This is my first post here at MMU Breed. I had been reading this blog for a while and my friend, Ieka authorised my few weeks ago, but maybe due to time constraint, I wasn't able to update this blog as much as I wanted to.
How's everybody is doing? I may lack in e-mailings our mentee, blame me on the lack of follow up. Since December, there are many things that I had to cope with. Work, raising my children and extra-curricular activities. Yup, you read it correct, I am still actively involved in extra-curricular activities.
I attempted few things that I'd always wanted to do. Since my divorce, I attended short courses in writing, weekend courses conducted by Al-Kauthar , an informal student in hadeeth study even editing manuscripts! Things that I never imagine I would have done if I was still married, and things that I would not have done if I don't want to!
I know, some of you may think, being a woman, you have to do other responsibilities as well, sharpen your soft skills to become a much better person - whether as a student, a daughter or even potential wife. But, I always believe being a woman, you shoulder great responsibilities, but you also should not limit yourself. Remember the proverb: the sky is the limit!
You'll be surprised to know that I attended the courses by myself (alone), commitment to study and enhance my knowledge in religious education and trying out new skill by becoming an editor! I'd never thought it was possible before.
There are many priorities that we must set in life, and there are lots of things to be explored. How about challenging yourself? By trying out new things that maybe mind boggling indeed. I furthered my study when I had just delivered my son. At certain occasions, I do cry while doing my masters, and sometimes, it had me thinking, why I'm doing this?
The truth is this, there are always hurdles in life. You must overcome that hurdle. Some matters or events may not be to your liking, but that doesn't mean you have to give up easily. It's how you hold yourself despite the hurdles that you encounter. And when you overcome the hurdles, you'll be looking back and say this is easy.
How many of us had ever experienced the anxiety of exams? Major examinations such as SPM? Looking back, I believe we're born fighters. Fighting for the best, fighting temptations such as illicit sex, clubbing or even trying our best to guard our gazes as to please God. We're the best of the best to lead in this world. Allah created us as among His best creations.
Do we need to change our values just because we want to achieve something?
Before I end my write up, I leave you this article to ponder upon.
Hidup Adalah Ujian Membuat Pilihan
Kita dituntut belajar tentang Sunnatullah supaya kita faham bagaimana Allah mensistemkan alam dan kehidupan ini. Dari situlah kita dituntut supaya hidup dengan mematuhi sistem Allah ke atas alam dan kehidupan ini. Itulah ujian kehidupan. Kita diuji, sama ada nak susun hidup ikut peraturan kehidupan yang Allah telah tetapkan atau tidak. Dan oleh kerana cause and effect atau Sunnatullah yang Allah tetapkan itu Maha Luas hingga banyak yang tidak sampai di akal manusia, apakah akibatnya jika memilih satu-satu pilihan dalam hidup ini, maka di situlah peranan Syariatullah. Peraturan yang disebut sebagai peraturan agama, diberikan oleh Allah sebagai pembimbing kepada manusia untuk membuat pilihan yang betul
Love,
Kak Aini
