Monday, 21 May 2012
My Reason for Starting Hifz
It's quite an embarrassing reason actually! Well... It was at my school's annual Qiraat Jalsa in 2010 when I sat on that Musallah, tears rolling down my cheeks and a strange feeling building up inside me, as I listened to the beautiful recitation of the Noble Quraan recited by none other than my school colleagues and close peers. Listening to them chant the Glorious Words of Allah, I wondered how it felt to have the Quraan so close to your heart that your every movement is inspired by the Quraan. I yearned to be among those who would drink, eat, sleep, breathe and live the Quraan. In such a way that when they recite the the Holy Quraan, they would recite with such passion and humility that tears would roll down their cheeks.
Quote
"Do not hate, discard, or reject what you do not know, for the greater things in life consist of things you will not know for the fear of understanding the things you will come to know."
Becoming a Beautiful Woman
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with that knowledge that you will never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of the arm.
As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears. The beauty of a woman must be seen from within her eyes because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
But, true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the care that she lovingly gives and the passion that she shows. And the beauty of a woman, with passing years, only grows.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with that knowledge that you will never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of the arm.
As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and for helping others.
The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears. The beauty of a woman must be seen from within her eyes because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
But, true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the care that she lovingly gives and the passion that she shows. And the beauty of a woman, with passing years, only grows.
Sunday, 20 May 2012
Islam Made Me Smile
Today, Islam made me smile. It brought warmth to my heart and showed me that you are never alone.
I have just recently discovered that a couple of girls from a Tafseer programme every second break where they sit and discuss Deen. Being a curious person who likes to learn new things and share my knowledge, I decided to go, dragging a friend along with me.
At first disappointment filled my heart as I only found three girls from the whole high school engaging in this beautiful act which is most loved by Allah (SWT) and His Prophet (SAW). Sacrificing your break to discuss the Deen with other females with the sole intention of pleasing Allah (SWT) and seeking more knowledge is something so precious and is worth a lot of reward, yet there were only three girls there. They say you should grab an opportunity with both hands; well, this was an opportunity worth dying for.
As I sat down on the Musallah and greeted the girls, I felt a sudden overwhelming feeling, as if I was home. And honestly, the whole 20 minutes that we spent sharing stories and opinions about Deen, I felt the closest to Allah (SWT) that I have felt in a long time. It made me want to become a better Muslim. It made me want to do more for Allah (SWT) than just practising the 5 Pillars. The best part of these feelings... I wasn't alone. The other girls felt it too, and that's why they had the programme everyday, even though it was only three of them. It just goes to show that one initiative might not change the world, but it can definitely make a difference in someones life...
And this is why Islam made me smile today.
I have just recently discovered that a couple of girls from a Tafseer programme every second break where they sit and discuss Deen. Being a curious person who likes to learn new things and share my knowledge, I decided to go, dragging a friend along with me.
At first disappointment filled my heart as I only found three girls from the whole high school engaging in this beautiful act which is most loved by Allah (SWT) and His Prophet (SAW). Sacrificing your break to discuss the Deen with other females with the sole intention of pleasing Allah (SWT) and seeking more knowledge is something so precious and is worth a lot of reward, yet there were only three girls there. They say you should grab an opportunity with both hands; well, this was an opportunity worth dying for.
As I sat down on the Musallah and greeted the girls, I felt a sudden overwhelming feeling, as if I was home. And honestly, the whole 20 minutes that we spent sharing stories and opinions about Deen, I felt the closest to Allah (SWT) that I have felt in a long time. It made me want to become a better Muslim. It made me want to do more for Allah (SWT) than just practising the 5 Pillars. The best part of these feelings... I wasn't alone. The other girls felt it too, and that's why they had the programme everyday, even though it was only three of them. It just goes to show that one initiative might not change the world, but it can definitely make a difference in someones life...
And this is why Islam made me smile today.
Lessons I Have Learnt
When you are a Hifz student, people immediately expect you to act, dress, respond and behave differntly from others. That is why I think that the best lessons are those I learnt from my Hifz Apa's regarding conduct. I have learnt:
- In life you don't go lower, you go higher. If you used to where tight clothes, start wearing loose clothes. If you don't wear a scarf, start wearing a scarf.
- By just being a Hifz girl, we immediately differ from other learners in our school, so we should act differently and conduct ourselves differently.
- By just NOT commiting a sin, you get alot of reward in this world, the Qabar and the Hereafter.
- As Muslim Hifz girls, we sholud be examples for everyone else. We should not follow, but we must aim to lead others.
- There are seven types of people who will be protected under the Arsh of Allah (SWT) on the day of judgement. One of them are those who sacrifice their youth for Allah (SWT).
Saturday, 12 May 2012
THE AMERICAN WAY
A man is walking in Central Park in New York. Suddenly he sees a little girl being attacked by a pitt bull. He runs over and starts fighting with the dog. He succeeds in killing the dog and saving the girls life. A policeman who was watching the whole scene walks over and says: "You are a hero, tomorrow you can read it in all the newspapers: Brave New Yorker Saves the Life of Little Girl." The man says: "But I'm not a New Yorker!" "Oh,then it will say in the newspaper: Brave American Saves Life of Little Girl," the policeman answers. "But I am not American," says the man. "Oh, what are you then?" The man says: "I am a Saudi!" The next day the newspaper headline is: "Islamic Extremist Kills Innocent American Dog."
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