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Words...

I had just finished reading 3 books. When I bought the books on new year day, I was hoping that I would find something different. The first book was written by an Italian psychotherapist, the second by two Canadians(one of them was an accountant) and the third by a Japanese scientist.

The Japanese scientist explained about his research on water crystals (I've heard about it quite sometime ago, only now had the chance to read the book).
What strikes me most was the fact about vibration.
Existence is vibration.

We know from quantum physic that matter is actually a kind of wave or vibration, including us, human. When we look deeper and deeper inside us, we will see atoms. And atoms are basically a nucleus with circling electrons.
The only 'solid' thing about us is the nucleus, the rest are just empty space. In fact, scientists say, if we are able to compress all the atoms in us, getting rid of all the space, we would actually become invisible!

Coming back to vibration, the experiment about water shows that the vibration of kind words would affect the formation of water crystals into a beautiful shape, and the opposite will happen with nasty offensive words.

From the Italian writer who wrote about the power of kindness, he presented many research findings that shows, we, human are meant to be kind. We are designed to be kind. Kindness is our nature.

The Canadian writers wrote about the benefit of giving. Giving is one of the greatest act of kindness. Giving will benefit most to the giver, not the receiver. True happiness can only be achieved through giving, whether we are giving our wealth, time, or love to others.

While the Italian and Canadian writers spoke about kindness and giving, in psychological perspective, the Japanese scientist shows that kindness can be measured empirically, and can even be shown in photographs. In the form of water crystals and measured vibrations.
Why water? Water is the source of life.
We, human are water based, 70% of our body is water.

Subhanallah...

I am a Malaysian reader, reading from books written by people from 3 different parts of the world, expecting to look for something different. Why was I not surprised to find that all of them are talking about the same thing?
Because, I know for a fact that all of us, everything around us, are created by ONE Creator.

Words are vibration and they can affect us. Remember how painful it was when we accidentally cut our finger? It takes a few days to heal. But it's not as painful as when somebody said a nasty cruel word to our face. That could take years to heal or could be incurable.

The negative vibration affected us negatively.
Some people can sense it distinctly and are able to find the cure to eliminate the effect because they are strong.
Some people can sense it and suffer the pain but not capable of finding the cure without the help of others.
And some people do not even realized what is happening within his body and soul, they go on with their life while the vibration is slowly destroying them.
Which one are you?

If words can have devastating effects, what about sinful acts and wrongdoings?

However, our Creator does not leave us alone groping in the dark. He send us guidance through our hearts.
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, " Sin makes the heart restless".

We can feel it. But..

How many times have we ignored the signals from our hearts?
How many times have we proceed with the actions while the alarm is deafening the ears?

Until one day, the hearts suffer and die a spiritual death.

And whether we realize it or not, sins are hurting and wounding us and the people around us. We radiates the negative vibrations.
Only a sincere repentance can purify the ailing hearts towards recovery.

"What, have they not journeyed in the land so that they have hearts to understand with, or ears to hear with? It is not the eyes that are blind, but blind are the hearts within the breasts."
( Al- Hajj: 46)

Again

Are you sick again?

Yes.

What happen to you?

The same thing like before.


I thought you've taken the necessary steps to avoid it.

Yes, I did. But it's part of my job that I have to deal with.

Can't you at least take a break from this?

I wish I could. But this is my responsibility and I am accountable for it.

What can I do to help you then?

Pray for me.
Pray that Allah will give me the strength that I need, pray that Allah will always guide me in this painful road.
Pray that my heart will always remain humble.

Pray that Allah will forgive me and be pleased with me. That's all I need. Thank you.

You'll Find the Way, InsyaAllah

Everytime you feel like you cannot go on
You feel so lost
And that you're so alone
All you see is night
And darkness all around
You feel so helpless
You can't see which way to go

Don't despair and never lose hope
Cause Allah is always by your side
InsyaAllah
You'll find your way

Everytime you can make one more mistake
You feel you can't repent
And that it's way too late
You're so confused, wrong decisions you have made
Haunt your mind and your heart is full of shame

Don't despair and never lose hope
Cause Allah is always by your side
InsyaAllah
You'll find your way

Turn to Allah
He's never far away
Put your trust in Him
Raise your hands and pray
Ooo..Ya Allah
Guide my steps don't let me go astray
You're the only One that showed me the way
Showed me the way

InsyaAllah
InsyaAllah we'll find the way

Nasyid by Maher Zain
Title: InsyaAllah

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Let's be Kinder

This is the time of the year when people make new resolutions, setting up new targets and goals. It's a good way of motivating ourselves and it help us to focus on new achievement.

Observing and contemplating on the current affairs of the world, it is indeed depressing to see many injustice, corruption, evilness, and hideous crimes committed by human.
We read and see news about murder, rape, poverty, hunger, illness, immorality and the list goes on.
But, it is interesting to see that when it comes to new year, people do take the effort to make new resolutions. Some even go to the extend of celebrating the new year.
It shows that despite everything, we are still hoping, yearning for good times and wonderful lives ahead.

How do we as individual contribute to a better world?
Let's focus on kindness.

I recently read in a book about the English writer Aldous Huxley. He was a pioneer in the study of philosophies and techniques aimed at developing human potentials. He said,
"People often ask me what is the most effective technique for transforming their life. It is a little embarrassing that after years and years of research and experimentation, I have to say that the best answer is - just be a little kinder."
Not exactly an earth shattering revelation, I must say.

It doesn't take much effort to be kind.

When you see a friend with a sad face, a sincere smile would surely make a difference. In fact, smile is the most comfortable and pleasant facial expression compare to frowning or other movements of the face muscle. For Muslim, we know that a smile is not just an act of kindness, it is considered as a form of charity.

Giving or receiving kindness are both gratifying.
Remember how good we feel after being able to help our friend with her homework?
And I remember how good it felt when someone showed me the direction when I was lost in my way.
And we will always enjoy listening to kind words from anyone.
Kindness has no size, big or small, kindness is priceless.
But people say, kindness is actually difficult to give away, because it keeps coming back.

Research has shown that kind people are healthier, happier, more popular and respected. On the lighter side, if you feel that suffering and misery will always befallen the kind people, it could be that you have been watching too much of indonesian cinetron. (No offense to my dear Indonesian friends, some of you are the kindest people I know)

There are people out there in our life whom, at the moment of seeing their face it gives a pleasant feeling because the only thing that we know about them is their kindness. That's the powerful effect of kindness, it's everlasting.

Being kind makes us feel good, because we are created to be kind.
Because we are created by The most kind of all.

All praises and thanks to Him, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful for all the kindness that He has bestowed on us regardless of our constant wrongdoings and unkindness.
Please forgive us Ya Ghaffar..

Forgive Me

I have no plan to quit
I have no intention to give up

Because

I have no other dreams to chase

But

I have loads of reasons to

I have countless excuses to

But still

I have no other dreams to chase

Only one
Pleasing HIM

And, this is the way

Because

This is the road I chose to tread on

Arduous I know
Strenuous I know

I made the promise to HIM

Long before

That HE is my Lord

I bear witness

But

My patience running thin

My heart sorrowful

My soul weary

One day

When I face HIM kneeling down

I hope that day will be

The day that HE will have mercy on me

Please forgive me

Ya Ghaffar

Ya Arhamar Rahimiin..

A Happy Holiday

The recent long weekend was a happy one for me. Alhamdulillah...

It was my cousin's wedding, in Taiping, on Saturday. Since it was quite a distance to travel there, my brother suggested that we stay overnight in chalets in Taiping the day before the wedding. The plan was actually made few months back.

Thanks to my brother who volunteered to make the bookings for all of us, it was really a nice place with beautiful landscape and clean rooms.

Out of my 9 siblings, only 4 were able to make it, and another one came on the day of the wedding itself.

So, in total there were 21 of us, ranging from 7 months to 50 years old.


The children enjoyed playing in the pool ( no photos though, because my camera went kaput at that time...hmm). The pool is meant only for children, judging from the depth of the water, but still, adult supervision is a must.
The trip was actually meant for attending the wedding, but I forgot to take pictures of the newlyweds. In fact, there's no photos at all at the wedding. So, there's no evidence that we actually went to the wedding..haha..

The photo below was taken on the way back home.

Looking at the speed limit of 110kmh on the highway reminded me of the same number written on the highways in Germany, but the difference is that 110kmh there is not the limit but the recommended speed, because German autobahn(highway) has no speed limit.

As I was admiring the breathtaking scenery along the highways, I concluded that Malaysia, my home, has it's own beauty. And our highways are definitely comparable with the highways in Germany, if not better.

Traveling in Malaysia is always a pleasure, with no worries about halal food, resting area and most importantly comfortable surau to perform prayers, to worship HIM.

Alhamdulillah...
All praise and thanks to HIM, the One whom we must never forget at anytime, anywhere, at home or on holidays.