Sad? You ought to be. Ramadhan is leaving.

The King of all the months is now departing us. How sad is this moment in a believer’s life when something so precious is departing. All good things must come to an end, and so must Ramadhan. Ramadhan is the most Superior month of all other months. Be sad that now the time has come that this Superiority must depart us. Ramadhan is like an elevator, whoever that can get on that elevator and make use of it will be elevated closer and closer to Allah. Be sad that now that very same elevator is departing from us. Ramadan is like a shaded tree of mercy in the hot sunny world of sins and suffering. Be sad that this tree now is soon departing from us. Sadly this month of blessings and mercy is departing which every little act of goodness and worship are all multiplied by 70. Be sad that such month of tremendous importance is departing from us. Its mornings were blessed, and its nights were merciful and methods of forgiveness. Be sad that such blessings are now departed from us.

Now the syaitan is free, so watch out! Whatever good we did in Ramadhan, syaitan is here to get even with us. We prayed solat promptly and kusyuk-ly all 5 times a day, and nothing disgraces syaitan laknatullah like a muslim performing his solat. Now he is here to take revenge. He is mad and disgraced. He tempted, deceived, and misled us for 11 months. And then Ramadhan came, and the effects of 11 months of his delusions were wiped away like a napkin wipes away droplets. Now he is back, continuing his mission to to mislead and tempting us, more than ever before. So ask Allah to save us from his whispers. A'uzu billahi minassyaitanirrajim.

Dear friends,
This is not the end. The departure of Ramadhan is not the end. On one hand, Ramadhan trained the believers to fight temptations, urges, hunger, thirst, and other such realities of life. On the other hand, Ramadhan provided us with chances and incentives to spend our time despite our busy schedules in remembering Allah, seeking forgiveness from Him, and performing ibadat for Him. Ramadhan provided us with all the tools we need to realize that a true believer does not only resist syaitan, but also find time to bow down before Allah and submit to His Will, both literally and metaphorically. So grab your DIY tools, and do something to fix and improve your life.

The month of Ramadhan was like a training arena for all muslims. We learnt what we did not know, we taught what we knew, and we practiced what we taught. Reflect upon the last precious 30 days, and remind yourself of the improvements you have achieved. Regardless of how small the improvements seem, be happy that you are now a better and improved muslim than what you were 30 days ago. Spread Islam, educate people. Please Allah and get Jannah. Its not easy, but it’s not hard either.

Someone has to take the initiative. Never be disheartened. Never give up. Never feel depressed or discouraged. When you are down to nothing, Allah is up to something. Never accuse that Allah has made life miserable for you. Allah never tests a believer through means harder than what the believer can not handle. Allah says that with every difficulty comes an ease. Just be patient and have faith in Him. Each improvement raises your spiritual levels towards Allah. Each step taken towards Allah brings you closer to Him. No improvement is small. I cannot even begin to stress how important it is to do every little thing you can do. What is a seed today WILL grow into a tree tomorrow. Never think that, 'I am just an individual, what can I do alone?' Never lose faith and trust in Allah. You must do your job and obligations, then leave the rest to Allah. Allah will work with you, but not for you. Never underestimate your potentials. Never think that one person can’t make a difference: Our Beloved Prophet did!!

I think this would probably my last post during this transition period before Syawal takes over. I, representing The Ones family; Wan Fahimi, Yusniza Hani, Wan Danish Haiqal and Wan Iman Syuhada wish all of you Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Maaf Zahir Batin. Moga Allah lipat gandakan serta limpahkan rezeki dengan semulia2 barakah buat kita semua dengan kedatangan Ramadhan tahun ini dan semoga amalan kita pada Ramadhan tahun ini lebih baik dari Ramadhan2 sebelumnya. Allahumma bariklana bisshahri Ramadhan. Allahumma Amin.
Wallahu a'lam.

The kids hosting Ramadhan

Alhamdulillah, Ramadhan has been rewarding for the kids as well. Danish was as motivated as ever to fast for the whole day for the first time (Before this posa yang yuk je. Yeah, tengahari bukak periuk! ) after being inspired by UPIN & IPIN. But he was a bit offended by his little sister, Iman who wake up for Sahur but was still eating when azan Subuh was called! Cobaan!!!... Siap mintak ayah dia ajarkan camne nk tengok jam lagi. The most torturing and challenging time for him is between 4 to 5 o'clock. Masa tu memang parah. Seminit skali tanya jam pukul brapa. To date (considering we have another 3 more Ramadhan days to go...), Danish had managed to puasa penuh for 7 successful days! Yang lain2 tu buka puasa pukul 12, 2pm and ada yang x posa langsung. Alasan : Kan Danish tak bangun sahur!... Well done my son. A little caliph in the making, insya allah.

As for 3-years old Iman Syuhada, despite was found always eating and munching in the mornings and afternoons around the house, she always claims that she is fasting! "Iman puasa cam abang!". And his brother Danish would make that dissatisfied look on his face, while seeing his little sister eat all those foods and cookies. Well, at least Iman ada gak cita2 nak puasa cam abang dia. That's something for a start. She too, seems to got some interest in fasting after seeing UPIN & IPIN with the two characters babbling about kalau puasa dapat masuk syurga and all. And then, bila dah dekat masuk waktu berbuka and when the muazin call for the azan on the TV set to ASTRO OASIS, she would be the one yang kecoh! Shhhhhh, diam. orang azan! Big brother pulak paling laju tadah tangan n baca doa nak bukak posa! Ishh ishhh, anak2. May god bless you children and turn you two into solehin and solehat, Amin.