All these little things

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim (: 

2 Muharram 1434H

At first I was about to write this post just for the sake of updating. Then I realised that some of the experiences I had for the past few days were just too valuable not to be shared. Hence I renewed my intention. It's not only for the sake of updating. I hope it can touch some hearts. 

I was back from an international programme few weeks back. In the midst of finishing the reports, settling the accounts, juggling with the newly registered subjects (it's the starting of a new sem); I almost break down. Then I decided. All I need is a getaway. TO GET AWAY. So last Tuesday I packed all my stuffs, went to a trip not far from my campus, spent my night there. 

It was random, unplanned, and yes, one of the best decision that I made so far (: Back from the one-night-trip, I felt more calm, alhamdulillah. It was not about the place, it was not about the comfy beds; but it was because I got to spend the night with Him. Away from everyone. Just me and Him. Oh why ?

Hope that explains (: 

Then yesterday a friend of mine invited me to join them in a trip to Banting, to help the flood victims. Without hesitating, I said yes. Despite the unfinished tutorials. Despite the undone reports. Despite the lack of time to study. I said yes. 

It was my first time visiting flood victims. We went there just to entertain them. Alhamdulillah, we managed to conduct some simple games and give away some hampers to make them smile (: I was touched when one of the kid said this while they were playing musical chairs; "Alaa, takpe laa tak menang pun. Nanti dapat hamper kita kongsi la ramai2."

That was just too cute (:

Then we visited the families that were placed inside the classrooms. They were separated according to genders. And they have been there for more than 10 days. Yup, TEN DAYS. They were given mattresses and slept and lived and played and spent their 10 days inside that school. They may be smiling and laughing, but I could tell from their faces that they missed the place called HOME.  

What I have learned from all these little things; 

Ala bizikrillahi tatma'innul qulub. Verily in the rememberance of Allah, do hearts find rest. Ar-Ra'd, verse 28. We may have all the money in the world, all the comfort we can ever imagine, but only when we remember our Creator, He will set our heart at rest. 

Erti hidup pada memberi. Now I fully comprehend the phrase used by saifulislam. I felt a satisfaction no word can describe when I helped the flood victims. From now on, try to live not for yourself, but for others. Live to help others. Live to go to Jannah, with others. Then you would find that life is more meaningful. I felt like SUPERMAN :D

I would do anything to repeat all the things happened to me this week, again. 

Thank you Allah !

Wallahua'lam.