GuangZhou & HongKong Trip Part I

Hi there, its been 2 weeks or so and i'm finally back on track! Safely touched down from Hong Kong last Monday night and here i am, surviving the busy atmosphere...yet again.
Even though the whole trip was filled with ups and downs, I can't deny that I'm starting to miss all those moments, now that they're gone lol. But seriously, 2 weeks passed in a blink of an eye...just like that, POOF! It feels like I just walked down the sloppy walkway towards the project center of Panyu Polytechnic yesterday, with the scorching sun and all. But only memories are left now. ):
To be frank,  I don't quite enjoy the settings there... but the company made me feel at home. Everyone there was friendly and great to be/talk/mingle with. Apart from the food and unexpected weather, all is satisfying to me. But again, to be honest, I don't think I can survive if I were to be dumped in China...unless I can speak Mandarin well lol.

Currently, I'm busy sorting out and editing the videos/vlogs I managed to record while I was there. Glad to have captured quite a lot of scenes, at least when I'm bored I can watch them over and over again. I think its quite a good practice to film your holiday/trip's journey so that you can reminisce them back when you get older. :)

Well, Atiqah has actually compiled her photos/videos and posted them on youtube! Videos like this never gets old. Happy watching! I'll post my version once its done ^^, Till the part II of my post!

Modesty.

Assalamu'alaikum Wr Wb,

We meet again, in this blog :)

Side updates: Just got back from an outing. I was part of the organisers for that outing actually & Alhamdulillah, it turned out well! I personally like the guys' forfeit! Haha. Again, SYUKRAN, SYUKRAN & SYUKRAN to those who came down :D

However, my main reason for blogging today is to share some interesting pictures I found on the net a few days back. All the pictures are hijab/aurah-related.

I don't know why, but I somehow got the urge to search & find out more about hijab. Hijab is actually one interesting topic to be discussed tau. People may see hijab as "a material to cover one self" only but NO its not. ITS ABSOLUTELY MORE THAN THAT. And we need to do some research on it la. *wink*

Referring to the picture above:

Some people treat hijab as a tool of fashion. Why did they do that? 'Cos now then they realised that hijab is much more appealing & beautiful.

Hence, they put on hijab just to look pretty.... and therefore they fashion it up :(

And they disregard the rules of using the hijab. They "cover" but didnt cover their aurah FULLY. They do it 50/50 with the wrong niat. Just like the picture above.

Btw, the above scenario I put is just an example. I believe no one wears the hijab to look pretty or appealing :)

Oh anyways. I suppose, people who dress modestly will be more presentable than those who are not. Easy say. :)

Click on the picture above to get a clearer view cos the words may be too small.

The balloon speeches in the picture above may be a GOOD READ :D

Okay this picture above is FUNNY xD

Just adding some humour here. LOL

But......I wonder. Did the boys in my class really felt this way? Insya Allah taaak lah. HAHA

Anws, in my school (and other madrasahs I believe), the guys are always sitted infront and girls behind. See, there's always a reason behind every simple rule in class. :)

Oh about this "sanggul" thingy, I've discussed on it in my previous post. You may wanna have a read. ^^

This picture above explains the situation of Muslimahs conversing with Non-Muslims or perhaps non-practical Muslims. This is definitely a common situation in Singapore. :)

Now, I've got the right answer for them. But...is it acceptable? Isn't it a bit too vague & sarcastic? LOL

PICTURE OF THE WEEK GOES TO THE LAST PICTURE :D

Cos I just love it & it has got over 50 likes when I posted it on my facebook wall a couple of days ago. I guess the fellow muslimin/muslimaat who liked it agreed very much on the picture too :)

Till then, Wassalam :D

Everything happens for a good reason!

Assalamualaikum semue <3

Okay since many things happened this December, from happy to sad etc, i would like to write on something that is VERY close to our lives.

It's about this quote: "Everything happens for a good reason."

How true is this phrase? Do you agree?
People say that everything happens for a reason, and a more skeptical mind might respond with, "What nonsense!"
But on the other hand, what a great idea, whether or not it is true! Regardless of religious or philosophical background, this is a belief that anyone can use, even if it's false.

I was reminiscing the previous camp i attended (rebutia camp ftw), and they really empathized this phrase. :D
Trainers selalu berpesan, no matter what happens, whether its a good or a bad thing, just say "OH YEEEEEEH!" cos everything happens for a GOOD REASON.
In other way, i just realised that they are teaching us to be POSITIVE THINKERS.
(*ftw = for the win)

When i came back to think of it, YES, everything DO happen for a reason, indeed (regardless being good or bad). In malay, kteorg selalu cakap, "Pasti ada hikmah disebalik setiap kejadian."

Personally, i agree with this statement.
some examples:-

(as you all know, i've been working for the past 2 weeks. and i kinda hate that work BEFORE :/)
1) I was very down on my first couple days of work (despite me being a first timer). i was scolded by the big boss etc. having to work in a chinese company whose boss is a bit racist. furthermore im a malay tudung girl.. AT FIRST I KINDA WANTED TO QUIT. but thinking positively, why should i? this is just the start of my life. i should be patient. and whats more important, I WILL FACE THE SAME THING LATER ON AFTER GRADUATING. there's no LIFE if there's no circumstances right? and its a plus cos i got to experience this now, while im still sixteen. not like some other people who experiences work at the age of 20 over. i should be proud and i should be grateful for having the chance and opportunity to taste this kind of thing.
so basically, THIS happened for a GOOD reason. Walhamdulillah. :D

2) Even simple things could do.
A few days before the camp, frankly i was a bit tired & lazy (because of work etc). but Alhamdulillah i made it~ and went for the camp. seems that everything happens for a good reason. :D
I learnt a lot of new beneficial things from the camp. It gave me a massive impact! If i wasnt in the camp, I would'nt have tried out cooking rice in "buluh" and night trekking in a jungle. and i would'nt get two bites from Mr Pacats! hehe :p
The most important thing, I wouldnt have learnt the qualities of being a good leader :DDD
Its a good thing i went for the camp. Its good there's such a camp and its a good thing Ustaz Mustaqim, Mdm Yanis & Ustazah Suriyati invited us to that camp.
Alhamdulillah.

Arelong even mentioned a SIMPLE story regarding this phrase (which i dont quite remember the exact storyline). But what im trying to highlight here is that even SIMPLE stories could lead to the truthfulness of this phrase. :)

Now, according to the picture above, a verse from the Qur'an (Al-Baqarah: 269)
Hikmah is granted to those whom he chooses. So, once you got chosen, you have to really learn from that lesson.
Sesungguhnye orang yg diberkati Allah sahaja yang dapat menggambil ikhtibar darinya.

Semoga kita tergolong di dalam orang2 yang diberkati Allah, di dunia & akhirat, Ameen. :D

And dont always jump to conclusion. REMEMBER, everything happens for a good reason! :DDD
Think positive cos it will be a better way to live your life!

Ila hunaa faqad, Wassalam. ^^