Wednesday, April 25, 2012
I love you, but never met you
I'm really amazed by this beautiful poem. Its deeply meaningful.
This poem and the spoken word video made me think....I'm impressed by
the poem, the words are really beautiful and inspiring. Imagine during the prophet's
time...it was a time of golden literature. It means that, a man (Arab
land) could gain immense privilege and status by producing such a great work of literature. And the greatest literature ever is the Qur'an. It was an amazing work of Arabic poetry. SubhanaAllah!
I love you, but never met you
I know everything about you,
I research you,
I looks into books to find out more about you,
I Google your name online,
And search small and big libraries for books about you.
Because they told me that you love me.
But
I confused because we never met.
How can you love someone you never met?
And send you best men to Persian to me.
You blood,
You fought, You a sworn-er and slaughtered
Your injured all this for me.
And how I can't love you?
Even though we haven't met.And I told them,
that i dream every night,
And wish every day,
That one day....
Even for a fraction of a second
That my eyes could met yours,
And my hand could shake yours
And you let me drinks from your river
I read about your beauty
I heard about you were offered wealth, status and women,
But...
you declined them for me.
I heard that they send the children to throw stone at you
But you replied with patience and pray
I heard that they boycott you for thrice
Took your home
And drove you out of your birth place
The most beloved place to you heart
But
So after you left secretly at night
They send their best men to track you down
And bring you back
To kill your dream for me
But
And when you arrived to safety
You stood all night
Cry and praying for me
Until tears drip from your beardJust like water drip from a leaking tab
All this made you stronger,
And more determined to reach me
Years later....
They send an army of thousands men
To fight you
You stood with 300 men and one
Then they form a bigger army
And came back to finish you
But they couldn't
Their hate for you only increase,
But your love for me grew even more
Then they form allies against you
And betrayed you
And denied you the right to return to your homeland
And undermined you in their deals
But....
Because of your love for virtue
Because of your love for me
You accepted their term
And agreed to their condition
People say Romeo and Juliet is The greatest love story of all
I said to them:
"how can that be?"
When the man i love did all that for me
When the man i love sacrifice his life for me
The man i love gave everything he had for me
The man i love send armies to the east and the west so that i can be
The man i love teach me purpose in what i do
I know that he is my prophet
"I'm proud to say"
For me was a perfect father,warrior and friend
The message of peace,love and justice
He would send,
To every man, woman and child in this world
And to every creation in the universe to
Are remind you that when a prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Was granted his supplication from Allah
And when he could have used it for himself
He saved it for his ummah
He saved it for you
I now know why i love him more than i love myself......
Tidak (sempurna) iman salah seorang kamu sehingga aku lebih dicintai dari orang tuanya, anaknya dan semua manusia lainnya.
(HR Bukhari dan Muslim)
Such a profound hadis from the most beloved person Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Visit here to find out more about this hadis
Monday, April 16, 2012
A movie worth watching
1. Valley of the Wolves: Palestine (2010)
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3 komando turki dalam misi cari & bunuh (Search & kill) commander Israel yang bertanggungjawab dalam tragedi Gaza Freedom Flotila
| Filem ni adalah sequel bagi 2 buah filem: temanya lebih kurang sama cuma tempat yang berbeza: Valley of the Wolves: Iraq (2006) & Valley of the Wolves: Gladio (2009). |
2. Five Minarets in New York (2010)
Isu Islamphobia dan terrorist menjadi elemen utama dalam filem ni.
Antara scene yang menarik dalam filem ni:
"There is only one irrefutable truth to every human, to be born and to die"
"To die is to join Allah"
Scene dalam masjid antara tok Imam & bapak polisi yang sangat-sangat skeptikal dengan Islam. Huh!
Imam: "Sir, this is a house of worship (Masjid). You can't just go in with your shoes on here & shout to people while they pray. Have some respect!"
FBI agent: "I have no respect, for the religion the gaps abetting comfort to our enemies"
Other scene:
"we can't treat all muslims like terrorists!"
"Anyone who's become involved in terrorism is no longer a muslim"
"You can't blame the whole muslim community for the actions of a few mad men."
"In 23 years as prophet, he fought only for 2 months"
2 filem ni memang ada kaitan secara langsung tentang Islam. (Palestine and terrorism)
P/s: looking forward to watch another turki's film, Can't wait!...
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Rancang Hidup, Rancang Wang
Alhamdulillah! Best & santai! (serius)
Buku yang berikan aku banyak idea-idea asas tentang putaran kehidupan
Bermula dari soal matlamat, dan halatuju hidup, kerjaya, perancangan duit poket, takaful, pelaburan, beli rumah, pendidikan awal anak-anak (terutama anak pertama), konsep rezeki, masalah kewangan, hingga isu ASB.
Itu buku terkini yang aku sedang kunyah lepas kenyang dengan kisah inspirasi lagi menyentuh emosi Buku Leaving Microsot to change the world.
Buku yang dimaksudkan adalah :
Credit to abang long. net sebab perkenalkan aku dengan buku ni. May Allah bless you!
Brother Hamdy berkongsi pengalaman hidup beliau dan beberapa idea praktikal berkaitan soal kerjaya, perancangan kewangan, pelaburan dan perlindungan, beli rumah, tips dan pendekatan mendidik anak dan konsep rezeki. Sungguh, banyak yang aku belajar dari buku 232 muka surat ni.
Isi kandungannya bukanlah bersifat terlalu akademik sehingga memerlukan neuron-neuron otak anda bekerja keras untuk menganalisis dan mengekstrak isi-isi tersurat bagai. Anda juga tak perlukan kamus Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary untuk faham istilah-istilah yang di gunakan dalam buku ini.
Penulis menggunakan bahasa yang mudah dan santai. Malah idea - ideanya bersifat surface dan ringkas namun sangat penting sebagai panduan untuk permulaan hidup. Terutama bagi mereka yang baru mencecah umur 20-an. [macam aku]
Antara bab yang paling aku suka baca adalah tentang bagaimana Brother Hamdy dan isteri beliau mendidik anak-anak sejak mereka lahir sampailah umur 16 tahun. Pendekatan mereka mengajar anak-anak menghafaz ayat-ayat Quran bagiku sangat menarik untuk di pelajari. Alhamdullilah, kesannya anak-anak beliau berjaya menghafaz antara 12-15 juzuk.
*ouch!....snap on my face. aku juga kena lebih akrab dengan Quran.. -.-'
Antara ayat feveret beliau yang aku suka.
"Jangan salahkan isteri bila anak tidak perform; selalunya ramai suami yang mengatakan kepada isteri..
Itu adalah ungkapan paling bodoh kerana pemegang saham syarikat tidak akan menyalahkan manager, yang disalahkan ialah CEO syarikat apabila syarikat tidak perform"
pg: 150
"Jangan salahkan isteri bila anak tidak perform; selalunya ramai suami yang mengatakan kepada isteri..
'Tu laa you...tu sebab anak jadi begini......'
Itu adalah ungkapan paling bodoh kerana pemegang saham syarikat tidak akan menyalahkan manager, yang disalahkan ialah CEO syarikat apabila syarikat tidak perform"
pg: 150
Mahu tahu lebih? eloklah baca buku ni. ok
Meow!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World #1
Buku travelog tulisan John Wood betul-betul luar biasa. Antara buku yang ku kira terbaik pernah dibaca. (Terus terang, aku bukanlah peminat buku-buku tebal beratus muka surat) -.-'
Tapi, karya 'Leaving Microsoft to Change the World' berjaya buatkan aku terus mengunyah & menghadam intipati dan kisah hidup beliau dalam usaha memberikan harapan & peluang pendidikan kepada kanak-kanak di negara membangun. Dengan tekun aku baca dari satu bab ke satu bab, sampailah ke page terakhir.
Sinopsis buku:
"Sekiranya kita pernah terfikir hendak meninggalkan kerjaya sekarang bagi menempuh suatu pengembaraan hidup yang hebat, dan dalam masa yang sama meraih peluang berbakti kepada orang lain, kisah penglaman hidup John Wood bisa memberi inspirasi. Kisah beliau ini menawarkan gambaran jelas, penuh dengan emosi & cerita yang mengasyikkan tentang bagaimana beliau mengambil setiap pengajaran yang dikutip ketika bertugas di sebuah syarikat gergasi dunia iaitu Microsoft, & menggunakannya bagi mengatasi masalah sosial yang paling meruncing di dunia"
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| Buku yang dibeli, versi Melayu |
Sedikit "trailer & teaser" dari buku ni. Mahu tahu sepenuhnya, kenalah baca buku ni (Baru feeling) kan? ^^
"Kita sekarang mempunyai sebuah perpustakaan yang penuh dengan buku. Dalam setiap buku, terkandung segala keajaiban yang tersembunyi di dunia ini. Dengan membaca buku, kalian semua boleh belajar & mengubah masa hadapan keluarga & negara kita" [pg: 58]
"Sukarelawan termuda bagi projek (pembinaan sekolah) itu adalah anak bongsu mereka, Kavith. Pada umur semuda 4 tahun, anak kecil ini membawa batu-bata, satu persatu pada satu masa & memberikannya pada pekerja yang sedang mendirikan sekolah itu. Seperti bapanya, anak kecil ini tidak pernah merungut, dia hanya melakukan sesuatu tugas yang dia fikir ia perlu di lakukan" [pg: 438]
*mata aku masuk habuk bila baca kisah anak kecil bernama Kavith ini. Seawal umur 4 tahun, permainannya adalah batu-bata dibawah panas terik matahari! -.-'
"...di Niger lapan daripada 10 kanak-kanak hanya belajar sehingga darjah 5 sahaja" [pg: 292]
*owh, snap on my face!....insaf...betapa beruntungnya diri, ada peluang belajar sampai unibersiti! -sekali lagi mata masuk habuk- -.-'
"Setiap pagi, sekumpulan daripada mereka bangun sebelum matahari terbit, lalu berjalan menuruni bukit selama sejam ke tepi jalan besar bagi mengambil beg-beg simen yang disimpan di situ. Mereka kemudian mendaki semula bukit itu selama satu setengah jam dengan membawa beg simen itu menuju ke kampung mereka. Beg itu seberat 50kg/110 paun!" Mereka itu adalah kaum ibu! [pg: 213]
"...kepercayaan mereka pada nilai kesaktian pendidikan yang menjanjikan masa depan yang cerah bagi anak-anak mereka, membuatkan mereka sanggup berkorban apa sahaja" [pg: 214]
"keperluan bagi mendapatkan pendidikan dan memupuk budaya membaca dalam kalangan kanak-kanak adalah keperluan sejagat" [pg: 292]
"Daripada bercakap berkenaan apa yang kami mahu lakukan, saya (John) sebaliknya bercakap berkenaan apa yang kami telah capai" [pg: 263]
*Statement ni betul-betul tepat kena batang hidung sendiri..aku teringat ayat Tuhan dalam Quran:
"Wahai orang-orang yang beriman! Mengapa kamu mengatakan sesuatu yang tidak kamu kerjakan? Allah sangat benci jika kamu mengatakan apa-apa yang tidak kamu kerjakan"As-Saff (61): 2-3
"...setiap kejayaan itu adalah kejayaan pasukan dan bukan hanya milik seorang...." [pg: 283]
"Saya bukanlah mahu terus berangan-angan. Saya lebih cenderung pada melaksanakannya" [pg: 288]
"..dalam masa kurang daripada dua minit, kami (Room to Read) menerima sumbangan sebanyak US 150k!"
*pengalaman John Wood dalam salah satu peristiwa fund raising beliau...jumlah yang sangat besar dalam masa yang sangat singkat!
"Berjuta-juta kanak-kanak sedang menunggu peluang hidup yang dibawa oleh nikmat pendidikan. Saya (John) berharap dan berdoa supaya kita tidak membiarkan mereka menunggu terlalu lama" [pg: 470]
"harapan yang dibawa melalui
pendidikan, dan kepercayaan yang alam persekolahan mempunyai kunci
kepada masa hadapan yang cerah jelas wujud di serata pelosok dunia
membangun" [pg: 379]
*pendidikan...belajar membaca, menulis, mengira & melukis (eh..ada jugak? saja tambah sebab aku suka melukis) ^^ sekali lagi aku teringat kata Tuhan dalam kitabNya:
"Bacalah dengan (menyebut) nama Tuhanmu yang menciptakan"Al-Alaq 96:1
"Guru
besar di sebuah sekolah di wilayah terpencil kompong chan berpesan
kepada ibu bapa semasa perasmian makmal komputer: ......jangan
membiarkan anak-anak perempuan kalian menjadi pelacur dan
berhenti sekolah. Sekiranya mereka terus bersekolah hingga tingkatan 5,
belajar bahasa Inggeris & belajar komputer, mereka pasti berpeluang
menikmati hidup yang lebih baik dan mendapat lebih banyak peluang dalam hidup" [pg: 381]
Meow!
Sambung #2 ^^
p/s: Leaving Microsoft to Change The World - Kisah realiti yang penuh inspirasi, bukan sekadar novel fantasi yang tinggi melangit tak jejak ke bumi. A novel worth reading.
p/s: selain travelog John Wood, buku 'Syahadah Gadis Ateis" juga adalah buku yang bagus untuk di baca.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Because of the key, he embraced Islam #1
When I read surah An-Nisa: verse 58, I remembered a very beautiful and touching story related to the key of Kaabah on the Day of "Fath" (Opening/victory) of Makkah. The day when the Messenger of Allah entered Mecca (House of Allah) with calmness and tranquility, gallantly and victoriously. This verse tells the story of one of the several events in the Qur'an which is related to the story of how Allah reprimand His messenger, Rasulullah (peace be upon him). Indeed, every chapter and verse in the Qur'an has a great reminder for those who think.
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Uthman Ibn Talhah,
Before the conquest of Mecca, the keys of the Kaaba (house of Allah) were in the custody of Uthman Ibn Talha, the leader of Bani Syaibah*. After Prophet Muhammad and his companions successfully reclaim and gained control over the Mecca in the 8th year of Hijra, the messenger wanted to enter the kaaba, but found it (its door) locked.
Uthman ibn Talhah (who was not a muslim at that time) did not believe that Muhammad is the messenger of Allah and he locked the door so that Muhammad (peace be upon him) would not enter the Kaaba. The Prophet then ordered Ali Ibn Abi talib to take the key from Uthman, but Uthman denied him. Ali then snatched the key from him (Uthman), and opened the door. The prophet entered the Kaaba and destroyed all the idols that were inside.
After that, Jibril (the Angel) came down to the prophet with this verse:
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَأۡمُرُكُمۡ أَن تُؤَدُّواْ ٱلۡأَمَـٰنَـٰتِ إِلَىٰٓ أَهۡلِهَا
"Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are belong to ....."
Allah subhana wa taala is commanding prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to return the key to Uthman Ibn Talhah. Just Imagine, a few minutes ago, the key was in the prophet's hand. During that time also, Ibn Abbas (Muhammad's uncle) requested that these keys be kept in the family (Means: Uthman ibn Talhah has no right to keep the key!)
But:
"O, Muhammad, give the key back to Uthman "
Thats the order/revelation given by Allah upon Rasulullah (peace be upon him). Instead of giving the key to his uncle, Rasulullah (peace be upon him) returned it to Uthman Ibn Talhah. Allahuakbar! -.-' How beautiful the teachings of Allah towards his messenger......
I could see and feel how excellent the teaching of Allah towards his beloved messenger. This verse tells me of how Allah reprimand the prophet to render trust (Amanah) to whom it belong to. Some point to remember is that, keeping the keys of the Holy Kaaba was a great honor and every one among the companions of the prophet was very eager and hopeful that He (Muhammad) would entrust the keys to him.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) ordered Ali to give the key back to Uthman and said to Uthman that no one would ever remove the keys from his possession after that day. Ali ibn Talib also excuse himself for the manner in which he has snatched the key.
The return of the keys of Kaaba surprised Uthman very much, since the Prophet is the conqueror of Mecca at that time, he could keep these keys for good. Uthman ibn Talha was highly amazed by the character of the Messenger, Muhammad (peace be upon him).
He (Uthman) immediately said:
"I bear witness that indeed Allah is one
and Muhammad (peace be upon him) is none other than messenger of Allah "
Allahu rabbi (Allah is my lord)...just imagine, He (Uthman) accepted Islam as his religion, recognized Muhammad (peace be upon him) as Allah's messenger and believe that Allah is one immediately after that event.
Today, the family of this great sahabi (the companions of the prophet) is protected by police and they are protected by the government. Such a powerful revelation from the Qur'an. It's already 1400 years....A miracle up until today. The keys is still in the hands of the same family members.
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Because of the key, he embraced Islam!
Meow!
p/s: I'm amazed & inspired by this video. Tears falling down (in my heart) when I heard Mufti Ismail Menk explained the story behind this verse. May Allah bless Syeikh Ismail Menk and grant him jannah. Amen!
p/s: Let us not forget to reflect on this story when we read verse 58 of surah An'Nisa. I'm planning to share another beautiful story on how Allah reprimand his messenger. May Allah make it easier for me.
__________________________________________________________________________________ *Bani Syaibah: This clan is the keeper of Holy Kaaba and its key.
References:
Al-Quran (4:58)
Tafsir Ibn Katsir
The Sealed Nectar, pp: 322
Student of the Qur'an
all africa.com
navedz.wordpress
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