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An unexpected return

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On the 11th June, was finally our Batam 'staff retreat' which was kindly organized by dearest aunty. I was not prepared for this short trip as I thought it would just be any of the short trip that I usually experience. I was wrong! After sunnah prayer in the morning, I remembered that I did not have a compass with me as my phone has no auto roam. Messaged my partner, and alhamdullilah she managed to find a compass at home. I started to do last minute preparation such as screen capturing the list of timing for the prayers at Batam and the direction for Qiblah later. Alhamdullilah, I am bless with a wonderful mother who helps me a lot in preparing breakfast for me while I prayed Subuh. Am always very touched with her every doings. Love u mak:) Hearts a lot.  Alhamdullillah. So while eating maggi:), I suddenly remembered my mini travelling book (I've talked about this book in my previous post).

 

After finishing up the maggi, I rushed to my room and ransacked the items in my wardrobe but fail to find the book. I tried to recall the usual 'ritual' that I did before I go out as a musafir. Alhamdullilah I remembered the sunnah prayers and reciting the doa in front of the door. Journey to the bus stop was somewhat a reflection moment. I tried to recap all the mini-steps that I did as a musafir previously. Being a last minute person doesn't help at this moment:(. Before this day, I was thinking of how could I perform solat dhuha. Didn't know why after implementing solat sunnah dhuha without miss during these school holidays, kinda makes me feel guilty if I miss one day. Somewhat it's a good feeling ain't it:). So alhamdullillah we managed to board the ferry. Once reached, we had to transfer to a van for our land transport.

On the way there, kids as young as 5-7 years old, tanned and pale skin looking began to crowd around us with newspapers. Saw that my partner gave this boy a note and then the boy kept approaching her. My instant reaction. I took out some sweets and gave to these kids. Their reactions: shocked. My next instant reaction, patted their head and prayed for them. Ya Allah it was indeed a very saddening sight. At a young age, they are asked to work. I wonder, why upon receiving the sweets they were stunned. Sayu sangat hati ini. My dearest sister and brothers, let us work hand in hand to help these kids. What can they do with the money at these young age. We may never know what they are going through. Why not instead of donating them notes/ coins, why not we give them food (sweets/ tidbits) or stationeries perhaps. These are the items that they need aren't they. I reminded myself that the next trip to Batam will fill my bag with more sweets and useful items for these kids. May Allah help and protect them. Amin.

After the mini trip to various places, it's dzuhur time! Alhamdullilah managed to solat jamak dzuhur and asar at one of this mall. It was located at the third level behind the furniture area. The ablution area was open and next to the man. If a guy was to stand and wash their legs, they will be able to see the woman area. So me and partner decided to take our ablution in the toilet. As my precious mini book was not with me, I tried hard to remember the niat for solat jamak. Alhamdullillah with His willingness I was able to recall the niat in Malay:). Even though it was not the exact but the niat was there. Alhamdullilah we managed to pray. And we realized we left with only 15 minutes haha..But the 15 minutes seemed long that I managed to buy two 'express scarves' that are long!:) and I like them!

The rest of the days were then spent foot massaging (worth the money and theres even TV in the room and can request for ladies to massage) and then lunching at kelong...Love the sight of the beach:) alhamdullilah. Encountered a very disturbing sight after the lunch but would not want to disclose it as it is still a trauma. Just want to say, animals do have feelings. May Allah protect us from hurting these innocent creatures amin.

As it was a one day trip, we had to rush back to board the ferry. But before that, we were able to eat at A&W!!!!!WEEEEEE!!! Missed the float super much. Alhamdullillah managed to fill the stomach and upon boarding azan was heard. Before the ferry moved, managed to take ablution. The toilet is super best. There's a water spray. Super like. Better than airplane's toilet akhaha...Alhamdullillah first time praying in the ferry. Certainly a memorable one with the waves hitting hard on the ferry.

Alhamdullillah returned safely home:) This short trip was certainly blessed with unexpected return from Him. He opened my eyes in many ways. Appreciate the people around us. The love that Almight has given to the people that you are close with we have to treasure and appreciate them following His syariat.

ps: do check out this blog about useful information regarding solat jamak. Awesome info!:)
http://nazrulakram.blogspot.sg/2012/10/mari-belajar-niat-solat-jamak-qasar.html

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Dearest Heart

Dearest heart,

you are small yet you make a great impact in my life.

With taqwa and iman you grow stronger and bolder.

Please don't be weak with the influential of Duniawi.

Please be strong and aid me to remember Him during the critical times I am emotionally affected with Duniawi.

Dearest heart,

remind me to be Zuhud even though how challenging it can be.

Strengthen my Iman to speak nothing but the truth.

Harden my soul before acting ways which will make Him angry.

Please gather much strength for me to take a step back before sinning.

Please tell me to satisfy His needs instead of humans' needs that will make me fall again.

Dearest heart,

indeed you are the main organ that will justify my actions.

Cooperate with my brain to assist me in being a better Muslimah.

Control my desire to seek for the Best from Him.

Remind me to thank Him when obstacles hit me hard.

Increase my Love towards Him and the people around me.

Assalammualaikum

This post is related to how I have been feeling these few weeks. The journey to be a better Muslimah is indeed.....challenging. But alhamdullillah, with His willingness,  I am accompanied with wonderful companions that remind me of His love as I went through the obstacles. At the end of the day, I realized that my 'heart' is very important. That's where we lay our 'niat' and justify the things that we want to do. Therefore, to complete this post, I have attached a writing from  Mumtaz that beautifully summarized what I am facing. Thank you Allah for this humble reminder.

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