Loving the Qur’an

I started to love reading Qur’an again. Before I used to find it boring especially reading the translation in Malay. I wish I know Arabic. I know the basic, tho, so I can figure out few words here and there. But it’s still not enough. I don’t have a circle of friends here that want [...]

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A Birthday Gift

In the middle of my overwhelming work, I just need to write down my thought and feeling at this moment. I am listening to Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah) while doing work to find peace and solace for my troubled heart. My work is manageable, but something is aching in my heart. I need to write.. [...]

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Everything is so amazing and nobody is happy… » Suhaib Webb – audio, discussions, translations and musings

Pretty funny.. and quite true. We should be grateful with we have.

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Community Night: Revenge of the Fallen at Suhaib Webb

Alhamdulillah. Yay! I miss his talk in Malaysia but Alhamdulillah it’s online now.

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Tafsir of Surah Luqman – Part I

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Tafsir of Surah Luqman – Part II

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Are you ready for Ramadan?

I asked couple of Muslims here in Malaysia on their preparation for welcoming Ramadan. Most of them went silent for couple of seconds, and then, asked me back”.. what to prepare for Ramadan? It’s just like any other days..”
Wow.. I was shocked! Knock Knock.. wake up, Syams, you are now in a Muslim country where [...]

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My Peaceful Village

I was at my village this weekend. I tried to go back home at least once in two weeks. I need to get away from this hectic, chaotic, and merciless city. Even though I’ve been to many cities around the world, and lived in many places, I still can’t blend in with the city life [...]

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Stupidity: Fooled by a manipulative Kancil!

I’m pretty angry and upset with what happened recently in Kuala Lumpur. Students, Teenagers, and women are involved with the illegal gathering. The police already warned them not to proceed with the gathering, or they will face the consequences. But the anti-ISA group still proceed with their stupid idea! Well, we see that they are [...]

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Are You Jealous??!

Assalamualaikum warahmatullah –
Food for our souls. I received from a friend of mine in the States:
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As we all move further along in our careers beyond college and onto higher levels in our professions, inevitably we will find ourselves in grander settings and with greater opportunities. At the same time, this higher level will make [...]

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