“Penat, tapi puas.” What tires one out but satisfies much? There’s many of such, perhaps. But all praises to Allah, when one feels exhausted after all the mental stretching and brain-racking.. you’re comforted once again, like a wave of peace suddenly surging inside - upon remembering that right here, is where He has chosen what would be the next beginning for you, opened a new door for you to go through, and He’s there close as you’re set to run along the path.
And running well I would have to be, for surely a phase of 4 years ought to be fully utilized yea? Although so far it seems unlikely that it’ll be easy, no doubt. But insyaAllah hope I could manage to pull through with His help. =) Today actually marks the end of my 4 weeks since school started at NUS. Quite a big transition from the small class setting at RP to having to dash for lectures and tutorials around campus here, but it’s still awesomeness hehe :D Enjoy getting to learn many different things again in a new setting. Whee alhamdulillah!
Aside from that there’s already some venues I seem to favor and good ones I would want to see around – like the other time during the 1st day of Ramadhan after my Statistics lecture which ended at 10 (with no class afterwards yay!) I gladly walked from our Science faculty to Central Library which was five/four bus stops away – and still feel delighted at the end *suka suka!* With sunshine and happy thoughts it really made a personal feel-good treat even though one’s alone at that time. Hehe I guess my making-myself-happy moment can also come from even looking at the gorgeous blue sky above, green soothing sports field and cheerful little flowers popping right at the sidewalk. Ooh dearies thank you for reminding me of our Creator in your adorable little ways ^_^
And when it comes to finding a good spot for a little revision, there’s now my favorite corner near the musollah complete in having a comfy long wooden bench and worktable, tucked away at the highest level of the building with a pleasant sight from the top and gentle breeze blowing every now and then. SubhanAllah nikmatnye~ haha. Jazakumullahu khairan NUSMS and friends for setting these places at the various faculties… May Allah reward you much with everything nice ye! :D
And when the brain muscles are craving for a good break, heart’s hungry for a good dose of soul-filling moments, it’s definitely a much welcoming relief when there’s news of a “Quran-jamming” session last 25th August by NUS Tasmi-un and IslamicEvents.sg. So just after finishing our lab practical, Naadhirah, Hajar and I quickly rushed down to the Forum and took our place among the sisters’ circle.
A commendable initiative, I would say. For as described in the e-mail, here’s where you could find “The different recitors from NUS reciting different verses in a freestyle 'open-mic' session, in an informal outdoor setting, concert-style yet in a mini and unobtrusive, manner. The objective of the session was to normalise and acculturalise within respectable limits, the reading of the Quran in daily life for Muslims, anytime anywhere.” =)
What’s nicer was that sometimes the recitors would then explain what the surah means and what it means to them; bringing a personal touch and a deeper feel most certainly. Oooh halaqahs and sharing sessions are always wonderful in giving that extra boost of zest and drive to re-energize spiritually. Hmmm but must remember to bring my English tafsir Quran next time so would be easier to absorb and reflect upon the meanings better, while taking this chance to note down some of the lovely verses discovered along the way and which I personally like while they’re being read. Alhamdulillah, a beautiful evening it sure was.. =)
seeking His Face (redha/pleasure)…” – Surah al-Kahfi: verse 28
Ya Allahu Ya Raheem, hambaMu mengharap moga diberkati pengajian kami di sini, permudahkanlah jalan ini agar dapat kami belajar dan tunaikan amanah ini dengan sebaiknya, dan temukanlah kami dengan teman-teman yang saling menyayangi, memahami dan ingin berjuang bersama agar semakin dekat denganMu.. Ameen, ameen ya Rabbal 'alameen..
