Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day is the best day for mothers out there. No matter where you are.. Of course, to appreciate them is not only on this date but suppose to be everyday. However, 9th May 2010 marked another special day for mothers around the globe.
Talking to my mom over the phone has been a routine for me weekly..This time, she has more good stories related to mother's day, her heartfelt, her enquiries and her gratitude to Allah SWT as she is still able to see her children grow and lead their own life. I'm touched by the way mom said this.
I remembered she told me years ago when I was 14. She has her own dream, she pictured herself working as an English teacher, busy marking exam papers, having students in front of her and make her own money, buy her own desired stuffs... Allah knows best for her.. Grandpa was always working outstation while Granny always sick. Granny suffered from pneumonia and with lack of medicinal treatment plus her reluctant to see the doctor, worsened her condition and past away at the age of 55. So, mom has to take over Granny's duty and took care of all the household, from cleaning the house, preparing meals, washing the dishes and clothes etc. Mom decided to quit her school and finished her secondary school till form 3 to look after her 5 siblings because it's too much for her. How devastated she could be during that time to forget her own ambition for others' happiness. I couldn't dare to imagine. Mom, your sacrifices is very noble to me :) As the first child, she gave a lot to her family. Telling me your life stories once in a while made me realized, you are actually peeping your dreams with me. To flip through the memories you had and shared them with me has made me feel so special. For I know, that you don't actually tell people even to your siblings what you felt because you are strong inside. You hold things to yourself and find your own way to heal your soul. I can't imagine if I'm in your shoe.
Reflecting back of what I had was totally different from what mom had gone through. I am blessed and will always be for having you as my mom. Everything you did was the best for me. You never want to see me going through the hardships like you had and tries to protect me till the present day. I love you mom! Happy mother's day and Happy birthday :)

Human Being

I have a chance
But I have to let it go
For I too shy to make it a go?

I have my thoughts
As strong as they may seem
People will judge me
As an insane

No matter what you may think
I have to say no
For I have my reason
That I can't ignore!

Please understand me
As I too feel the pain
Sometimes I can't hide it
Because,
I am just a human being..

Airport and goodbye

Sending off people at the airport has never been my favorite. 5th May marked a date when Ben left us for good. But he was so sure he'll come back to Massey next year! Auf wiedersehen! You better be right about this Ben! hahaaa, sounded like a warning :P It's because we miss you here :( I couldn't hold my tears seeing him waving and say goodbye. I saw his eyes filled with tears too. It's hard to say goodbye, I know.. I'm touched by the way he respected me as a muslim woman. He still remember how muslim women n men who are not their mahram should behave i.e no closed body contact like no hugging, shake-hands etc. :)

I'm grateful for the chance that Allah has given us to be friends.I like the way you think and expressing your thoughts.. Hardly for me to hear you judging anyone. You are the most optimist man I have ever known which of course good since you were spreading positive vibration in the office ;)
To know you, is the price I couldn't pay. Priceless!

Cinta di Rumah Hasan Al-Banna

Buku Cinta di Rumah Hasan Al-Banna oleh M. Lili Nur Aulia
Buku ini berkisarkan tentang kehidupan Hasan Al-Banna, seorang hamba Allah yg molek dijadikan ikutan kerana keperibadiannya yg lembut, bersederhana tetapi tegas dlm memartabatkan kesucian Islam di mata dunia. Maka tdk hairanlah sekiranya pendekatan beliau bisa menambat hati masyarakat  pada abad ini. Dalam masa sesingkat 15thn, beliau telah berjaya melebarkan sayap dakwah ke 20 buah negara, masyaAllah. Seperti yg diakui oleh anaknya, Ahmad Saiful Islam bahawa ayahnya adalah pemimpin yg tlh disiapkan oleh Allah :) Namun disebalik kesibukannya, As-syahid masih punya kesempatan utk bersama keluarga dan menjadi contoh tauladan pd seisinya. Itulah yg cuba disampaikan oleh penulis buku tersebut.
Anak2 muda sgt mudah menerima ilmu khususnya melalui pengamatan mereka terhadap perkara sekeliling mereka. Jadi, pembelajaran boleh dikatakan bermula drpd rumah yakni ibu bapa.
Ayah kepada Imam Hasan Al-Banna merupakan tunjang atau tulang belakang di sebalik ketokohannya. Sedari kecil, beliau dididik dan diterap dgn nilai2 disiplin dan keagamaan yg utuh. Ayahnya kerap mengelola majlis2 diskusi di rumah sekaligus melibatkan kedua2 anak lelakinya (Hasan al-Banna & adiknya) dlm majlis seumpama itu. Hujah2 dan perbincangan oleh para ulama yg bertandang didengar dgn teliti dan difikir secara kritis. Bak pepatah Melayu, mana tumpahnya kuah kalau tidak ke nasi. Semangat Hasan yg tinggi dlm berdakwah terbukti sehinggakan beliau terkenal dgn kalimat ' Aku ingin menyampaikan dakwah ini sampai kpd janin di perut ibunya'.
Hasil perkahwinan Hasan Al-Banna dgn isteri pilihan ibunya, mereka dikurniakan 6 org anak yg masing2 berjaya dlm bidang mereka. Hasan Al-Banna tdk pernah meninggikan suara ketika mendidik anak2 nya. Mereka diajar dgn penuh hikmah dan kelembutan dan ia amat memberi kesan yg mendalam kpd mereka. Makan bersama adalah saat yg paling bermakna buat mereka sekeluarga. Berkat drpd kasih sayang, perhatian yg tdk berbelah bahagi serta sifat ambil berat terhadap mereka walau sesibuk mana pun beliau, menyebabkan anak2 beliau menghormati dan amat menghargainya. Segala keperluan anak2 nya termasuklah wang belanja, doctor's prescriptions, ubat, nasihat sehingga kpd membawakan bekal anak2 ke sekolah, semuanya disediakan dgn rapi. Kepercayaan terhadap anak2nya yg diterapkan menyumbang kpd sifat bertanggung jawab dan berdikari mereka.
To know more, do read this book and make it as 1 of a MUST to HAVE book in your collection. It is a great book, and can be a guide to those who wanted to get married, or who wanted to improve in their marriage life. Semoga Allah merahmatinya dan semua umat Islam di muka bumi ini.
Sesungguhnya nilai hidup ini ada pada keimanan.
Wallahualam .