuffs on IMDB.com.

The video is a short talk by Suliman Mulla entitled, ‘Depression Vs Contentment'. In this video he addresses all the issue that I had all these while. About my future, comfortable life, money, happiness, contentment and the very purpose of pursuing my degree.

I recommend you all to watch this video. Discover the real meaning of happiness, joy and contentment. Find a way to put an end to your depression. Open up your mind, view the world in a new perspective and live happy.

I am willing to provide a CD of this video complete with RealPlayer installation file and extras(Quran recital). Please contact me by leaving a comment or via email. For those staying outside of Melbourne, please leave your address, I would be happy to mail it. InsyaAllah.

Or, You can get the files from the following link

Depression Vs Contentment
There are two files for download, part 1 and 2.

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

Why Life?!!!

2006-03-30T00:54:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

I have set upon a journey to find the purpose of life. After a long thought on my life, i found out that mostly what i am doing now is for my future. I am not sure about others, but most people just think about their future. And, what i want in my future? Comfortable life. Which i think is given by lots of money. I dont like that, thus wanna search for the meaning of life.

If anyone out there have an answer, please oh please tell me.
I know that the answer is in Islam.

Thank you.
InsyaAllah, hopefully get it soon.

Why Chain Emails?

2006-03-11T23:42:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum to everyone out there.

Hope everyone is doing fine and cool. Well, this post is about a chain email that i got the other day. It goes like this:-

Mind-boggling coincidence....
> > >
> > > 1) New York City has 11 letters.
> > > 2) Afghanistan has 11 letters.
> > > 3) Ramsin Yuseb (The terrorist who threatened
> to destroy the Twin
> > > Towers in 1993) has 11 letters.
> > > 4) George W Bush has 11 letters.
> > >
> > > This could be a mere coincidence, but this
> gets more interesting:
> > > 1) New York is the 11th state.
> > > 2) The first plane crashing against the Twin
> Towers was flight number
> > > V11.
> > > 3) Flight 11 was carrying 92 passengers...9 +
> 2 =11
> > > 4) Flight 77 which also hit Twin Towers, was
> carrying 65
> > > passengers....6+5 = 11
> > > 5) The tragedy was on September 11, or 9/11 as
> it is now known....9 +
> > > 1+ 1 = 11
> > > 6) The date is equal to the US emergency
> services telephone number
> > > 911....9 + 1 + 1 = 11.
> > >
> > > Sheer coincidence..?!
> > >
> > > Read on and make up your own mind:
> > > 1) The total number of victims inside all the
> hi-jacked planes was
> > > 254. 2 + 5 + 4 = 11.
> > > 2) September 11 is day number 254 of the
> calendar year....Again 2 + 5
> > > + 4= 11.
> > > 3) The Madrid bombing took place on
> 3/11/2004....3 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 =
> > > 11
> > > 4) The tragedy of Madrid happened 911 days
> after the Twin Towers
> > > incident.
> > >
> > > Now this is where things get totally eerie:
> > > The most recognised symbol for the US, after
> the Stars & Stripes, is
> > > the Eagle. The following verse is taken
> > > from the Quran, the Islamic holy book:
> > > "For it is written that a son of Arabia would
> awaken a fearsome Eagle.
> > > The wrath of the Eagle would be felt
> > > throughout the lands of Allah and lo, while
> some of the people
> > > trembled in despair still more rejoiced: for
> > > the wrath of the Eagle cleansed the lands of
> Allah and there was
> > > peace."
> > >
> > > That verse is number 9.11 of the Quran.
> > > Still uncovinced about all of this..?!
> > >
> > > Try this and see how you feel afterwards, it
> made my hair stand on
> > > end:
> > > Open Microsoft Word and do the following:
> > >
> > >
> > > 1. Type in capitals Q33 NY. This is the flight
> number of the first
> > > plane to hit one of the Twin Towers.
> > > 2. Highlight the Q33 NY.
> > > 3. Change the font size to 48.
> > > 4. Change the actual font to the WINGDINGS

Well, my dear friends.

The Meaning of the vers 9.11 from the Quran is as follow.

9.11 But (even so), if they repent, establish regular prayers, and practise regular charity,- they are your brethren in Faith: (thus) do We explain the Signs in detail, for those who understand.

How can anyone believe the translation given below. Wrath of the eagle cleansed the land, what crap is this man?

Check out this site: http://www.breakthechain.org/exclusives/q33ny.html

Hope this message is sent around.

Bye.

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

Why Book Sale?

2006-03-08T21:07:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

Hope everyone is fine and cool. Thats important. Haha. My Uni second semester had started and it is not fine at all. Second Year Mechanical in Melbourne Uni is a new experience for me. Too much workload, we doing 7 subjects this semester, nice. I like it.

And, yes, i am selling a book that i have. Its for Second Year, First Semester Mechanical Engineering book. Used for the subject Organizational Engineering. Very interesting subject.

Title: Organizational Behavior; Managing People and Organizations
Author: Moorhead & Griffin
Edition: 7th (Latest)
ISBN: 0-618-30587-4
RRP: AUD 134.95
Unimelb Bookroom: AUD 121.46
My Price: AUD 99

This is a brand new book for sale. Excellent condition. Dont miss it, only one left for sale.
Interested? Please do contact me.

Email: suhaimi14@yahoo.com
Mobile: 0406 245 786
Home: 03 9329 0401

Thank you.

Why Formula 1? The Speed Merchants Are Back.

2006-02-19T05:01:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

How are you doing? Despite the absence of comments and very little tags, the counter is showing pretty good response. So, there are people reading my blog but no one has anything so say. Interesting…

To the topic of the post, Formula 1 is getting nearer. Starts on the 12th of March in Bahrain. The teams are getting ready with their new cars to give us their best for another year. I have to say that Formula 1 is a big part of my life, not a fan of football, rugby, cricket, American Idol, Survivor, Smallville, Desperate Housewives nor ice creams. For those who know me, they know that I am a true McLaren supporter (since 1998), started with Mika Hakkinen till Kimi Raikkonen.

McLaren has very beautiful cars. Thiers has been the most beautiful ever since I started watching F1. And, latest the MP4-21 is probably the greatest looking of all cars ever made. The following pictures are not drawings; they are photographic images of the actual car. Enjoy! Well, blews me away. If it is as fast as it looks, it'll be a good season for me.

For more high resolution pictures and wallpapers, go here

Mp4-21

Why the cartoons are made such a fuss?

2006-02-13T03:56:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
I was typing the above sentence in Microsoft Word 2003, and the greetings are underlined red saying that I have misspelled these words. The best greeting that a man could ever use are known to them as just some misspelled words. Interesting...

Lately there is a big fuss about the cartoons with the purpose to insult the “Greatest Man Ever Lived” in the world. He is the man that Muslims choose to love more than they love themself. The man that had brought the only way of life that is accepted by the Creator of the Heavens and Earth.

In Malaysia alone, the Sarawak Tribune’s permit to print, sell, circulate and operate was revoked by the government. And throughout the world, anywhere where Muslims live, there are protests and rejection towards such cartoons. An editor of a newspaper made a statement, saying that it is hard for fools to understand such cartoons. Maybe some are thinking that Muslim’s are a little too sensitive about this issue. Since the Christians accept such jokes on their prophet, Isa (Jesus), why can’t Muslims do the same?

There is a story that I heard during the Jumaat prayers few years back. It goes like this.
Once there was a Jew who went to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and inquired about his prophetness. He asked whether the prophet could stand with one leg. Then, he asked whether He could stand by lifting both legs. Then, he laughed at the prophet teasing him of not being able to do so. The Prophet Muhammad (Salallahualiwassallam) asked the Jew to meet Umar Al-Khattab and tell him what happened here. Well, the Jew went and did as told; after listening to the story Umar's reaction was to drew his sword and slay that Jew off his head.

This is how sensitive we should be when it comes to our prophet. We must make him our role model and defend his name. No jokes about the prophet, this goes to everyone. Friends, close friends, Muslims, Non-Muslims or anybody you could ever be!

Why So Sorry...

2006-02-09T03:07:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum To everyone.

I am deeply sorry for not writing much lately. I have a lot to say, but no one in Malaysia is willing to provide me with appropriate internet connection. Haha.

Till 24th February 2006, my posts would be slow. Sorry.

Hope to see you all soon. Byeoooo.

Why Info?

2006-01-29T21:20:00.001+11:00

Hey guys, Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

Hope everyone doing great. I am fine too. Lovely weather here. Super hot. Haha. Currently Chinese New Year, Penang was full of cars on the eve. Then, its empty on the day itself. And, it'll get busy again in few days. The eve was full with firecrackers. Looking forward for Chap Goh Meh, thats when the World War III erupts in Penang, firecrackers.

The police was advertising on paper, The Star saying stuffs. Like, gonna get you guys, dont burn firecrackers, i fine you, i put you in jail and such. But, the tradition went on. I personally like the sound of firecrackers, so it dont bother me much.

My nut business got holiday due to Chinese New Year. Since no school is on, no place to sell. I will be back in Melbourne by the 24th of February.

Till then, i wouldn't want to leave Penang.

Contacts:
House: 04-2810615
H/P: 017-5521167

Hope to hear from you all. Bye.

Why F1?!!!

2006-01-18T21:44:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

How is everyone doing? Hope all is fine. Can't say the same for me. Have been sick for the past week. Cold, diarrhea, gastric, head ache, eye ache and heart ache. Haha. The heart ache is caused by Telekom Malaysia for providing a service where you cant get connected at all.
Thus, now i am in a CC. Surfing, down to Telekom as soon as possible.

Back to the topic of the post, F1. At the early third quarter of 2005, the Sauber Petronas team announced that BMW would be buying the team for 2006. At that time, we thought that it was the end for PETRONAS in F1. There was always a slight hope that they will continue, but then people will be asking, "You expect BMW to work with PETRONAS?". This is usually followed by a slight cynical laugh. Haha.

Expect none from Telekom and Proton, but expect everything from PETRONAS. Cause
Yes! BMW is working with PETRONAS!!! Its a 4 years deal, with the word PETRONAS appearing almost everywhere on the car. Hope all will enjoy the 2006 season of F1.

Bye.

Why that bad?

2006-01-13T18:47:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

InsyaAllah everyone is fine when reading this post. I am a little sick, but better now. Common cold. InsyaAllah, i will be back posting as usual starting tomorrow.

Currently i am doing a little business here. Selling Nuts, Crakcers and Sweets to school kids. Haha. If you in Penang, you can find me outside the St. George's school, being a businessman.

About two weeks after i started my business, i found quite a few people being my contender. At first, it was only me selling nuts. Now, there are about three other dudes selling different different things. This did reduce my revenue, since i am no longer holding the monopoly.
But, this is good for the school kids, since they get more stuff and also at a cheaper price.

I wonder, why do the government give monopoly power to Proton and Telekom (TM). We now have screwed up internet sevice and super screwed up expensive cars.
No one will be buying any Protons if not for the 300% tax on imported cars. Discrimination against their own people, serves them right to sell the 700 Million Euro company(MV Augusta) at a price of One Euro. HAHAHAHAH!!!

Thus my long term goal is to bankrupt these two blood sucking companies!!!

As for the beautiful company named PETRONAS, they are so cool. Doing great for their own people and also people from other countries. Beauty, Quality and Style.

PETRONAS Maju Jaya!
Thats all for now.

Why The Lack of Post?

2005-12-18T02:46:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

Hi and how are you all doing? I am doing just fine here. Hope you all too. Its pretty rainy still Penang. It rained for more than half a day, non-stop yesterday. Feeling a bit cold at 22 degrees Celcius. I thought after all those 5 degrees in Melb, the 22s would be fine, but it ain't so. Haha.

Well, i am very sorry for the lack of post lately. Mainly there are two reasons.

1) The Malaysian governments policy to allow Telekom to monopolise the broadband market.
Since, other broadband companies are not allowed to operate in Malaysia, my one semester MicroEcons knowledge explains that, that is the reason for the SKY HIGH price and 'super screwed up' broadband quality of Telekom Malaysia. (Anyway i am using dial up)

2) My beautiful T371TCi* is still under repair. (*My laptop)

Hope you all doing good. And, if you have something nice to share, please do send to me. Comment in one of the post or email to suhaimi14@yahoo.com.

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

P.S. No comments at all and very little tags. But the counter (which was launched on the 1st of Dec 2005) is making positive readings. Thanks to all the readers, and if you have anything at all, please leave something. Thanks.

Why it is so?

2005-12-09T04:12:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

Hello, everyone. How is everything? I am currently writing from my very little room in Penang. Haha, apparently after i left the room was made into a store and now i am sleeping in the hall. MasyaAllah, how things change!

Its pretty rainy here. I am working about 6 hours in a coffee shop. While working, and going around, i found out something that is worth posting. Something that most people have no intention of doing it, feeling it and such but it happens.

Being is both situation of doing and feeling, i realize that it is funny and that it requires a lot to remedy this problem.

I found out that this feeling are extremely hard to avoid when talking about religion. Either simple discussion, giving advice or taking advice.

1) Whenever someone gives me advice, i tend to think that the other person is an egoistic person. I tend to think that the other person has the thought of being superior to me. The question, "You think that you are so good that you giving ME advice?" always rises. Very very hard for me to take it as an advice rather than insult.

Also, questions and statements like,

"You think i am bad and useless?!"
"You know nothing about me, dont judge me by my looks!"
"Why dont you correct yourself first?!"

InsyaAllah i will strive to avoid from such things to happen again. Please, my dear friends, give me and each other advice and tazkirahs (reminder) often. Give it with the intention 'for Allah's pleasure', and also accept advice with the intention 'for Allah's pleasure'.

Insya-Allah
-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

Why all the fuss?

2005-12-05T17:47:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.

InsyaAllah, everyone is in their best of Iman and Islam.
I would like to say something about this blog site. Something that maybe a lot of people have been wondering. Questions like: Why am I doing this? Out of all the things that can be written in the world, why do i bother writing about stuffs like this?

InsyaAllah, I am not doing this because i think that i am better than anyone. I deny that message. The only purpose of the previous posts is just to seek the pleasure of Allah.

Please check the following ayat,

Surah Al-Muddaththir (74): Ayat 1-3

يَا أَيُّهَا الْمُدَّثِّرُ
English: O thou wrapped up (in the mantle)!
Malay: Hai orang yang berkemul (berselimut),

قُمْ فَأَنذِرْ
English: Arise and deliver thy warning!
Malay: bangunlah, lalu berilah peringatan!

وَرَبَّكَ فَكَبِّرْ
English: And thy Lord do thou magnify!
Malay: dan Tuhanmu agungkanlah

Surat Al-Asr: Ayat 1-3

وَالْعَصْرِ
English: By (the Token of) Time (through the ages),
Malay: Demi masa

إِنَّ الْإِنسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ
English: Verily Man is in loss
Malay: Sesungguhnya manusia itu benar-benar berada dalam kerugian

إِلَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ
English: Save those who believe and do good works, and exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to endurance.
Malay: kecuali orang-orang yang beriman dan mengerjakan amal saleh dan nasihat menasihati supaya menaati kebenaran dan nasihat menasihati supaya menetapi kesabaran.

Beautiful, short and direct ayats from the Quran is stated above. These ayats though short, holds a very huge demand on Muslims. It obligates us to make dakwah to other people, Muslims and non-Muslims. Obligates us to 'exhort one another to truth'.

As stated by a fellow Muslim, the human heart fluctuates more than the fluctuation of a boiling water. The heart requires constant reminder. Reminder of the Day of Judgement, of the hellfire and such.

As in the Day of Judgement, we will be questioned for all our responsibilities. Thus, to save ourself we must remind ourself, our friends and everyone towards the truth, towards Islam, towards Allah S.W.T. Also, we must seek reminder from others.

Insya-Allah.
-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best

Why Living 2 : Further Reading

2005-12-03T15:13:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
(peace be upon you and the mercy of Allaah and His blessings)
(Kebahagiaan untuk mu, semoga rahmat and berkat Allah ke atas mu)

Hope this post meets you in your best of heatlh, and more importantly in strong pleasure of Islam and Iman. This post is to quote some sources that i have used to write the previous post of 'Why Living 2?' and insya-Allah bring more confidence.

The ending section of the last post emphasized the importance of doing something for the sake of pleasing Allah. Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, a prominent Muslim scholar made a very nice and beautiful explanation on this topic. The way he approached this problem is very clear and enlightening. Hope you all could download this short 11 mins talk and listen to it. Insya-Allah, it will help clarify any doubts.
Talk

The written explanation to the above is found in the following link. You could read all if you have the time, but if little busy, please scroll down to the section titled "Every Act Is Worship" and have a short read.
Purpose Of Creation

Thank you
-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best.

Why Living 2?

2005-12-01T16:36:00.000+11:00

The ayat that was in the post, "Why Living?" is a direct command by Allah to Muslims. Clearly, we are required to dedicate our whole life in worshipping Allah. We all know what is expected from us, but do we know how do we fulfill this simple order from the Lord Of Universe?

We heard before that each and every single thing that we do in our daily life can be transformed into an act of worship. As stated by the Creator of Universe in the holy Quran.

قُلْ إِنَّ صَلاَتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
Surah Al- An'am, Verse 162.
English: Say: "Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Cherisher of the Worlds:
Malay: "Katakanlah: ""Sesungguhnya salat, ibadah, hidup dan matiku hanyalah untuk Allah, Tuhan semesta alam,"

This is actually a very serious matter. Imagine the difference between these two people. First is a person that prays five times, with sunat prayers, reads the holy Quran, does not leave Zikr and does charity once a while. The second person does all those of the first person and also manage to transform his daily life into worship. This might seem small, but at a closer look, the man worships by eating, sleeping, stuying, walking, talking, 'blogging' and all.

The second dude fulfills the demand of both the ayats. He will lead a beautiful life, where everything he does is for Allah. Later, in the Day of Judgement, he would be able to tell his lord that he lived his life, only seeking for redha of Allah. Also, if anything goes wrong, if anything fails, he will not break down and cry. He will leave it all to Allah, since he knows that everything, matter not good or bad comes from Allah. As we repeat at least 17 times a day.

إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
Surah al Fatihah, verse number 5.
English:Thee (alone) we worship; Thee alone we ask for help.
Malay: Hanya kepada Engkaulah kami menyembah dan hanya kepada Engkaulah kami mohon pertolongan

Obviously, some conditions apply. As follows,
1) Niat, Sincerely done for the pleasure of Allah.
2) Act is valid, not forbidden by Allah.
3) Done for the good.
4) Must do our best.
5) Never leave the fundamental ibadah (Prayers, fasting and such).
6) Should have good consequences.

Insya-Allah, all the things we do daily fulfils the above conditions. We only need to incorporate Condition No 1, and make sure we check it everytime.

Niat, can be checked and renewed by saying a short prayer everytime before we do something. The prayer is as follow,

بِسْمِ اللّهِ الرَّحْمـَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Surah Al-Fatihah, Verse Number 1
English: In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
Malay: Dengan menyebut nama Allah Yang Maha Pemurah lagi Maha Penyayang.

Simple eh? Haha. Lets do it, then.

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best.

Why Test?

2005-12-01T00:31:00.000+11:00

Assalamualaikum, My dear friends.

Subhanallah. Some unfortunate incident had happened to me. My laptop's hard drive is roasted. Thus, i would be unable to post as regularly as i wanted to.

Yes, i am very disturbed by it, but, it must have some 'hikmah' behind it.
Insya-Allah, i would be back in Penang by the 6th Dec. And, probably could get it fixed within a week after that.

Till then. Miss you all. Bye

Why Living : Further Reading

2005-11-29T16:43:00.000+11:00

The Post entitled, "Why Living?" was written after lenghty research into the question of, "What is the purpose of life?". But, it by no means represent the complete set of answers to the question. Personally, I believe that the answer to the question is far more complex than what i have written.

Hope that we will keep on searching for the answer. As simply put by a fellow Muslim writer in his site,
"I personally believe that people are generally divided into three broad categories with respect to learning: Those who believe that either they know everything, or what they know is the only correct thing; those who know that they are unaware of certain facts, but they will not make an effort to discover those facts; and lastly, people who understand they are ignorant about a few things, but they honestly and objectively make an effort to find the reality and live by it."
Expression of God's Mercy upon Mankind

I do pray that all of us are in the third group, and if we keep on searching for the answer, we are bound to find it. Just for further reading, i recommend this site. It is written by a prominent Muslim writer. Please check it out.

The Purpose of Creation Revised Edition

No matter who wrote or said anything, it is not necessarily true. Just keep in mind that, the Quran is our only undisputed source.
-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best.

Why Living?

2005-11-28T02:03:00.000+11:00

Hello, here i am. This time the post is about something more serious than previous post.

Well, at one point in everyone's life, they usually will stop for a while, sit down and ponder on the thought of, "Why am i here?" And, at this point, few things could happen.

1) They might just take the easy way out. Believe in the Theory Of Evolution. Since they 'evolved' from monkey, and monkey's dont worry about any purpose of life, they do not have to do so too. Thus, they come to the conclusion that man has no purpose in life.

2) A little bit more serious type, they will try to look for it around themselves. Ask their parents, friends, and such. Some lucky to find answer, some just settle down for simple solutions. Such as find lots of money, make everyone happy, try to achieve peace in the world or even think of contributing something to their country.

3) Insya-Allah. The real lucky ones, the guided ones will find the true answer. Given to us by the Lord of Universe, The Creator, The Exalted in Might, the Wise, Allah. Think of it, who could ever tell you the purpose of yourself if not your Creator. And, yes. The Creator did tell us the purpose of our life. He did not leave us all alone, he sent multiple Messengers with each bringing the message of Islam. The Final Prophet, Muhammad (Peace be upon him), through him Allah have explained everything that we should know. The Quran states the following.

In the Surah Saad( 38), Verse number 27

وَمَا خَلَقْنَا السَّمَاء وَالْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا بَاطِلًا ذَلِكَ ظَنُّ الَّذِينَ

كَفَرُوا فَوَيْلٌ لِّلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنَ النَّارِ

English: Not without purpose did We create heaven and earth and all between! that were the thought of Unbelievers! but woe to the Unbelievers because of the Fire (of Hell)!
(Malay: Dan Kami tidak menciptakan langit dan bumi dan apa yang ada antara keduanya tanpa hikmah. Yang demikian itu adalah anggapan orang-orang kafir, maka celakalah orang-orang kafir itu karena mereka akan masuk neraka.)

In this verse, Allah refutes the view that human are made purposeless. And, went further to say Unbelievers have such thought, and warns about the fate of them.

In the Surah Dzariyat (51), Verse number 56

وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ

English: I created the jinn and humankind only that they might worship Me.
(Malay : Dan Aku tidak menciptakan jin dan manusia melainkan supaya mereka menyembah-Ku)

One short verse, but it has the answer to probably the most fundamental question ever to be pondered by man. Yes, the answer is there, we know what we have to do.

But, do we know how to do it?
I will try to address this in the coming post. Insya-Allah.

-Wallahu a'lam-
Allah knows best.

Why I was gone?

2005-11-27T02:33:00.000+11:00

Hello, Its been a month and 11 days since my last post. And, now i am back posting. With new stuff, and Insya-Allah, i will continue posting.

I have just finished my lovely exams last week. There were 4 papers with all hard questions. Alhamdulillah hi rabbil alamin. All praise be to Allah, the God of universe, it is all done.

I will be going back on the 6th of December 2005. From Melbourne, to Penang Island. Lovely state, Food Island is. Miss it like hell, only Penangites can understand my feeling. Haha. Well, since i will be in Malaysia for about 3 months, i hope that most of us can meet each other. Will be looking forward to it.

Just a brief intro after a long while of disappearance. I have something major, something life-changing, something spectacular to share with all of you. So, please do come again.

Thanks

Why do we complain?

2005-10-16T00:51:00.000+10:00

Hello everyone. Hope you all are in the blessings of Islam and strong Iman. I have something nice to share with you all. Here it is.

I went to terawih prayers today at Frank Tate in The University Melbourne. Very nice place. Nice praying environment. And usually after terawih the imam will give a short talk. Today, the imam said something beautiful yet simple. It goes like this. (not exact words but hopefully we can benefit from it)

On the Day of Judgement (Day of the Great Regret or Happiness), Allah will take two person. One super rich man with all the great wealth of the world, and another a super poor person with no wealth but Iman. Then, Allah will ask the angel to dip the poor guy in Jannah(Heaven) just once. Small little dip, very short time. Then, he will be asked, is there anything suffering* in your life? He then will answer.

"By Allah, there is no suffering in my life at all"

Just imagine, one single dip in Jannah only. What would he say if he were to stay in Jannah forever?

The, the angel will dip the super rich man in Jahannam just for a single dip. Then he will be asked, is there any happiness in you whole life. He will the answer.

"By Allah, there is no happiness in my life at all"

One dip only in Jahannam, imagine an eternal life there...

Thus, i call forth my friends and myself to wake up from the false pleasures of life and look far ahead of something called the eternal life. Insya-Allah we will all enter the Jannah of Allah.

-Allah knows best-

Ramadhan Mubarak

2005-10-07T02:12:00.000+10:00

Happy Ramadhan to everyone. Finally, the blessed month is here. And, to those reading this post now, be super duper thankful to Allah. Say, Alhamdulillah (All praise be to Allah). For being given the golden chance of being alive now. Being able to meet Ramadhan again.

And, yes. Lets not waste this Ramadhan as it might be our last. I would call my self to not be cheated by the false pleasures of the world.

I remind myslef not to miss any fast for the whole month of Ramadhan.
I remind myself not to make excuses not to pray terawih.
I remind myself not to leave the Quran.
I remind myself to read the Quran.
I remind myself to pray all the prayers in jamaah.
I remind myself to try to fulfill all the sunat prayers.
But, I remind myself not to neglect my studies.
But then again, I remind myself of the real purpose of life.
I remind myself that what i do here goes to eternity.
I remind myself that i wont be living forever.
I remind myself of the Day of The Great Regret.
I remind myself not to be a loser on the Day of Judgement.
Thus, i remind myself not to lost in my studies.

Insya-Allah, We will all do well this Ramadhan.
Amin.

Why Happy Birthday?

2005-08-28T17:01:00.000+10:00

Well, this post is a dedication. Haha. It is dedicated to those whose birthday's are on the 28th of August 1985. Nah, gotta be more specific than that.

This post is dedicated to that special person living in Klang today but she is leavin to India soon. This post is dedicated to the person that i met in UTP two years back. The one that i really really miss. And, the one that i really really wanna see. And talk to. And say "Happy Birthday" to her face to face. Well, that couldnt be done, but still i hope this little post would do the wishing for me.

Happy Birthday Finaz!!!
May all your wish come true and hope you enjoying your day and your night and your flight and your food and your meats(haha-Jealous). Love you. Mmuahh!!!

Why Wacky And Romantic Aussies?

2005-08-19T19:47:00.000+10:00

Well, first of all, sorry for not posting lately. Had been pretty busy with things here. But, now i have something very interesting to share with you guys.

Today is Friday, Muslims gotta pray. Me too. Haha. So, i went to pray. Then, felt hungry. So, i was walking to the Union House (a place where got food) when i came across something which i felt too darn interesting and romantic too.

Well, In Melb Uni, probably in other Unis too, they have a special medium to advertise on clubs and such. This thing is the Chalk Writings On Road. On a usual day, the roads are usually filled with infos on Club meetings and such. But, this Friday, i found something different. Here is the picture. Enjoy.

It says, "Jen! I'm Sorry, Luv, Ash"

Whew!!! What a romantic and funny way to say sorry...

Why Sleeping And Waking Up Is So Hard?

2005-08-10T00:32:00.000+10:00

Anyone else experiencing this problem? Gotta say that this was kind of a mutual problem suffered by most of my friends. And, yes of course, me... Hehe.

Well, here is the thing, apparently or maybe just coincidentally all the fun things happen at night and morning is boring. Maybe because night is voluntary but, morning, on the other hand is often against our will. What i mean is that most of the time we wake up in the morning to do something that we have to. Like going or missing lectures. Hehe.
So, waking up is hard. (A well agreed fact)

Since its hard, we should do something bout it.
In the head of everyone of us, we know that tomorrow we have to go to class, and we should sleep early. If not early, not too late. But, things just go out of our hands almost all the time. Either we got carried away with games, or someone invited for a 'lepak', someone came to our house, or we got to bored to sleep, or thousand other things. Seriously, thousand other super interesting stuff just exist during the lovely night.
So, its hard to sleep on time.

Thus, its hard to get a regular sleeping and waking up habit. What should we do? What should i do? Help!!!

Why Congratulation!!!

2005-08-09T20:12:00.000+10:00

Let me sing a song.

"Congratulations and celebration to all my dear friend,
and not forgetting, my dear, dear girlfriend,
all the one doing A levels,
who did so well in their exams,
And also to everyone flying,
sooner or later,"

And, hopefully all your dreams will come true. Hope that you all will find what you wanted in anywhere you guys are and will be. Take care of yourself there.

To all my lovely friends from KDU, well. Keep our memories well inur heart. All the things that we have done and all the times that was so lovely to be forgotten.

And, yes. Insya Allah, we will meet again.

To the special one, hope you will do as great as possible all the time. And we will be together till the end....(I love You)

I Love All Of You, My Brothers and Sister, More Than I Love Myself
Amin.

Why Am I Not Assertive?

2005-08-01T11:21:00.000+10:00

Well, i have been complaining on this topic ever since i can remember. And, yes, still havent got through it. And, one truth about this thing is that it is hereditary. I got this 'thing' from my mum. Haha. But, its different for her, she is pretty comfortable not being assertive. And, for me, its just getting more and more unbearable.

I was wondering how beautiful life would be if i can say out the word "NO" at the times that i need it the most. How beautiful not to do things just so that i wont hurt someone else. How beautiful would it be to live like "Shrek"... Where he just dont give a damn on what other people thinks of him and i do think that is the way i should go on with my life... Gotta convince myself that what others think of me does not matter and will never ever do...

When i am tired, i wanna say, "No, i am tired. You guys get on first".
When i am bored, i wanna say, "You guys are boring, bye".
When i am lazy, i wanna say, "Laaaazzzyyyy. Bye".
When i am dont want to do something, i wanna say, "I dont want to and i dont want to explain why".
And, not feel bad, after i said these things. Hmmmm.

To all the non-assertive dudes out there, let us all help each other to regain our life from other's hand...

Amin.

Why Emotions?

2005-07-28T20:15:00.000+10:00

Well, i have been troubled by this emotion thing for quite a long while.

What people told me is that boys dont cry and that crying is for girls only. That is a statement that i, figure it to be sexist. And also, unfair!!! Yes, i would agree if someone says that boys dont cry as much as girls do. But, we do have the right to cry.

We can feel very sad, we can breakdown, we can be very emotional and surely we can cry. Nobody has the right to blame us and nobody has the right to call us feminine or a softy for crying, because crying is Allah's gift for us humans. Humans by the meaning of both men and women, both girls and boys, both lady and gentlemen.

Why out of the sudden am i talking about crying?
Well, today i watched two movies. I Am Sam and Veer Zaara. Both are very sad and certainly touching movies. And, they both made me cry. Well, cried a little on I Am Sam but was almost pouring during Veer Zaara. Huh. At first i was shy, didnt want anybody to know, but after having a thought for a while, i wanted everyone to know. Hehe. Thats why its in my blog.

So, help me people. Tell me crying is normal....

Why Welcome!!!

2005-07-21T15:09:00.000+10:00

Haha. Everyone in Melbourne are so happy now. And, i have to say that i am one of them. We have just received a batch of 15 students from KMB yesterday. Most of them are my old UTP friends. Nice to have them all back here.

And, yes. My roommate left Melbourne last week. He was a lovely roommate and friend. Hope all the best for him. But, now. I got a brand new roommate. Well, not brand new, cause i already knew him. We use to sleep together in UTP and also in KDU. Haha.

Rafiq is here!!! Keep me company dude...

Why SUPRISE!!!

2005-07-17T22:18:00.000+10:00

The story began on my birthday. At about twelve, Anas and Yaya came my place singing birthday song to me. Felt so touched. Then, Yaya said something.

"Last year, your birthday was like WOW! But, this year..."

So, felt a little sad and missed those KDU years... Felt that friends here already like drifting farther away from me.

But, i was wrong. On the nite a day after my birthday is when it all started... Naqi came to me with my housemate. He said that he is sick, and wanted me to "teman" him to 7-Eleven to get mineral water. Haha. He said that Melbourne's water sucked.

Well, i fell right into it. When leaving my place, Naqi asked me to go first. Then, i realized that Zu's face was right beside there waiting. Didnt kinda get it, but was then attacked like a major ambush. Haha. Tried running but it was so futile. They got milk, 'kunyit', eggs and water. Was terrorised to the max, then Naqi said, "I wont say Happy Birthday to you without a cake and eggs." Haha. That meant so much to me.

So, here i am in Melbourne having my second birthday cake of my life. Which was sponsored by my friends. My first birthday cake was in KDU, also sponsored by my friends. So lovely.

Thanks to all my friends. Those who were here with me to celebrate with me, and those who thoughtfully wished from far. Thank you all. Love you all so much.

(And, For the special one. Love you, dear. *While eating peanut* )

The whole gang...

Why Oh Why?

2005-07-15T17:57:00.000+10:00

Hmmm. Seems that i am running out of whys... Haha.

Well, its been very busy lately for me. Just came back from winter trip. Well, a little on the trip. Went to Canberra, Adelaide and Sydney. Canberra is like Putrajaya in Malaysia. Filled with governmental stuff and buildings. Sydney is like KL, too busy to be true. A little poluted, too much people, and no clear blue sky. Haha. Adelaide in the other hand is like Kedah or Perak. Not too city type. Just nice country feeling when i was there.

And, for Melbourne... Its like Penang!!! Not too developed, yet not too country. You get the best out of the two...

On to, other stuff. The dudes from KMB are coming to Melbourne soon. Probably within the next three to four days. And, Just knew this yesterday that Rafiq is coming here too!!! Haha. Hopefully he could stay with me as my lovely roommate is leaving for Malaysia for good.

And, today. Today, i went for a job interview. Hehe. Just to try to get more money... Went there after Friday prayers, and apparently i got the job. Its a job as a sales representative for Three Telecommunications Australia. I just have to go around trying to convince people to buy Three packages. So, to all those, coming to Melbourne... Hehe. Dont buy any mobile phone or plans yet, wait for me...

This is at Adelaide Parliament House. Statue of the founder of Adelaide...

Why The French Celebrating Tomorrow?

2005-07-13T19:46:00.000+10:00

Oh. It’s because it is their National Day. On the 14th of July, the French Revolution began. But, that is in the 18th century. But, in the 20th century, or more specifically in the year 1985, this date has a rather special meaning for me. And, maybe for those who knows me as well. But, am not sure. But, then again in the 21st century, or also specifically in the year 2005, this date holds the same special meaning with a little extra spice.

Without further ado, I present to you all, my dear blog readers 14th July 2005 as my 20th birthday. A little bit long winded intro, but am sure it was worth it. Haha.

Well, the thing about 2005 is that I am now no longer a teenager, but an adult. Now, I am no longer able to be the same old me as I was before as now I am an adult. Haha. But, then again, it is now time for me to face the million dollar question that I have been waiting to ask myself.

“What have I achieved in the past 20 years living in this world? And what am I am gonna do for the next 20 years (if I were to live)?”

Or better and more mature, and of course more worthy is to ask the following question.

“What will happen to me if I die tomorrow?”

Let me have a deep thought on this and hopefully change for the better…

Why Am I Too Busy?

2005-07-05T23:51:00.000+10:00

I've been too busy lately. Will post again soon.

And also, am going to Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra from the 6th of July till the 12th. Post probably after that..

Thanks and sorry.

And, yes. Where have all the bloggers gone?

Here is my phone.

Why Love Is Utterly Confusing And Yet Completely Fulfilling?

2005-06-30T20:37:00.000+10:00

A beautiful yet almost complete quote on love...

"It happens to both the best and worst of us at some time in our lives. Love . If you haven't experienced this yet just wait, you will. It is inevitable that at some time in our journey through life that we will come across someone that fascinates us so profoundly that we feel as though we could spend the rest of our lives with this magnetic individual. There is no exact science to the concept of love. Many believe that the idea of love goes beyond the reasonable or the logical to a more diverse level of the illogical, irrational, and the unreasonable. Why is it that we find ourselves attracted to people that, on the surface, seem as though they would never be compatible with our own lifestyle? Why is it that when we do fall in love with a certain individual and think at first that this is a perfect match, we find over time that less tolerable marks are more frequent on the surface? And why is it that we overlook some individuals that, although at first there is no real `love connection' per say, we seem to have a somewhat pure liking for someone and that it takes us longer then it should to see that person for who they really are to us? Love is a complicated subject that can't be taught, it can only be experienced for what it is . Utterly confusing and yet at the same time completely fulfilling."

-Joseph Kastner-
(Excerpts of a review for Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind)

Why Eternal Sunshine?

2005-06-30T03:14:00.000+10:00

Well, i watched this movie, "Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind" last night with Aisyah and Zu. The movie got some great stars in it, Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Elijah Wood etc. Also, Hazz recommended me to watch it.

But, people. Believe me, you gonna hate that movie when you watch it. You might even rate is as the worst movie you have ever seen, well, i did. At the same time, i was keeping in mind Hazz's word and that the screenplay was written by Charlie Kaufman (The dude that makes super complicated screenplays which somehow turns out to be great. Try watchin Adaptation.) Well, just about 45 mins into the movie, it somehow just tranforms from being the most screwed up movie to probably one of the best movie i have ever watched. You'll kinda figure it out that you hated the movie at the first place cause you cant understand what is happening. It has all the twist that a movie would ever need. Shouldln't comment on the ending, hehe. And also, beautiful love story...
Please watch it, and watch it with patience and with full of feelings...

I'll end this post with a beautiful quote on this movie,

"..very touching movie. it shows u to value the love that u had."
-Hazz-

Why this blog site ain’t mine?

2005-06-29T16:25:00.000+10:00

Well, simple. Cause I am not the only one reading it. Every time I post something is with only one intention. To express something. And of course, so that you, my readers would be reading it. Hmmm. Who would wanna compose a blog site that has no readers?

Thus, by accepting to blog, I am also accepting the responsibilities that come along with it and a certain etiquette that I must conform to. I have some degree on responsibility on every person that reads my blog. This simply means that this is not my blog site and I can’t do whatever I want with it.

Comment on this please.

Why We Study So Hard?

2005-06-26T21:48:00.000+10:00

So that we could do well and get into good class in school,
So that we would get good results in UPSR and go to a good school,
So that we would get good results in PMR and get a good stream in form 4,
So that we would do good in SPM and get a good scholarship,
So that we could go into a good college with the scholarship,
So that we would pass the university requirements,
So that we get entrance to a good university,
So that we would excel in every year in Uni,
So that we would graduate as a First Class Honors student,
So that we could get a good job and work well,
So that we could get promoted and get better pay,
So that we make more and more money,
So that we could make more and more money,
So that we could buy a big car and a big house,
So that we could continue to work and get more money,
So that we could pay for our children’s education,
So that we could pay for our children’s college,
So that we could pay for our children’s university,
So that we could die and leave a huge amount of money, our house and our car for our children?

So, think about it. Why do you take so much effort to study?
For your children or for yourself?
Or because Allah S.W.T.?

Al 'Alaq-Surah 96 (Verse 1-5) -Al Quran.

اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ
Read in the name of your Lord Who created.

خَلَقَ الْإِنسَانَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ
Created man, out of a (mere) clot of congealed blood:

اقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ الْأَكْرَمُ
Read and your Lord is Most Honorable

الَّذِي عَلَّمَ بِالْقَلَمِ
Who teacheth by the pen,

عَلَّمَ الْإِنسَانَ مَا لَمْ يَعْلَمْ
Teacheth man that which he knew not.

Why Love Someone?

2005-06-25T22:23:00.000+10:00

Any thoughts? But, let us not focus our attention on this; but rather, lets try to understand what does love means. This complicated yet beautiful feeling is hardly defined well and never mutually agreed. All of you might have your own definition on this word ‘Love’, but try reading this little quote from the movie ‘Captain Corelli’s Mandolin’ starred by Nicholas Cage and Penelope Cruz. It might change the way you look at Love again.

This is a piece of advice from Cruz’s father, when she found herself lost in a love triangle.

“When you fall in love, it is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake, and then it subsides. And when it subsides, you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots are become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the desire to mate every second of the day. It is not lying awake at night imagining that he is kissing every part of your body…. For that is just being in love; which any of us can convince ourselves we are. Love itself is what is left over, when being in love has burned away…”
- (Dr. Iannis-John Hurt) -

Beautiful, just beautiful….

Why Me? Why Suhaimi?

2005-06-24T14:55:00.001+10:00

Well, the answer to the question above is supposed to be pretty simple, but No. I wanted to have my own blog so that... So what ah? Why ah?

Well, pretty tough question to answer actually. Haha. Well, i always wanted to have my own blog. A space for me to say stuff and not get a reply instantly. Haha. Its like when you say something to someone, people will reply you. And usually with a denial.

"Well, the most predictable of all human answers are denial" -Architect, The Matrix-

And, since i am the one saying the stuff, i have the responsibility to respond to the denial and hold to my stand. But, it is not easy to do, cause you are not given much time to think and such. And, there is a high possibility of making a total fool of yourself. Hmmm.

To avoid this, what i do is write blogs. Haha. Its like, you say something. Anything, that might even be totally different that what others think. But, you get no reply at that instance. Haha. And when people do reply you. You have lots of time, to gather your thoughts and reply to it. So, less chance of making a fool of yourself, but it is still possible.

And yes, I should have a proper start to my blog, anyow.
Assalamualaikum, to everyone. How you guys doin? Hope everything is fine. And, yes, i am fine. And just finished my exams. My first University exam, well not actually, my first Melbourne U Exam(I spent a semester at UTP b4). And now i am free.

Free as a bird but as lost as a fish! I am so so so bored nowadays. Nothing to do with my life. Seriously, my current life is just -cook, eat, watch movie, sleep late and wake up late-. Its killing me to continue to live like this. Until one period that a thought came to my mind, something that never came before to me. Here it is...

"Think that the times with exams were much better than now" -Me-

So, that is how bad the situation is. (I shouldn't continue. Please, need help!!!)

Till next post. Bye.
Assalamualaikum.