- very long time no post -

It has been a long long long time since i last blogged...
Too long i guess...
I think some readers would have thought that this blog is closed..
hahahax..

Anywayx..to all readers...
U shld by now know that i am in NS...
Currently in the 32nd ERSC...
Training to be a section commander..
A fireman...
Yea...to become a fireman...
hahaha...who wld have thought..

Training is tough...
Very high level of endurance required..
Especially the heat...Climbing stairs..
But its fun..seriously i cld just imagine if there was a real fire..
Every second counts...And every second is about life & death...

Friends in NS are great...
Good to know that many of them protect their daily prayers...
Prayer times are easy to achieve almost all the time..

Cant think of much to type right now..
HmMm...to all the staff who have left Masjid Enaeem...
Ramdan..Ustz Azhari..Cik Ismail (Youth LPM)...
I pray that they have a fruitful experience wherever they are..
May Allah bless them and in this life and hereafter.. Ameen..

- busy -

I have been rather busy at work lately...
Going for full shifts most of the time...
Earn some extra money before Ns...

Work seems to be less tiring though..
With the new delco concept..
The delivery and carry out concept...
So no more plates to wash from now...
Jus pans and more pans...

Got a swollen leg today...
Since yesterday...
Its twice the normal size now...
Think i got bitten by an insect or something..
Isnt e first time now...

Two days ago i met a fren...
Ustaz Zahri...been long time since i met him..
Gave me some useful comments to prepare myself b4 Ns..
One of it was..to have a fren to spar with...
Hahaha...as in spar religiously...
Some one who can constantly remind of deen...
Its reali important...and thats what i think i reali need to find now...
Especially at work..and in camp next time...

For the time being...frens who are my reminders..
Would be those frens who are reading this blog now...
You ppl are my reminders in life...
Just that..we either hardly meet or contact...
But Insha Allah...we will find our own personal spar partners in life..
To keep us reminded and strong in our faith..
Ameen...=)

- Internet is back -

My internet is back again....
Spent a whole morning doing the settings & configs by myself..
Cos no one else in this house wld wanno do all these errands..

I have been starting to work out lately...
Feeling e cramps all over now...
Doing push ups..crunches..."chicken backside" exercise..
hahaha..dats wat Amin calls it in camp...

Anyway i reali need to find some stuff to keep myself busy b4 NS..
Cos idleness is dangerous....
And work is boring at times...
Laziness is overcoming the body....
So trying out different stuff to keep busy..
Do some stuff beneficial......
So i went surfing for good stuff...
And thats where i came across this fatwa.......
Hope its useful...Especially to those who are reali free....
Before the devil in you makes u busy...hehehe

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/36546

- Long Time since i Blogged -

Mother asked if i had a blog....
I said ya...
She said someone likes to read it...

I smiled...
It reali makes me glad that i have frens who enjoy reading it...

Mums statement came as a reminder to me..
I havent blogged for long...
N i have been missing from e masjid pretty long now..
Friends...Imaan....
All have been missed...
Been busy at work lately...
Haven found much time for myself..
Prioritizing other frens at work......

I hope this blog would act as a reminder for myself...
And for readers...my dear friends..
Its time to pull back together after a long "break"...
Before its tooo late....

- Finally e letter has arrived -

The long awaited letter is finally here...
I am 54 days away from enlistment now..
9th Dec 08 is e day...

The news came with much surprise...
When i heard i was posted to Civil Defence..
Haha..what i least expected actuali..

But when i recall back...
Allah had answered my prayer...
A prayer to be a civil defence medic...
At least u get to do some good during ur ns life..
Or even save a life..
Or remind a fellow muslim of e shahadah in e ambulance
During his final moments..
Allah knows best...

- Interesting stuff -

I read this from a website..this is jus a small part of it..
Last point in e article...

10. The women of this world were made beautiful to those who can see in order to test which of them prefers them over the women of the Hereafter. So whoever knows the extent of differences, he will choose what deserves to be chosen.

This is such a great reminder to all Men..
Women are a test for us...
So choose wisely...

- Hari Raya -

Eid Mubarak to one n all..
This greeting is kindda late though..
But anywayx...
Hope everyone had enjoyed their first day of raya..

To all those reading this..
Would like to seek forgiveness from each n everyone of you..
For my mistakes..My weakness..
For e misunderstandings..

May Allah accpet our deeds for the month of Ramadan..
Amin...

- Iktikaf -

- Iktikaf -

Have went to 4 masjids so far..
Masjid Enaeem
Masjid Istiqamah
Darul Gufran
Masjid Kampung Siglap

Masjid Enaeem
My favourite place..
Since the beginning till now..
Imam is a Hafiz..was trained in Makkah
Al Fadil Sheikh Fahmi Hamdan Ali
Recitation is the best in my opinion..
Imam does 10 rakaat plus witr..
Each rakaat arnd one page long...
No selawat at the end of witr..
Good news for the salaf...
The Qunut is the best...
Makkawi style..haha
Sahur....not too bad..always have soupy stuff though..
Not to my preference actuali..
Overall placing Number 1. =)

Masjid Istiqamah
I stayed in this masjid for onli 2 rakaat...
Cos they have the different types of solat..
Which i dun pratice..
Egs, solat taubat...
Imam is a Hafiz.. i think..
Sounds abit like Ali Jabir from Makkah..
But Masjid Enaeem has a better replica..
I didnt stay for sahur there...
But should have plenty to eat..
Cos arnd 20plus ppl turned up..
So should have much leftovers..
Placing No.4


Darul Gufran
Masjid with the largest crowd among the rest of the masjids..
Imam is a young guy..
With a young voice..Soothing..
Imam is also a Hafiz..( So many Hafiz in Singapore nowadays)
Selawat in between sets of prayers..
Qunut is fairly long..not as long as Enaeem..
They do taubat prayers as well...
Total of 6 rakaat tahjud..2rakaat taubat..plus witr
Sahur is e best among all..
Food is warm when served...
Malay traditional food...I like =)
Overall rating No.2

Masjid Kampung Siglap
I am gettting tired typing now..
But here goes...
Outskirts of town area, Quiet and serene...
Imam is obviously a Hafiz..has to be..cos Darul Quran is there..
Imam sounds like Hudzaify..and abit like Shuraim in his "song"..
But some parts i think he sound abit like me =P
The funny thing about this masjid is..NO WITR??!!!
So no Qunut..which doesnt create the " Cry Factor"
Sahur is also veri nice..
We sit in an aircondition room...
Problem is water point too little..and water insufficient...
Facilities such as toilets are also yet to be done in the masjid..
Overall ranking No.3..

Tats all for now...so next yr..u ppl can decided where to Qiyam Insha Allah..
If we do see Ramadan again..Insha Allah..
Hope it has been informational for u ppl =)

- interesting article -

Came across an interesting article....

Its bout marriage..
Its bout women who are not allowed to marry men whom they want..
But thats provided if the guys are good..
In their religion etc..
In such cases women can appeal to courts to get married..
And it would be sinful upon their guardians not to let them marry..

Here is the link....
http://www.islamtoday.com/showme2.cfm?cat_id=31&sub_cat_id=1866

- Change of Songs -

Time to change the song...

Ramadan is going off....
Hoping to catch Lailatul Qadr during tis last 10nights..
Insha Allah...
The night better than a thousand months..
Subhana Allah...

~ lAst 10 days ~

- LAst 10 days -

The last 10days of Ramadan is here...
Time pass so fast...
Have we done enough this Ramadan??
Have we felt the fulfillment of this Ramadan??
Or we could have done better in bringing ourself closer to our Lord??

This is the last chance for us..
Oh brothers and sisters...
Let us not waste this great opportunity..
The last 10nights of Ramadan..
Spend them in tears during the nights...
Finish as much of the Quran....
And seek forgiveness by day n by night...
For we will never know if this moment will ever come again..

May Allah grant His mercy upon us..
And let us be among those who are the successful in this world n hereafter..
Amin..Ya Rab Al-A'lamin...

~ Feeling Glad ~

- The Cold Silence -

The cold silence..has been broken...
Bitterness welcomes sweeteness..
While Warmth Overcomes the cold..

A rapid gush seeming from a warm river flow..
Breaks the ice flowing through the veins...

From the centre..
It passes throughout...
With every limb responding to its flow..

And from above...
Where the river flows deep..
It further confirms....
That I am feeling Glad today...

None can sAy wat you & me..

Acquired in Days..the moMents sHareD

Happy days All so Glad,But onli4 A fact..

Intimacy is Wrong, not 4 us, we sHldnt..
Keeping e stRong ties betWeen uS..
And tHe ImpOrtance Of hard tryIng..
Still There Is No Give Ups till todAy..

Done bY: Zaki Ng
ps: original babe...hahaha

~ Words of Wisdom ~

Words of Wisdom from the Salaf :
ثلاث يثبتن لك الود في صدر أخيك أن تبدأه بالسلام و توسع له في المجلس و تدعوه بأحب الأسماء إليه

Three things will firmly place love in your brother’s chest (for you):
that you be the first to give (him) Salaams,
that you make a space for him in a seated gathering,
And that you call on him with the best of names.

‘Umar bin al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him)

~ what a thought ~

I was talking to Ramdan after solat fajr in e masjid this morning..

I didnt know why i had e feeling..
Of talking bout e kind of gal i reali wanted..
Ramdan Said : According the Hadith there are 4 criterias..
1. Wealth
2. Status
3. Beauty
4. Deen

I pondered...
The reality is..when it comes to wealth and status..
Its hard to judge in todays context...
Beauty..I dun think i have high expectations..
But it is definitely necessary to consider..
Deen...thats most important from my perception..

5 pillars of Islam is a must..
However, i think i need to find someone who also has e passion like i do..
To seek knowledge...continously purify oneself is soo important..
Its so much easier said than done..I do struggle too..
Wanna find someone who is willing to study with me..
And we would remind each other of being on this straight path..
Sometimes being on this path alone can cause fall backs..
But neva fail to return to the path..
If only....
If only.......

- Iktikaf masjid -

Morning of 7th Sept...
Overnight at masjid Enaeem with Amin...

It has been a veri2 long time since i spent the whole night in e masjid..
Especially long time with my buddy Amin...
We had 2hrs of slp...
Supposedly wake up at 04:00 ..but extend 15mins..04:15
Prayed abit...
Went for sahur at 05:00...
Had alot of prata...
Long time since i ate so many pratas....
Returned to masjid...n went off after solat fajr...

hMm...when will i be enlisted nie.......
I am starting to get bored outside alreadi...
In e mood to chiong....
hahax =P

- time flies -

Time flies...

And it is the 5th day of fasting..
A person once asked me what is furthest thing away from us???
Then he asked..
What is the Biggest thing in this world??

The furthest thing away from us is time...
Time will go n neva return...
Just like how i wished i cld change e past.."haha"

The biggest thing in the world is..our nafs..
Nafs..biggest and hardest to control..

Happy fasting to all =)

- song not for me -

-= Notice =-

I have changed the song...
Those who understand...
Please dont get the wrong idea...
Haha..I just like e song...
Sounds Romantic =)

- End of Notice -

~ 1st day Ramadan ~

All praise to Allah who has made easy today's fasting for me..

Allahumma Lakal Hamd Wa Laka Shukr...

I did what i had planned to do today..
And I thank Allah for making e day easy for me..

However, I simply don't und some ppl who have chosen to avoid me..
And told me that i was the one avoiding him...
Allahumusta'anh
For all i knew i do have my own life too..
But he...
Chose to forgo this friendship jus becos of...
I also dunno wat..
May Allah forgive me if I was in the wrong..
And may Allah guide me to what should be done..

I pray that things can change..
For I too have been thinking alot about our friendship..
I hope he doesnt give up on this friendship jus becos of some minor issues...
I dun wish to make enemies nor forgo any friendships..
Especially not those which i have placed much effort and patience in...

To all special ppl reading this blog..
Forgive me should I sin against any of you...
Or should i have made any of you disappointed or unhappy..
With utmost sincerity i didnt mean to hurt any of you...

I pray that Allah will bless each and everyone of you in this blessed month of Ramadan..
That Allah will help us in acheiving as much good deeds in this month..
Forgive us of all our previous sins..
Increase our Imaan...Steadfast is this deen..
And grant His mercy upon us..
Ameen....

- How to spend Ramadan -

I got this useful link of Islam QA.....
Its bout how we should plan our schedule for Ramadan..
Hope it would benefit those who read this =)

http://www.islam-qa.com/en/ref/26869

~ Ramadan ~

Ramadan

Ramadan is here..
Arrived so quickly..
And a year has passed..
I am getting older this month..

Praise be to Allaah.
A hadeeth which was narrated by ‘Uthmaan ibn ‘Affaan (may Allaah be pleased with him), and says that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The best of you is the one who learns the Qur’aan and teaches it.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari (5027).

There is a great deal of encouragement to learn to read Qur’aan, both in the Qur’aan and Sunnah. There is also encouragement to learn how to read. The Holy Qur’aan is the only book that the Muslims read at the beginning of Islam, so learning to read and write started with learning the Holy Qur’aan. Indeed the command to learn to read came with the first word of the Revelation that came to the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), when Allaah said (interpretation of the meaning):

“Read! In the Name of your Lord Who has created (all that exists).
2. He has created man from a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood).
3. Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous.
4. Who has taught (the writing) by the pen.
5. He has taught man that which he knew not”
[al-‘Alaq 96:1-5].

Knowledge spread and ignorance decreased as the result of learning to read and write the Qur’aan and understand its meanings. By ISLAM QA