My daughter got engaged

13th Dec 2015 was the date that my eldest daughter got engaged.

Exactly one year ago (Dec 2014), a young man by the name of Khairulnazmi came to my house to ask if he could plan to have
my eldest daughter as his future wife.

On that Sunday (13 Dec 2015), about 40 people came to my house for the engagement. What I plan to be a simple ceremony became quite an event.

My close cousin (Jajak) became my spokesperson with 5 trays of gifts changing hands.

I am grateful to Allah that a young and good person asked for my daughter.

Insyaallah everything will be good.

My work for the whole 2015

My work in 2015 has been excellent.

Allah has made it easy for me in many ways. No doubt that there are downs, but I am able to control them within my means.

The only thing short from my original target is the exercise that I set in the beginning of 2014.

I believe twice a week has not been consistent due to weather and work commitment. But I will step up my will power to exercise as much as I can.

Make doa for me insyaallah.

Man Utd before the match againts Stoke City

Last time my blog on Manchester United, they were top of Barclays Premier League.

They do not play as attacking as what MU fans wanted them to play, but still they produce results that matters.

The past 3 matches were defeat (Wolfsburg, Bournemouth and Norwich City). These last 2 matches are sure win games, but ended up in defeat.

Confidence is low and LVG is being attacked by the British Media.

I am disappointed and hope that the Boxing Day match will be a turning point for MU. But I do not see it happening (honestly). I would like to proof myself wrong.

With Chelsea turning from a very good team into a team near to the relegation zone; while Leceister City swop places with Chelsea at the top of the heap. If Leceister wins the BPL, it will be like Nottingham Forest winning the League back in 1978 managed by the late Brian Clough.

Bring on Stoke City and Mark Hughes.

Islam is similar to Star Wars (lessons learnt)

The whole of December 2015 is filled with Star Wars hype and promotions.

I have not seen the 7th episode of the Star Wars (The Force Awakens), but I will see the film someday insyaalah.

I still remember the 4th episode of the Star Wars saga (the 1st to be released back in 1977- A New Hope). I was still 12 years old back then.

Then came Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983).

The prequel was released in 1999 (The Phantom Menace) then Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith (2005).

Anyway, what I am writing is the lessons learnt from these films. It has a strong relationship with Islam.

1. In every episode of Star Wars the main plot is the struggle between the Force and the Dark Side. Our life is mainly ours struggle between our good and our bad side (nafs). Jedis are individuals who will rise and restore balance to the world. Similarly, we Muslims are like Jedis. With strong belief, wisdom and practice, they remind mankind to do good deeds and practice restraints with patience. This is covered in Surah Al-Asr in the Quran

2. Yoda did quote "Fear is the path to the Dark Side'. Fear leads to hatred, hate leads to anger and anger leads to sufferings. If we observe closely what happened to the world now, Muslims are instilled with fear on the part of the government, authorities and societies.

In Islam, the way to conquer fear is through knowledge. In Star Wars, Anakin went to the Dark Side because he was afraid that his mother and Padme would die, and when both of them die, his anger overtook him and went to the Dark Side.

3. The 6 episodes of the Star Wars was about the journey of Anakin Skywalker from the path of Jedi, then to the Dark Side and eventually
his redemption. A lot of our life mirror this, as we are human and are prone to committing sins.

It was interesting to observe Darth Vader had wiped out almost all Jedis, and is responsible for the death of millions of life in many planets, when confronted by Luke who believed there is still some good left in his father, he flips the script by throwing Emperor Palpatine into the pit instead of his own son before he eventually die.

Here there are 2 lessons, family bonds are still strong if we believe in Allah, no matter the circumstances.

No.2 , No matter how great our sins are, Allah's mercy is much2 greater than our sins and the door to repentance is always open as long as
we are still alive.

It is not just about the movie. It is the lessons learnt from the movies that we see. As a Muslim (Jedi), we must not be arrogant and look down (attack) on others.

Knowledge is acquired to help us and not to put others down. And when we have knowledge, do not be arrogant but stay humble.

May Allah Be with Us...        

Some more excellent quotes

Busy life makes PRAYER hard
But PRAYER makes busy life easy

Thought-> Words -> Actions -> Habit -> Character -> Destiny

Be somebody in the eyes of ALLAH, even if you are nobody in the eyes of the people
You can be happy but NOT grateful, but being GRATEFUL always leads to Happiness

Good people give you Happiness
Bad people give you Experience
Worst people give you Lesson
Best people give you Memories
Before you Speak, Listen
Before you Write, Think
Before you Spend, Earn
Before you Pray, Forgive
Before you Hurt, Feel
Before you Hate, Love
Before you Quit, Try

Anger leads to Hatred.
When you hate-> Become Violence, Malicious Joy, Harmful Talk, Cutting off ties, Envy

MU top of the heap after 7 games

For the first time since May2013, Manchester United sits at the top of BPL table.

That is 2 years and 4 months. What a feeling..... Have not felt this feeling for some time.

Anyway predictions for BPL 2016.
1. Man United
2. Man City
3. Arsenal
4. Chelsea

We will have to see in May 2016, whether this prediction is correct

Enjoy....

Eid Adha 1436 (2015)

I celebrated 1436H Aidil Adha in a very good atmosphere (at least in my view)

I fasted the day before.

Woke up very early on 10th Zulhijjah. Prayed Subh and do takbir, tahlil, tahmid & tasbih.

Prayed Eid prayers at 8.30am. Had rendang at my aunt's place.

Went to "witness" slaughter of cow (korban) starting at 10am and finished araound noon.
Distributed the meat.

The true spirit of sacrifice (korban), is your actions that you do for Allah and mankind above your own interests. Masyaallah..

Each time you do good, remember Allah...Rabbul Aalamiin. He knows and will reward you.

Relatives come and silaturrahim.

Zuhur prayers at local surau. Then again continue takbir.

Went to visit my close friend's house in Shah Alam.

Maghrib/Isya at masjid and continue takbir... such a peaceful atmosphere both internal and external.
Both physical and spiritual.

Ya Rabb... Grant me peace in this world and the next.
Allah huakbarX3 walillah hilhamd