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Quick stories

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I’ve been yearning to update this blog for days. Sincerely I do believe I have more important things to do than to write, so at the moment writing is not the first, second or third in my list. Well, I miss writing so much sometimes. And the worse part is to lose all the ideas and questions you have in mind, all the inspiration by the time writing is finally do-able. Never mind; as mentioned, it’s just not my priority now. Lose some, gain some..right? ;)

The little angels are asleep…miraculously dozed off at 10pm when they’re usually up and running like there’s nothing called sleep in their diary. But behold, they might just be taking a ‘nap’ and the night will be longer that it usually is then! Haha…that usually disturbs my mind because I will surely lose some good night sleep, but after some time…NOW, I’ve learnt that life should be lived to the fullest be it night or day with my beloved kids…Time is not going to hold me back with negative thoughts and emotions though lack of sleep might challenge my limited body. I’m not alone in this task. There are other sleepless mothers in this world and most importantly Allah is there for me, with me all the way InshaALlah :)

Sorry if this bores you, I’m just doing some self-encouragement ok? ;)

Some quick stories about us down south:

1] Last Friday, I had an emergency appointment - my wisdom tooth is finally erupting! It hurts so much I could barely speak properly and accidentally bit my inner cheek. Felt like my gums are swollen and I can feel my neck painfully stretching. I took some paracetamol to relieve the pain and brush my teeth like crazy. I even gargled the mouthwash with strict discipline though I really can’t stand the feeling and taste for the sake of being healthy. By the time I meet the dentist, I felt so okay except that the gums still swells and feels uncomfortable. It was a funny dental treat. The dentist speaks so so so slowly, I can only hear him mention about my wisdom tooth ‘erupting’ the first few minutes I was treated. They gave me a mirror so that I can see what they are doing and taught me how to care for my teeth, especially the infected wisdom tooth. The doctor said because it’s really deep inside it’s not as clean as it should be, so he gave me a syringe…a syringe??! Yeah, a syringe to bring home, fill with salt water and clean my teeth. That was quite an interesting thing to bring home from the clinic ;). I asked the doctor how can I keep it clean as clean as it should be? He said I just need to keep on brushing and brushing and see the dentist regularly. I don’t mind brushing but seeing the dentist is a bit troublesome, really and expensive. And does that mean, cleaning your teeth without extra professional care from the dentist wouldn’t be good enough to have healthy teeth? Back home in Malaysia, the last time I saw a dentist was nearly a decade after the last time I did in my childhood. And she said I had really clean teeth and she’s not going to do any scaling or anything. I don’t think I’ve been eating more sweets now…or is that just a sign of getting old?!

2] The angels had an evening out with 3 sweet girls with beautiful hearts from my class who had this wonderful idea of bringing them to the park at the university, to do their favourite “duck-watching” activity (if there’s such term :D). Some lovely photos can be found at Anis’s.

3] I am no longer teaching in SMS. Had to stop until things are confirmed. Kinda miss the kids there though I don’t really think they miss me ;). I pity them for some reasons but I’m not sure whether I could help either…I’ve tried. I did. I really did. I’m not giving up though. It’s just not my call for now. I can’t be saving the whole world, though sometimes, my superhero heart feels like doing so. My tafsir class is also on holiday now so I’m quite free. Only Aimi comes for ‘mengaji’ (learning how to read the Qur’an) twice a week with Bibik and Aleeya. Seems like my two darlings have new company two play with and for Fidaa’, to stare at! ;)

4) It’s the exam season here in the UK before summer begins with a real holiday. So everyone’s busy and looking forward to go back home sweet home soon. Hmm, wonder when it’ll be our time to go home…Soon I hope!  To everyone with exams ahead, Bittaufiq Wannajah Al-Baahirah, All the Best, Ganbatte…may Allah help you all the way!

5) Started teaching Handzalah the Arabic/Qur’an alphabets with Iqra’. Tried this earlier but whether it wasn’t the right time for his age or I didn’t have enough teaching skills to interest him into doing so. He’s doing fine Alhamdulillah and Fidaa’ loves joining the fun. Since Aimi start coming to learn at my house, both of them are more interested in learning too. Fidaa’ goes ba, ba, ba all the time when she sees the Qur’an or any Arabic book.

Hope this is good enough for an update, especially to my beloved Sevenlords…may Allah be with you! Ma’assalamah….

4th

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It’s our 4th Anniversary today. I praise ALlah the Almighty for this wonderful moment and everything that precedes this beautiful day.

To my family; the Sevenlords, Mak, Tok and everybody that has always been around, everyone that has always been there for me, though I’ve never been there for some of them…

Thank you for your love, kindness, and sacrifices…there’s a Happy Anniversary for the both of us!

All praise be to Allah today it’s the 4th,

with two little darlings and

half a remarkable sweetheart ;)

Happy Anniversary to US!

3 years. Old?

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He is 3 years old now. It has been 3 years since. 3 wonderful years. 3 exciting years. 3 years of struggle, play, laughter and cries. 3 years since the day you took my breath away; and my heart, been yours.

Happy birthday angel, Ummi sayang kamu!

Thank You

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This is late, but here it goes:

I thank God for life and for faith;

I thank my parents for giving birth to me, for the love and care, and everything they’ve given me,

To my husband who filled my birthdays with all kinds of surprises,

To families and friends for always trying hard to remember,

And to everyone for their lovely wishes and prayers;

Thank you for everything :)

Psst…special thanks to tinkerbell for the gift. To Hana for the yummy cake and the Mayfield girls for ‘making’ me celebrate :)

Day 17th

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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

[1] By (the Token of) Time (through the Ages), [2] Verily Man is in loss,

[3] Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy.

(Surah Al-’Asr)

Hanging on

It’s the 17th day of 2008 and tomorrow, according to the calendar that the world follows, I’ll be a year older… and a year wiser I wish!

I’ve been unwell for more than 2 weeks. It’s the longest time I’ve been sick with flu and migraine (I recently discovered that I do have it!). Therefore, I’ve been away from the computer and the blog and even teaching. As for Sotonians, 2007 left with Yatie waving goodbye to all of us. And a few days later as 2008 begins, Azila came back for a short ‘visit’ before flying back home to Malaysia last Monday. We don’t know if she’ll ever be back ‘home’ in Soton again. Alhamdulillah though, we managed to sent her to the Interchange and watch her take the bus to the airport with her other house mates and friends. It was like a dejavu then. Physically ill, emotionally confused seeing people whom are dear to my heart saying goodbyes. I’m too old to cry in public and perhaps I’d better not make other people cry too! Emotions could be contagious, you know. I just hope Yatie and Azila are safe and sound in their homes and I pray for the best, may Allah will always be with them.

I don’t really believe in goodbyes. Read the rest…

the little girl all dressed up

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Ok, she was in her jeans and sleeping tee …but with a pretty scarf put on by Izi!

Kakak-kakak’ came for a visit today. They cooked us a very special lunch and other than doing what they do best which is entertaining my kids, they spend the last hour at my place dressing up my little girl, trying to make her smile and snap her pictures.

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They tried very hard to amuse her so that she’ll keep the scarf on her head till they finish ’shooting.’ By the time they start snapping the last standing pose, she realised that ‘this is tooooo much for me! And the scarf was also a bit too long for my size, peeps!’ You can see her staring at her feet, wondering ‘what are they doing to me?’Anyway darling, thanks for being such a sport!

To Izi, Hana, Leen and My, thanks for the lovely time, gifts and lunch. It was a nice holiday treat :).

Don’t say goodbye…

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“Don’t say goodbye, say till we meet again…”, that’s an excerpt from a lovely nasheed about parting friends. And since it’s the holiday season when people are most likely to travel, I’d like to say till we meet again to my students and friends who’ll be leaving town especially to Yatie who’ll be flying back to our homeland soon, for good. We’ll miss you! I’m writing this farewell note early because I don’t want to forget doing so the day you leave. All the best, thanks and please forgive me for everything!

Can’t wait to hear the Takbir and see everyone on ‘Eid prayer today and of course; we’re having a Girls ‘Eid+Yatie’s Farewell Party at kakak-kakak’s place in the evening. It’s a little party for my dearest tafsir students and I’m going to cook them lontong goreng InshaAllah. Anyone else would like to join? Girls only though … ;)

Some BREAKING NEWS on ‘Eid morning:

- My sister delivered a baby girl past 2am Malaysian time today! All praise be to Allah :). My parents 2nd granddaughter and my sister’s first child. Can’t wait to see the little lady’s pic. I hope Emo da tinkerbell will post some on her blog soon. Congratulations Chak and Uncle Naeem! :)

- My husband has reached the end of the road…for his PhD. Well, all praise be to Him for the chance given and at last, we’re ‘free’. There’s a long and uncertain road ahead, and it might also be pretty hard and bumpy. Praying for all the best and friends, please make du’a (pray) for us.

A little gift for everyone; below is a translation of ‘Eid’s Takbir in English. If you’d like to know what is ‘Eid and Takbir, please visit this link.

Allah is Great, Allah is Great, Allah is Great, There is no Deity but Allah

Allah is Great, Allah is Great, and praise is due to Him.

Allah is Great, Allah is Great, Allah is Great, There is no Deity but Allah

Allah is Great, Allah is Great, and praise is due to Him.

Allah is the Greatest, and an abundance of praise is due to Him,

and glory and praise be to him morning and evening.

There is no Deity but Allah, Alone, He was True to His promise,

and He granted victory to His worshipper, and He supported His troops,

and He conquered the allied parties of the enemies all by Himself.

There is no Deity but Allah, and we worship no one but Him,

and we will sincerely follow the religion for Him, even against the wishes of the disbelievers.

‘Eid Mubarak to all Muslims out there and happy holidays everyone!

Love, lots of that: Nurin a.k.a lukluk

The Best Days of the World

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The Best Days of the World - that’s the first days of Dhulhijjah. If you don’t know what month is it now according to the Muslim’s calendar; it is Dhulhijjah. The blessed month of pilgrimage and celebration of ‘Eidul Adha. These days before ‘Eid are the best time to increase good deeds especially fasting and dhikr (remembrance of Allah).

‘Eidul Adha is also an event of charity in which sharing is a big part of it. The meat of sacrificed animals are distributed among the members of the community (especially the poor and needy) to enjoy. Back home in Malaysia there’s usually a big feast in both ‘Eidul Adha and ‘Eidul Fitr and though the celebration is a bit smaller here the excitement are always amazing. You don’t need to be home to feel ‘home’ sometimes because many wonderful people would love to open their doors and hearts to you and make you feel at home during this time of celebrations. (But I still miss home! Of course :))

Muslims in Southampton will celebrate ‘Eid on Wednesday; 19th December 2007 InshaAllah. And a day before‘Eid - the Day of ‘Arafah - would be the day Abuhandzalah will have his viva transfer. Please pray for his success; please pray for everyone, for peace in the world and salvation in the hereafter for these are the best days of the world that we hope will be the days Allah will answer our prayers.

‘Eid Mubarak to all Muslims out there, and have a pleasant holiday to everyone! :)

Girls Day Out!

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Once upon a time, Anys, Ady and Aya had enough of their hectic daily routine. So though it’s raining and the day is freezing cold, they decided to have a break and left home, driving Aya’s Mondeo to the city centre nearby.

This is the first time ever Aya had an outing without her little darlings. I repeat; WITHOUT her little darlings! It was Ady’s idea that Aya should take a breather and she has been asking her to go out and indulge herself in the creamy tasty Shakeaway milkshakes for ages; but only yesterday the bright thought had its chance to be realized. Aya’s hubby was a sport to take care of the kids and let them have the car out for a treat.

So the girls drove their car to the city centre and started their short take-a-break day out. Read the rest…

the purpose

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Purpose of LifeWe had a discussion on the purpose of life during our first class today and though the answers are clear and evident, not everyone feels that the answers would be theirs if asked with the big question promptly.

I, myself, in a smaller context; am still wondering what is it that I seek from my love for writing and all my writing related activities. Not that I do not know why and what should I write about, but how would I present it in the most effective way as there are so many writers out there engaged in the same field of da’wah, scribbling notes of reminder and remembrance in the name ALlah; calling and inviting people to kindness and peace … what should be my specific purpose or goal?!

For my beloved readers, something to ponder upon - THE PURPOSE OF LIFE from www.islamreligion.com.

p/s: poster; courtesy of Ahmad Affzan Abdullah. Jangan dok tanya muka sapa ehh … ;)

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