Suffice and Fulfill

Some hikmah excerpt from Syeikh Hamzah Yusuf lecture :

'If you seek in this world what suffice you, the least of this world will suffice you.

And if you seek from this world what will fulfill you and you are not fulfilled by what suffice you,then there is nothing in this world will fulfill you.'

Goal , Methode and Attitude

Get ourself busy and doing this by setting goal frequently. First is the goal, secondly think about the methoden how it need to be done. Thirdly the atttitude to make it done and achieve the goal.The third element include your effort , focus and steadfast.

Habit and behavior pattern of person are determining factors. This internally built hardware in ourself need to be develop and sharpen continuosly. Ability to achieve the goal lies at value that subordinate by the person.

Succes : Demand and Expectation

Succes according to Oxford Dictionary is attainment of objective, wealth, fame and social status. They also defined as achievement of a desired end such as prosperity and peace of mind.

Few weeks ago I was tasked to organize a grand function for some annual occassion. It was tedious jobs and ended up so called succesfull. In between we received mix voices from the audience which commented on our bad coordination, food not well done, poor reception ,slow waiters and so on.

Upon ending for that nightt, the VVIP and Chairman which are as our guest of honor congratulated us for well organized event . Thus all the fuss and back talking faded, we were all elated to the flattering words. The long hard toil getting everything run smoothly pay off.

In realising the true success , we need to understand the expectations and demands very well. Where do we refer for to meeting the demand? In this case, surely the chairman or one who being celebrated. I consider the succes of organizing this event largely due to complying the demand and expectation the guest of honor.

Therefore to relate the succes of human being in this life, inevitablely it must be to fulfill the demand and expection of the Most Superior, GOD, who created us. Do ever human realise these GOD expectations ?

Fall and Rise

Fall and Rise

Life is continous fall and rise. And we stop hoping when no longer have will to rise. Even at the last junction, we may still choose the wrong road but never reluctant to make the u turn .

When you put your entire life and effort to be better person , and you still repeat the same mistakes , never let this grave you forever. Even you have to return back to starting line, with all that you built going to the drain. Just say ' for the God that had gave so much, I will never dissapoint Him, I do anything again and again to be His obedience servant'.

Bring your map and compass along the journey. In case of lost, don't procrastinate to orientate again to the right path. Pray for the save and happy journey so we rejoice once reach the destination. Insyallah.

Strenght and Motivation

I always find ways and best solution to everyday distress and demoralised.We are entrusted with big task and responsibilty each day. Every morning the fatique and fear to face the the day become my daily breakfirst.

My conclusion is probably we unable to foresee our day vividly. Goal and objectives seems to be obscure. The destination which undecided made the route to choose never solved.

So I need to start new and fresh each day. Woke up early and pray to God that I'm very gratefull for still giving me chance to live. I will promise to Him to do utmost for the day without transgress His forbid and do what He asked. I need to remind myself every each about true purpose of life and always begin the end in mind. Yes, this is my true strenght and motivation. Insyallah.

Going Back to You, God.

In tranquillity of moment
in the quite of alone
seek only Your forgiveness.

Just like the rolling waves
throughout day and night
only wish for the calmness within
from the Most Merciful.

This mountain of sins
keep on written in my day
mistakes and wrongs
which now i repented.

I'm not the one for Your paradise
but I beg not to stumble to Your infernal
I surrender myself again
prostrate in my most humble
Going back to You ,Almighty.

Trying to be always faithfull
obiedient in every Your demand
and utmost in abide Your forbids.

This is my Love
the Love to You, God.


syawal 2011.

Al- Fatihah

Saya merujuk berita 'Maut dilanggar bapa undur MPV' Berita Harian 30 Julai 2011. Kisah sayu ini amat menyayat hati dan saya menyedekah Al- Fatihah kepada Nuramni Athirah .Bagi bapa dan keluarga Che Fauzi agar terus bersabar, memohon kekuatan iman dan petunjuk daripada yang Maha Berkuasa. ' Tuhan melembutkan hati kita dengan kurnian cahaya mata, dan Tuhan menyucikan hati dengan mengambil kembali anugerah itu.' Amin.

Bertanya Tentang Tuhan

Assalamualaikum Ust.


Saya Shamyl, pasti Ust tak kenal saya. Saya antara pembaca buku penulisan Ust , 'Bertanya Tentang Tuhan'. Saya amat tertarik pada judulnya lantas tanpa berfikir panjang terus membeli. Pengalaman membaca dan 'mengembara' bersama Ust amatlah berkesan sekali dan saya merasakan ia sebuah buku yang cukup baik dan mudah difahami . Ia menjawap banyak soalan dari dalam diri saya, banyak membuka hati dan minda saya dalam menelusuri hidup kini yang kian lupa berbicara tentang Tuhan.


Hidup yang pancaroba kini , amat sukar untuk merasakan diri sebagai seorang hamba. Apatahlah lagi untuk tekun mematuhi ajaran Nya yang benar ini. Mungkin perjanjian roh dengan Tuhan sautu ketika dulu merupakan episod penting yang telah lama dilupakan dan tidak layak dibincangkan bersama ketinggian intelektual masa kini. Seperti yang Ust ceritakan , perjanjian yang dilupakan, walaupun telah dipesan oleh komander, dan bila terjun ke hutan itu , ramai mereka terpesona dengannya hingga ada yang tersangkut duri dan ada yang berpaling tadah.


Mungkin saya lupa selama ini bahawa Tuhan itu dekat,Sebaliknya saya sendiri yang selama ini menjauhkan diri dari Nya oleh sebab kejahilan .Bila mengetahui dan diterang oleh Ust bahawasanya Tuhan itu dekat, ia adalah berita gembira pada saya dan memberi beri semangat pada orang seperti saya yang masih terkial-kial untuk mengenal dan mencari Tuhan.


Saya bersyukur kerana diberi peluang membaca buku 'Bertanya tentang Tuhan'. Saya berterima kasih kerana Ust kerana bersama saya sepanjang perjalanan itu, Kini saya merasakan panggilan saya semakin disahut dan dijawap oleh Tuhan dan menyedarkan saya perlu banyak bertanya dan mencari lagi.


Mungkin kita boleh berjumpa dan berbicara panjang lagi . Banyak soalan yang terus bermain di fikiran saya
yang masih mahu Bertanya Tentang Tuhan.


Wasalam.
25 Jul 11, Seremban.

Obesity and Habit

I like to share some thots on this heating issue. I been up and down in fighting to reduce my weight . As personnel that work with Defence Ministry , the weight control is alarmingly eminent. It really a determining factor to excel in my career path. This was the carrot and stick or the motivation which I subordinate all this while. I need to maintain my Body Mass Index ( BMI ) not to exceed more than 26.9 . But this grievous weight control struggle always ended up myself in dismay. I failed to continuously maintain the index due to my great habit of food lover.

Today food temptations are unresistable, we being served 24 hour daily , fast feeding food, Mamak stalls with the mini cinema which invite customer to join together and having one Malaysia delicacies all day long. This external factor very contagiously attract new kind of eating habit. Unlimited consume of food at uncertain time contribute greatly to obesity.

But why even I manage reduce my weight below 26.9 BMI , for certain purpose especially when to attend courses or on promotion board, but still I unable to maintain that weight for longer time ? This is something associate to habit . I have developed bad pattern of eating which then become my bad habit. Habit is something we do continuously and it is an auto – pilot kind of act. This means if we have the good habit of eating and life style , this issue won’t arise. This is critical challenge, to create and change the habit of eating and lifestyle. That all it takes.

But habit not built over night. It takes gradual time which involve knowledge , desire and skills to evolve. When this awareness and consciousness is inseparable to someone, it would naturally indicate when you need to buckling down to control your weight and lifestyle. The habit must be nurture at very young ages, so the adolescent aware this important habit at any level of age.

Excess food that not burnt will become saturated fats. This means the food that we consume doesn’t equal to the activity that we do. I always remind myself if I want enjoy more of my favorite temptations, subsequently I need to counter them by any activity which with the food consumed. Some food for thought.

Of Purpose, Reason and Endstate.

Whenever we lost or get puzzled, or ended up in confusing maze, the best thing to do is to go back where we started. In life , we always assumed to 'know' everything, assume we are aware and conscious of every our decisions and actions. If we do , great , you are on the right track.

I'm here not trying to educate anyone, just to rewind or maybe refresh back where we started, looking at the fundalmental or basic things in our life. Every event that occur or things we do always lies the intention , motives and reasons. All this is to contribute to the goal we stated, which is the endstate of what we want to achieve or things we want to see happen. This is commonsense. Probably people will laugh if i'm trying to make a class on this topic. Those are succesfull realised this and they become very effective people.

In our daily life, we set goals , wheter conscious and unconscious. There must be reason behind our doing or act which sometimes we doesnt clear with . In order to be control of ourself,we should have clear understanding about this fundalmental. And to be highly effective person, we need to start with clear understanding of our destination ( endstate), it means to to know where we are going ,better understanding where we are now and so that the steps that we take always in the right direction.

It always crucial to decide destination or intent we want to achieve. This is no nonsense or recreational task. Probably may I suggest a initial question to ask ourself, 'What I want in this life ?' This is a great start ! The greatness of your goal the greater your action will be and greatest person you become.

So decide now.

Doa Kosmopolitan

Silapnya diriku
mencari pengertian di tengah kosmopolitan.
Nikmat yang dijanji bukan yang dimaksudkan.

Sisa selingkuh masih mendamba
menjamu hidangan nikmat
meski cuba giat bersihkan noda
di sepenjuru halaman
yang daun keringnya
masih terus rontok.

Berlima waktu sehari semalam
berusaha juga membersih
ranting kering
kian lama merimbun laman.

Ditingkat bangunan tinggi lampai
kulihat segala kecil kerdil
sebegitu halus lemah Engkau melihatku.
Aku mahu terus bertekad tapi enggan berjanji.
Fana hidup gigit dan himpit segenap lorong sempit
meski daif kusam laluan ini
sentiasa mengharap jalan lurusMu.
Benar benar harap agar temui jalan utama
setelah sesat berlapis-lapis lorong meragukan.

Neon semalam kerdipnya masih
bukan lilin cahaya yang panasnya suci
yang sentiasa aku harapkan.
Tidak lagi ku tebar tikar sejadah kota
tapi mahu lebih berusaha membina bahtera.
Jika ditakdirkan kota kembali banjir
tidak mahu lagi lemas telan asin laut
aku masih cepat berusha
walau senja sudah lama tiba.

Banyak telah dipelajari
tentang dengung sebuah kota
sudah letih lakoni watak pendusta
kononnya semua bahagia
tetapi malam masih saja
mengeluh sengsara.

Jika kali ini aku terpacul lagi
untuk bangkit langkah sekian kali
dengan tampak segak di muka pintu
bagi kembali melangkah,
beri peluang kujadi hamba yang dulu
yang diberi tunjuk jalan lurusnya
yang diberi tangan tolongnya
seperti orang yang dihulur nikmatnya
bukan orang yang dimurkainya dan
di jalan sesatnya.

Suluhi ku jalan terang
meski neon kota selalunya benderang
membawaku ke jalan banyak simpang.
Dan jika ditakdirkan lagi
aku menemui jalan berduri
bantuilah hambaMu ini membuat keputusan
waras berfikir memilih kebenaran
tanpa lagi sebarang alasan.

Lieut.(KIA) Adnan Saidi , MID, QGM, SM

Kent Ridge Park , Keranji War Cemetary , Singapore. Cemetary no. 385 engraved ' Adnan Saidi , Lieutenant.' Actually his body was never found. The Battle of Opium Hill had witnessed everything. One of the local who resided along Bukit Chandu, went to the battleground few days after the bloody battle, ' I saw the the body of malay soldiers along the field scattered and dismembered. At one of the barnyard, they were few bodies pile lying, one of them which the throat severely slithed several times, the uniform soaked with plenty of blood, by judging the badge at his uniform , he was officer that could be Adnan Saidi. Some record also mentioned his body then burn into ashes by the Japaneese.

Earlier, during the battle, after seriouly wounded and shot, Adnan went on fighting with the bare hand and rifle bayonetded attached. Unable to stand and lying prone to ground, he finally surrounded by the Jap, being dragged and hung to a tree, and fiercely boyoneted numerous time until death. All this gruesome and tragic moment witness by Corporal Yaacob in front of his very eyes. Yaacob still alive today.

Adnan already realised,situation getting untenable for his company. But his decision still bold, he yelled to his comrades , ' Let today be the evident of our loyalty to our code, we have to fight to our last breath, think about our family and love ones, think about our country and they really need our protection and sacrifice, remember our code , death before dishonor...'

Today, I doubt the spirit of this gallant warrior and honored soldier still lurked in our innermost strenght and zeal. I still hesitate that today people are willing to give their life to this beloved country . This only can be shown by the intagibles within human , the true understanding the purpose of life and compel obedience to God.

Last words from Lieutenant Adnan, probably will boost some our diluted spirit :

The History had proven that we had conquered the world, we are able to build an empire, able to build large ships, even bigger then Portuguese Flora d Le Mar, that is before we were conquered....Other people realize our capability, that's why they are scared, when we want to take back what is ours. Our Independence can give large impact to the world....Remember that the we were independence and sovereign and we are the one who said "Biar putih tulang jangan putih mata" (better die trying than losing, death before dishonor )

Al-Fatihah to Adnan Saidi (1915-1942)

Purpose Of Life

This is the most inevitable question that will occur and ask as being a human. No matter what background we are, this lines will cross in any junction and journey of our life. The only matter is wheter we relunctant to find and know the real answer or seroiusly delve to search and seek the real purpose of life.

We may have many views, due to different opinion and thots. But I sternly sure it's all about the endstate that we wanted to achieve. As human we always seek for the happiness and peace of mind. But what define the real and truth of being happy? This momnet our mind need to have the rightly guided answer, not just merely feeling and thinking. Religion have the answer with tree vital dimensions : Purpose, Methode and Endstate (PME)

As we discuss earlier the Endstate is treached the truly happiness and success in life and hereafter. So this only can be achieved if what have the rightfully guided answer on the purpose and methode that we need to conduct in this life.

I alway like to refer 3 main purpose why human are created as mentioned in Holy Al- Quran . First is to devote ourself to Only God. Second we are here to be the vicegerent on earth and thirdly the life itself a realm of trial which determine who amongst human are the best in deeds. All this successness is the real happiness and the key to heaven.

Now i like to elobrate on the methode. The first pupose is to devote to only God which means we have to perform and obey His commandment and avoid His Forbiddens and sinerely accept of what He had destined. Secondly as vicegerent on earth , we need to use our wisdom and initial purpose of devotion to lead and administer the world for good and a better place. And lastly all this encompasess for the third purpose that life is trial where the need of patience and steadfastness in performing our responsiblity and duty as mention above.

This is only road to the most true happiness and succesness in life and hereafter. Life just doesnt end after our death and burial. The day of judgement will determine who amongst us is truly success a gain his prize of eternal happiness..the heavens.

8 Habits of the Heart

Don't get wrong with the author of this book, no , not Dr Covey. This catchy title were discovered afthe I dig at local bookshop, and i would like to introduce to you , Mr Clifton L. Taulbert. It is 1997 Penguin Book published, he is the author of previous renowned and acclaimed book ,Once Upon a Time When We were Colored.

He is the gentle scientist of relationship, families and community. His memorable lesson brings meaningfull guide in embracing the value thats builds strong families and community. He layed out eight basic principles he had learn from his elders :

1. Nurturing Attitude - a attitude which characterised by unselfish caring,supportiveness and a willingness o share time.

2. Dependability Responsibilty - Dependability is being there for others through all the times of their lives, a steady influence that makes tomorrow a welcome event

3. Responsibilty - means showing and encouraging a personal commitment to each task.

4. Friendship - is the habit that binds people together when they take pleasure in each other's company, listen, laugh, share good times and bad.

5. Brotherhood - is the habit that reaches beyond comfortable relationship to extend a welcome to those who may be different from yourself.

6. High Expectations - involve believing that other can be succesfull, telling them so and prising their accomplishment.

7. Courage - is standing up and doing the right thing, speaking out for others , and making commitment to excellence in the face of adversity or the absence of support.

8. Hope - is believing in tomorrow , because you have learn to see with your heart.

HABITS

What is habits ? What is the different with attitude or character , ? Experts said we are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit. In my simpler define, I put habit as something you do without need to plan or told, It just act spontaneously. Its an auto pilot mode of act.

Habits will determine most of our behavior . Behavior is a function of our decision. And decision will decide our condition. This is how habits are connected. So how we create habits ? . Simpe, just by this equations :

Habits = Knowledge + Skill + Desire

Creating habits requires work in all 3 demensions. Knowledge gives an idea of what to do and why we do. But it doesnt ends there, we need to have skill so that we know how to do. But thats not all , unless we have desire or motivation move ourself because we want to do.

But Covey also reminded,it sometimes a painfull process. It has to work togeher with high , clear purpose and solid willingness. Just start tiny , and try work it out gradually. Im sure it brings some happiness to your life.

Tingkat Iman

Kadang kita bertanya, mengapa telah lama Islam yang kita anuti, namun kesan kepada diri masih kurang berhasil.Slalu sahaja silap dan salah lampau sewenang diulangi. Mungkin juga penah suatu ketika mengalirkan air mata sesal , namun selang kemudian masih kite lemah kemudi diri.

Islam perlu dihhayati. Ini makna menimba ilmu tidak selesai disitu saja, tapi mencari yakin di dalam hati. Yakin ini sebenarnya bahtera yang bakal ubah diri. Jadi perlu difahami tingkat iman dan tahu dimana diri kita :

1. Iman taklid - ikutan tanpa imu
2. Iman Ilmu - ade ilmu tiada penhayatan dlm hati
3. Iman Ayan. - ade ilmu, ada keinginan namun masih ada pengaruh
4. Iman Haq. - rasa manis pada kebenaran, mudah pada Kepada kebaikan.

Deep Willing

To achieve any goals in our life, I always put the basic of deep willingness. I had experienced this when I really wanted my dreamed car. I focus the effort entirely and the action seems to move in one pace that is to achieve the dream. Any obstacles lay ahead , we are ready to face and clear without any hasitant.

Again I like examine , where the deep willingness derive from ? How it develop within ourself , and breed the seed of steadfastness in every of our action ? In 7 steps of behavior change , the inital part is about knowledge which bring the statement of 'i know' and 'i should'. From that point it produce the desire or 'i want to' .

That little bout willingness which start from the desire or 'i want to' . How about the depth of our willingness ? Maybe now we need to address the question of purpose of our goal. It leads to more deeper meaning....

Prophet Muhammad PBUH

The great Prophet Muhammad PBUH is the mercy that God sent to human. He brings and convey the message of eternal truth. On this memorable day of Maulidur Rasul , i like to recapture his last sermon to his beloved followers :

1. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord,and that He will indeed reckon your deeds.

2. Beware of Satan. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.

3.Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers.

4. Worship God, say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you
can afford to.

5. We are all equal except by piety and good action.

6. I leave behind two things, the Quran and my example, the Sunnah and if you follow these you will never go astray.

7. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood.

Remember of his 4 noble characters . It may be good guide to ourself :

1. Sidiq - Truthfull

2. Amanah - Trustworthy

3. Fathanah - Intelligent

4. Tabligh - Reaching out (the message)

Wasalam.