(From my perspective, and wholly from mine)
Lump in the throat:
Stand down from office of S5 2010 Student Leaders - so much promise, unspoken disappointments, personal regrets. Zul's speech. Despite that, truly, this batch has achieved much:
i. Setting up of an fb account as a communication channel between SLs and Irsyadians
ii. Completion of proposed official SL blog
iii. Official T-shirt for the SL Exco member
Swell in the heart:
SLs investiture, especially the pledge taking led by newly appointed Head SL Farid. May the unison and pride in the recitation signal a more vibrant SL unit in the future. Amin.
Memorable moments:
1. Performances by the juniors, especially the Sultan and his most beautifully-attired Princess. Precious!
2. The bantering of the two senior MCs - chemistry, surely, between Muhammad and Nuha. We will never forget Nuha's two line 'pantun's !
3. Khalifah fil Ard, Maryam Subaidi's speech at the part where she thanked her parents - truly in her own words and what comes from the heart will go touch the heart too...
4. Irsyadee's new members' performance: Taufik and Zaid: a little shaky, but showed much promise. They will certainly fill in the shoes of their seniors in no time, insyaAllah.
5. Amir Syafiq's vouchers, which, because he was tops in 8 subjects, resembled an almost perfect fan. English remains out of his reach however - Final Year Examinations, perhaps, Amir? :)
6. The staff black and white attire : hmmm.... :)
7. Syafiq, Maira, Luqman, Irshad and Ariff - not to mention Maryam - Marha! Marha!
Last but not least, three 'gatecrashers' who are most welcomed anytime in Irsyad! :))
Saturday, July 17, 2010
p_p
Rasulullah bersabda: mata boleh berzina dgn melihat, lidah boleh berzina dengan bercakap, tangan boleh berzina dengan berpegangan. Kaki boleh berzina dengan berjalan ke arah tempat maksiat. Hati pula boleh berzina dgn merindui, mengingati dan membayangi si dia
(HR Bukhari dan Muslim,rujuk Riyadusolihin bab larangan melihat wanita)
Sunday, July 4, 2010
"Mak! hidung haziq berdarah!"
After preparing breakfast ( fish nuggets, chicken nuggets and french toast - :) was relaxing with Nina, watching tv when Halim rushed out from the kids' bedroom, shouting those words. A bit worried, for on Saturday, we went through the ordeal of nearly two hours jam at Gelang Patah, WITH NO AIR-CON - so the bleeding nose could be from heatiness. Grabbing a box of tissue, I went into the bedroom, saw Haziq lying on the bed, took out handfuls of tissue and was about to wipe his nose, turning him over when,
Awww! I GOT BUSTED - AGAIN! :)
Apparently, these kids managed to smuggle the present - a beautiful clock with carvings, into the house, managed to wrap it up and kept it somewhere - right under my very nose! Even Nina was in the secret, for she pointed to the wrapped present and exclaimed, "Clock, mak! clock!"
It's cliche - but words cannot describe my gratefulness to them...they accepted their mother in all her weaknesses - laughed at my lame jokes, speak praises of my 'cooking', endured my naggings, were understanding of my mood swings (Halim said i am 'pms-ing'; as if he knows... :)) and endured the long, tiring journey in and out of JB so that all of us can be a whole family everyday when they could have chosen to play football, or be at the beach cycling with friends...-
i have made many mistakes in my life, regrets i have plentiful, but they - my children - was never part of any regret nor mistakes.
They are the best thing that has happened to me.
A character in a film once looked at a baby and marvelled: 'How could anything so perfect comes out from two imperfect people?'
Ya Allah! May you bless my children dunia and akhirat. Amin, Ya Rabb...Amin...
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAK!!!"
Awww! I GOT BUSTED - AGAIN! :)
Apparently, these kids managed to smuggle the present - a beautiful clock with carvings, into the house, managed to wrap it up and kept it somewhere - right under my very nose! Even Nina was in the secret, for she pointed to the wrapped present and exclaimed, "Clock, mak! clock!"
It's cliche - but words cannot describe my gratefulness to them...they accepted their mother in all her weaknesses - laughed at my lame jokes, speak praises of my 'cooking', endured my naggings, were understanding of my mood swings (Halim said i am 'pms-ing'; as if he knows... :)) and endured the long, tiring journey in and out of JB so that all of us can be a whole family everyday when they could have chosen to play football, or be at the beach cycling with friends...-
i have made many mistakes in my life, regrets i have plentiful, but they - my children - was never part of any regret nor mistakes.
They are the best thing that has happened to me.
A character in a film once looked at a baby and marvelled: 'How could anything so perfect comes out from two imperfect people?'
Ya Allah! May you bless my children dunia and akhirat. Amin, Ya Rabb...Amin...
...and he forgot to say InsyaAllah!
In a motivating moment, he said this country has the best soccer coach-manager in the world.
Na'am
He said this coach would always take full responsibility if his team lost because he believed he has the best players in the world. Anything that goes wrong, is his own fault and weaknesses for not bringing out the best potential in his best players.
Na'am
He said because of this, he believed they will be the World Cup champion this year.
Murmurs in the audience. Disagreement.
He reiterated his stand, convinced and unflinching in his belief.
Tsk. Tsk.
He forgot to say 'InsyaAllah!'
Lost 4-0 to Germany. Argentina is out of the World Cup finals.
Na'am
He said this coach would always take full responsibility if his team lost because he believed he has the best players in the world. Anything that goes wrong, is his own fault and weaknesses for not bringing out the best potential in his best players.
Na'am
He said because of this, he believed they will be the World Cup champion this year.
Murmurs in the audience. Disagreement.
He reiterated his stand, convinced and unflinching in his belief.
Tsk. Tsk.
He forgot to say 'InsyaAllah!'
Lost 4-0 to Germany. Argentina is out of the World Cup finals.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
...he will always be 'Fahri' to me...
This guy to me is the epitome of good-naturedness - his polite ways and winning smiles, his slightly hesitant speech all adds up to his easily likeable personality. I remember his initiative in the class where he would promptly surfed the Internet for answers to queries I had, or issues the class discussed regarding Islam.
But of late, he has gotten out of favour with several key teachers, being seen as the 'inciter' of a movement which goes against the core of our belief. His fall from grace is also partly due to his own insistence to follow his heart rather than fulfill his duties and obligations, as expected of him.
Where I do try so hard to understand the teachers' anger and stance, I still see him as the gentle leader, sensitive to other's needs. He is still 'Fahri' to me...
But of late, he has gotten out of favour with several key teachers, being seen as the 'inciter' of a movement which goes against the core of our belief. His fall from grace is also partly due to his own insistence to follow his heart rather than fulfill his duties and obligations, as expected of him.
Where I do try so hard to understand the teachers' anger and stance, I still see him as the gentle leader, sensitive to other's needs. He is still 'Fahri' to me...
and she is the Khalifah fil Ard...
I think this year had the most number of pupils nominated for this most prestigious award - the pinnacle of honour for every Irsyadian. It wouldn't hurt to list the nominees, for I think they are all so special in their own way :
1. Harith - ex-Head Student Leader. The leader who prefers his hands to do the helping and his smiles to do the talking. Personally, I remember the mischievous light in his eyes when there is something 'amiss' he is planning....An experienced young Imam and on the way to be a Hafiz, insyaAllah.
2. Hafidz - ex-Asst Head Student Leader. The brother in arms to Harith; his 'darker' twin. :)Hafidz's wisecracking always get the better of him. But once in the silat circle, this guy's gut and determination becomes his trademark.
3. Ariff The Thinker - accomplished in so many ways - nasyidian, grammarian, debater, writer, athlete and footballer. His self confidence is sometimes mistaken for arrogance. Or maybe it is that... :)) Good with little kids. Or maybe he is still one... :))Always pushing himself over the limits - testing the boundaries and breaking them at the same time. I remember the look on his face, cocking his head slightly, thinking, digesting, then slam - out comes the verbal tirade!
4. Irshad - quiet goal-getter with a penchance to help others, this guy's maturity is his ornament. A dark horse who dares to persevere in order to achieve.
5.Maryam - fiercely independent with a mind of her own, this lady is highly principled and stayed focused where others have stumbled in the sea of youthful pursuits. Yet, she remained true to herself and her blog is an expression of that mind and passion. Respectful of elders and always mindful of her duty towards her family and faith.
...and thus, in the end, it is SHE who became Khalifah fil Ard!
...to the other nominees and the rest of the S509 cohort - stay true to this purpose that everyone of you IS a Khalifah fil Ard.
...and girl, you ARE now the Khalifah and may you be better than you were yesterday and the best you can ever be tomorrow! :)
1. Harith - ex-Head Student Leader. The leader who prefers his hands to do the helping and his smiles to do the talking. Personally, I remember the mischievous light in his eyes when there is something 'amiss' he is planning....An experienced young Imam and on the way to be a Hafiz, insyaAllah.
2. Hafidz - ex-Asst Head Student Leader. The brother in arms to Harith; his 'darker' twin. :)Hafidz's wisecracking always get the better of him. But once in the silat circle, this guy's gut and determination becomes his trademark.
3. Ariff The Thinker - accomplished in so many ways - nasyidian, grammarian, debater, writer, athlete and footballer. His self confidence is sometimes mistaken for arrogance. Or maybe it is that... :)) Good with little kids. Or maybe he is still one... :))Always pushing himself over the limits - testing the boundaries and breaking them at the same time. I remember the look on his face, cocking his head slightly, thinking, digesting, then slam - out comes the verbal tirade!
4. Irshad - quiet goal-getter with a penchance to help others, this guy's maturity is his ornament. A dark horse who dares to persevere in order to achieve.
5.Maryam - fiercely independent with a mind of her own, this lady is highly principled and stayed focused where others have stumbled in the sea of youthful pursuits. Yet, she remained true to herself and her blog is an expression of that mind and passion. Respectful of elders and always mindful of her duty towards her family and faith.
...and thus, in the end, it is SHE who became Khalifah fil Ard!
...to the other nominees and the rest of the S509 cohort - stay true to this purpose that everyone of you IS a Khalifah fil Ard.
...and girl, you ARE now the Khalifah and may you be better than you were yesterday and the best you can ever be tomorrow! :)
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