June!

Sleep is such a blessing. Especially one that is accompanied by the pitter-patter of raindrops against the window, dancing trees swaying to the cool night breeze. Nikmat. Alhamdulillah!

Similar to previous months, the coming of a new month would always ignite a certain sense of passion to renew one’s dying spirit. It’s totally fine to take a breather people! As long as we continue the journey ya?

Cakap pasal journey….

The opportunity to embark on any journey is a profound experience. Reflecting on this, I just had to write about the blessings of God-sent companions in the journeys I’ve treaded on, and will continue to, bi iznihi.

1st June 2018 marked the initiation towards #HaFmydeen. In the past year, I’ve learnt so many things about myself, you and life in general, through this experience. Sooo many firsts mashaAllah. There were also so many times when Allah tested my own principles and the things I believe in. May this journey continue to be a blessing for us in dunya and akhirah inshaAllah.

1st June was also the day I met my Quran companion who is equal parts awesome and amazing. Wait aren’t those synonyms??? Okay it doesn’t matter. What matters is that, God knows how much I treasure this person who not only shares my passion but somehow, she mirrors me in terms of personality too! She not only enjoys taking notes during sharing sessions but does it better and more consistently! It’s also amazing to note how we hold the same role in our own excos, once upon a time. Definitely, definitely someone I can count on to you know, share the “I feel you” moments. Allah, Al-Waduud and Al-Aleem not only sends me a supporter when I asked for one. He sent a better one so that I can rely on, and look up to, in this lifelong journey. For that, alhamdulillah.

And of course, I am nothing without my fatayat. These gems have seen me at my lowest (aside from my family who I cannot describe in words…). Watched me grow in such a lovely sanctuary, safe haven, a place of refuge. I just noticed how I’m currently a student, youth and part-time staff at this amazing place. Sooo attached to this one. We’ve gone through sweat and tears. Literally. Just last month, we joined a marathon together. Penaaat and busuk2 together but fun times indeed. And to many more in the future inshaAllah. These people who have supported me in both happy and tough times, I pray He unites us forever. ❤

Eh dah kenapa macam appreciation post eh? haha. Of course, there are many others that have touched my life in some way. For that, I’m grateful!

So yes, back to the topic on journey.

I’ve received reminders highlighting the importance of finishing strong, in light of Ramadhan. To give our community hope that we can still strive, in the last few days of Ramadhan.

At the same time, I also received reminders about cherishing the journey. To give our best and leave the rest to Allah.

Husnul khotimah is ideal. To have an end goal which will spur us on. But let’s not be too pressured and remember to enjoy the journey as well. To fully embrace it and give our all.

May Allah accept our efforts….

Wanted to write about R&R fatayat and yesterday’s session at Asyafaah buuuut next time je lah ye. Both sharings were amazing. I wrote points from the sessions so I think I will upload it soooon. And to Syafiqah, thank you for the notes, as always. Semoga jadi amal jariah! ❤

Okay I’m done. This is therapeutic. Merely a self reminder to count one’s blessings.