.The choices we make.
Working in a non-Islamic organization requires a challenging role to explain as well as to clarify the importance of performing our prayers to the non-Muslims without jeopardizing our work . Yesterday had to attend a full-day workshop which made it seem impossible to perform the Dzuhur prayer. Was made known that the place disallow Muslims to perform their prayers, therefore my only option was the Mosque. The nearest mosque(s) were Masjid At-Taqua and Masjid Al-Ansar. Been to Masjid At-Taqua previously, but since the place can be quite lonely for ladies and being all alone, Ive opted to perform my prayer at Masjid Al-Ansar instead.
Alhamdullilah syukran with His willingness, I received the permission from my new principal (whom was a Non-Muslim - May Allah bless her) to perform the Dzuhur prayer. As this was my first time heading towards the mosque alone, I had to depend solely on my GPS:p and Him. Tetapi nak dijadikan cerita, handphone battery pon dah nak mati. Tetapi syukur sangat kita sebagai Orang Islam, kerana kita ada Allah. With determination and the strong niat to search for the mosque, I took bus 9 and headed to Bedok Interchange. As I vaguely remember the place, I quickly took bus 60 and it was actually one stop away. Alhamdullilah was so relieved once reached.
However, upon looking at the state of the mosque, I became panicky. IT WAS APPARENTLY CLOSED DOWN! Looking at my watch its gonna be Dzuhur soon. I prayed and prayed and quickly think of a better solution. Set in mind to get a cab and proceed to the next nearest mosque. Without fail, no cabs came for rescue. Tergerak hati ini pulak untuk jalan ke depan pintu masjid. Saw a signage 'Temporary Mosque (head left)'. Then beside it was a big banner showing the spot for the new temporary mosque which was infront of Blk 547.
At that point of time, I was so excited knowing that there was a mosque nearby. Therefore I started walking towards the direction shown. As I walked, with anxiety I looked at the block number on my left. It stated 'Blk 41'. I stopped and started to worry thinking that the mosque could be very far. But I kept walking and the next blk was 'Blk 42'. So I stopped. Tak boleh jadi ni. Dengan izin Allah ternampak seorang makcik. "Cik tumpang tanya mana masjjid Al Ansar yang baru ye cik?" Cik itu pun jawab, "Kat depan tu je nak, yang besar tu. Ikut bas tu. Besar terpampang tu nak masjidnya. Depan jalan terus je ye nak". After laughing to myself and thanking her, I walked forward as she had directed and finally spotted the huge mosque(which by the way doesnt look like a mosque yet) and the Blk no 547!!Haa..Alhamdullilah. (Seriously I need a pair of specs!).
Syukur sesangat found the mosque and happened to be praying with the little kids (which I think were from the K.I.DS A.L.I.V.E). Such a nice environment and the peace that we get nothing beats it. Anyway the abolution area its together with the ladies toilet and the muslimah prayer room is just behind the men's area and its being secluded with curtain:)). This experience brought back the excitement of being a musafir. It was certainly a thrill and cant wait for more. And for once in my life, I thought Bedok was a nice place to be at:))
May this video increase our Iman to not give up on Him, instead to trust in Him and to let Him be part of the choices we make..He has written our takdir afterall..Insyallah May He Bless us with what we have and don't forget to say alhamdullilah in whatever state we are in..amin
