When we're lost...

Sometimes we juz got stuck out there. dunno what 2 do. In confusion. Stare at nothing particular, coz ur juz thinking around. Usually, in these cases.. I would ask my frenz for their opinions. Many frenz, many people 2 ask. alhamdulillah. =)

But I say... Asking frenz... thts not enough folks. u know, u hv a wide opportunity to ask Allah The-All-Knowing. Really. How?? ur asking me how? put ur palms 2gether, juz in front of u n start ur doa. =)

The doa, as I was told.. It is a weapon. N a great 1 2!! for us Muslims.. For instance.... I asked some frenz for opinions on whatevr which was on my mind. N I got some ideas, brilliant ones I say.. coz I hv such wonderful brilliant frenz alhamdulillah. ( according 2 Allah). Allah is our Creator. Allah is All-Knowing. We can go asking around like what I do, but finally... to whom should we go 2? To Allah! Allah knows everythg, whats clear, whats hidden, whats within our hearts.. Alhamdulillah. We r not alone in this world.. Allah is always there 4 us. I mean each n 1 of us. =)

Once there were theses ladies.. asking us... 'does god really care abt us?' Of course Allah cares abt us! I mean, yeah.. Come on. Open not only ur eyes, but even ur hearts. Allah was there for us the moment we we bornt... Up till now. And Allah still cares abt us. We're slaves of Allah.. But Allah The-Most-High is giving us much more than u cn imagine. Seriously. U think I'm kidding. Look around u.. N be grateful. Alhamdulillah.

Like one of my frenz said, maybe Allah is juz testing us... When we hv some kind of problems... Somethg bothering us. When we're in a tense position. When we're lost.. When we got confused or anythg... To whom will we turn 2. Frenz eyh?? Not exactly. Opinions by discussions, theyre gud really. But the truth lies in Allah. yup. no kidding. Come on ever1, keep ur hands up n let us use our weapon.. lets recite the doa! InsyaAllah. WAllahualam.

Salman Al-Farisi

Who is he? He is a noble companion of Prophet Muhammad saw. My naqibah told me his story not too long ago. Now let me insyaAllah tell u his story =)

One day while passing by a church, Salman Al-Farisi was attracted by the voices of men praying. He ventured in and found that Christianity better than his religion (Majusi). When he learned that Christianity originated from Syria,he left home, against his father's wishes, went to Syria n associated with many Christian teachers, who one by one taught him the religion. After a long while Salman Al-Farisi came to know regarding the coming of the last Prophet (Muhammad saw) and the signs that accompanied his advent.

Salman Al-Farisi then travelled to Hijaz, where he was seized, sold into slavery. He was taken to Madina n eventually met Prophet Muhammad saw. When he found in Prophet Muhammad saw the fulfillment of all the signs of which he had been informed, he affirmed the Syahadah. N so that was how he became a Muslim.

Sry for making the story short. Actually his journey from the moment he left his father till he found Prophet Muhammad saw was really long. He sacrificed what he had, left his father, n went on searching for the truth, the true religion till he actually became a Muslim. Alhamdulillah. It shows really, when we are really2 seeking for the truth, Allah shows us the way, gives us hidayah, n we gradually gets near to it. InsyaAllah.

Now, my story. Abt a week ago some of my sisters (in Islam) arrived from moscow. N they conducted an usrah for us. Alhamdulillah, it refreshes us. I feel NEW!! haha.. anyway, they many time asked us to hv a visit to moscow. I thought for a long time. Its not like me to travel around like that. But when I thought abt Salman Al-Farisi. yea, I should be like him. Seek for the truth. Much more to learn. Then I had 2nd thoughts. N finally yea, ask prmission for my boss (my mum), she's ok with it, alhamdulillah. So insyaAllah next year. March maybe. Wanna go to moscow!! wanna meet some friends n most importantly... I wanna get sumthg, sumthg significant. Knowledge maybe, regarding Islam.

N recently, juz today. A fren was telling me abt another fren. She said that he gradually changed alhamdulillah, for the better. N I told him what she said. N he said maybe its bcoz of the talaqi that he followed. Talaqi?? Yea, she mentioned it to me, quite a long time ago. N she said it was great, she learned many things out of it. N now this guy n another guy (his best fren) (they r both my xclassmates anw), they said great things abt this program. Talaqi. What is it like? It is that wonderful to learn through talaqi. N this guy fren, he invited me to join the talaqi when I come back from winter break. hmm... I dont know. I feel like I wanna. But hmm... Like I said, I should be like Salman Al-Farisi. To strive for knowledge.. waiting is not really n option. Gotta find it, n go n grab it while I hv the chance. U know what I mean?? Oh. Come on LYDIAAA!!!

Salam

New post eyh? after such a long rest.. Hmm... This would be a sorrow 1, I suppose.

Juz wanna say,

to my beloved frenz, I'm sorry. Really2 sorry. I'm a slave with many sins. Sins which I myself am shameful to admit. U may see it, u may not.

I've just realized recently, what Islam is all abt, how beautiful Islam is. Alhamdulillah.

All these while, I've been missing the X-factor in my da'wah. the X-factor which is very important n very difficult for me to share. perhaps in the future insyaAllah.

What's most important is I want to apologize for the inconveniences of my da'wah. I will try my best to be a better person, insyaAllah. N hope u will 2. Amiin.

in anyways, a journey is a journey. hope tht this blog continues, so tht I can share the goodness tht Allah has given me to my beloved frenz. InsyaAllah. Salam.

Allah Said.... = )

I asked Allah to take away my habit.
Allah said, No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked Allah to grant me patience.
Allah said, No. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked Allah to give me happiness. Allah said,
No. I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked Allah to spare me pain.
Allah said, No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

I asked Allah to make my spirit grow.
Allah said, No. You must grow on your own! , but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked Allah for all things that I might enjoy in life.
Allah said, No. I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked Allah to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
Allah said.., finally you have the idea.

THIS DAY IS YOURS DON’T THROW IT AWAY ..May Allah Bless You, “To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world” For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves Allah has a positive answer for it.

You say: “It’s impossible”
Allah says: All things are possible.

You say: “I’m too tired”
Allah says: I will give you rest.

You say: “I can’t go on”
Allah says: My grace is sufficient ..

You say: “I can’t figure things out”
Allah says: I will direct your steps.

You say: “I can’t do it”
Allah says: You can do all things.

You say: “I’m not able”
Allah says: I am able..

You say: “It’s not worth it”
Allah says: It will be worth it.

You say: “I can’t forgive myself”
Allah says: I FORGIVE YOU.

You say: “I can’t manage”
Allah says: I will supply all your needs..

You say: “I’m afraid”
Allah says: I have not given you a spirit of fear.

You say: “I’m always worried and frustrated”
Allah says: Cast all your cares on ME.

You say: “I don’t have enough faith”
Allah says: I’ve given everyone a measure of faith ..

You say: “I’m not smart enough”
Allah says: I give you wisdom.

You say: “I feel all alone”
Allah says: I will never leave you or forsake you.

You say: “Nobody really loves me”
Allah says: I love you.

May Allah Be Pleased With all Muslims Ameen.
“It is in remembrance of Allah that the heart finds peace."
(credits to my gud fren aqliah, who shared this note to me on fb. Jazakillah) = )

Special.

"Promise me you'll always remember what a special person you are."
-written on the farewell card, given to me from my dearest fren = )
Ok! Today's topic is 'Special'.
There's 1 song, I really liked it when I was juz a little girl. (From Barney! heehee..)
It goes like this:
You are special, you're the only one.
You're the only one like you!
The world is special,
Just because you're here
You should know that we love you!
O you are special! Special!
Everyone is special.
Everyone in his or her own way...
O you are special! Special!
Everyone is special.
Everyone in his or her own way....
Everyone??
Everyone in his or her own way!!! = )

Life is full of varieties. Animals, plants, nature... even us! Some of us are dark, fair, tall, short, thin, fat, big, small... Well, u get what I mean. Wonderful I say, the creations of Allah. But my examples above were from the physical aspects, right?
That's not what I wanna talk abt... really. Hmm.. I'm talking about personality!

You know, yesterday.. a fren showed me a video. (http://www.iluvislam.com/v1/readarticle.php?article_id=2747) That video shows many hadiths from our beloved Rasulullah s.a.w. Many many hadiths. But 1 made me sigh.. Astaghfirullahal'aziim. Sighing is not good by the way. It's a sign of disgratitude.. (tak brsyukur). A reminder for myself. Well, let us see the hadith! (Sry, it's in BM. Translations only upon requests, thanks!)

Dari 'Aisyah r.a. isteri Nabi S.A.W. sabdanya:
"Sesungguhnya ramah tamah dalam segala urusan menjadikan urusan itu cantik (berjaya). Tanpa ramah tamah nescaya setiap urusan menjadi buruk."

O_o 'Ramah tamah'. Err... what is it in English again?? Err.. friendliness perhaps.. cheerfulness.. in the way of speaking... haha.. is it acceptable? Well, let's take it as friendliness. N let me refer to myself... Lydia binti Azmi. Not a friendly person.. hmm... except towords SOME people. Not good, not good... hmm.. Prefers to keep quiet, unless excited by something.. Or when talking abt anything which touches my interests, such as 'family'. hmm... hmm.. hmm...

I dont know, it seems like it's not me... to be friendly and everything. But this reminds me of two frenz. Both very friendly + cheerful. But they differ in many ways. N both r lovely... heehee.. But I'm not like tht... hmm.. I dont know how to be like tht. hmm.. I'll try. Maybe smiling will do the trick!! heehee.. I cant be friendly, but a friendly smile is not that difficult, is it?? K, enough abt me!!

Abt personality right? hmm..
Let's go back in time... Rasulullah s.a.w. has a fren. His name is Saidina Omar. If I'm not mistaken, he's a strong, brave person. Ready to protect anyone going against him for being a Muslim. He even announced himself as a Muslim. Wow!! Not everyone can do that eyh. He sure is special! Don't you think so? Of course there are many examples.. cause there are many special people! There sure is!!! = )

Conclusion.. difference is a good thing. One that we should celebrate. Islam needs each n every one of us. But try our best to be the best.. In our own way. AS LONG AS we never give up on approaching Allah, follow Allah's order, show Allah how we love Allah more than anything. N set Rasulullah s.a.w. as our main role model. Rasulullah s.a.w. is the BEST ROLE MODEL anyway... Follow Rasulullah s.a.w.! It's the way to show how we love Rasulullah s.a.w. Wallahu'alam.

My dear friends.. You may not notice your speciality. It may still be hidden in you. Find it! And use it well. Use it in the path of Allah. Never forget that it is a gift from Allah. Alhamdulillah. Show your gratitude, show how grateful you are. And my dear friends. Promise me you'll always remember what a special person you are. Salam. = )

(This post is kinda long n messy. It's like I'm not trying to make a point. I'm trying to make dozens of points!!! hahaha... Sorry yall!! Till next time.)

3 prkara 2 kna ada

Bismillahirrahmanirrahiim.

Salam. It has been a while... a long while, since I've posted my last post. Well, now, I hv sumth important tht I would like 2 share.. My fren shared it with me, A very2 gud friend. Thankss... May Allah bless him with goodness, here n hereafter. amiin. = ) Well, it means a lot 2 me, so, I should NOT put it to its end eyh? heehee.. Hmm.. This post will be in Bahasa Melayu....... ok? heehee..

Allah menciptakn smuanye dgn 3 prkara:
1) nama
2) tmpat ia diletakkn
3) fungsi

3 prkara ni, 2 kna ada.. 2) tmpat ia diletakkn n 3) fungsi.
klau salah 1 drp ni tkde, mka tk brgunalah sesuatu itu.
Contohnye.. kasut
1) nama: kasut
2) tmpat ia diletakkn: di kaki
3) fungsi: mlindungi kaki kta

klau kasut tk diletakkn di kaki kta, tk brguna lah kasut tu.
klau kasut tu tk mlindungi kaki kta, pn tk brguna lah kasut tu.
fhm?

jd, klau manusia plak?
contohnye..
1) nama: Lydia binti Azmi
2) tmpat dia diletakkn: di muka Bumi
3) fungsi: sbg pendakwah

klau Lydia binti Azmi tk mnjlnkn fungsi nye sbg pndakwah.. maka tk brgunalah dirinya..

short n simple, his explaination.. But very meaningful to me. It brought me back 2 reality, put my feet back to the ground. It was what I've been waiting for, the answer 2 my questions. Alhamdulillah. U may not understand, but I juz want 2 show my gratitude towards Allah, 4 helping me out. Alhamdulillah.

conclusion: Life is a choice. Live it as u wish.. n face the consequences. Bear in mind tht guidelines are provided.. It depends on u! To obey it, greatness follows; to disobey it...... well, u know what's going 2 happen. rite?? Need I 2 remind u the GREATNESS of ALLAH??? Suit urself. Its all up 2 u... Salam.