~ Life is ... ~ (Part 1)

~ “Nobody knows who I really am.

I never felt this empty before;

But if I am in need, so wanna come along.

Who’s gonna comfort me and keep me strong?

We are rowing the boat of fate.

We see people coming and they can’t escape;

But if we ever get lost on our way,

The waves will guide you to another day.” ~

 

Alhamdulillah, with the Guidance and Blessing from Allah, I am still alive, healthy and capable to do what a human should do; creating a good life in this world, and in the Hereafter. I hope you all are still breathing and active.  

 

My fellow readers,

            I am a student, so you are. We are trying to learn new things, from the early childhood to the old, unfit years of aging. Teachers, from the nursery care to the tertiary education, give us hopes, ambitions, dreams and even words of wisdom. Moreover, our first teachers are our lovely parents, mould the basic skills of living; act, eat, talk and walk. We should be thankful to them, not just during special occasions, like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day; but every day and every time.

            “And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years - give thanks to Me and to your parents. Unto Me is the final destination.”[QS, 31: 14]

  

It’s not just knowledge we are looking for. It’s all about who we are, where we are going, to who we talk with. It’s ingrained in our own life, indirectly affects your future life.

You can’t simply become a doctor without supervised practices and certified education background. An engineer can’t simply create a building without knowing the materials and cost. An economist can’t simply wins a financial debate without using statistical data. A worker Even a salesman needs the skill to persuade and convince customers to buy a product. So, what’s your aim? A respected employee, or just an average Joe?

 

            Well, a life is still a life. It can’t be replaced nor changed. It’s a one-way ticket to the afterlife. That’s why we need help. Help from people, family and friends, to solve our daily dilemma. However, one shall not forget to seek aid from Him, The Giver of All-thing. Allah is The Well-Knowing of everything, both in the Earth and the Sky, evident and hidden ones.
 

Keep believing in Him. Praying 5 times a day is the basic requirement. Alas, how many of the Muslims nowadays have done this since they reach puberty, and never miss even once? Humans are designed to keep busy with daily chores and works.  Keep in mind, the more ibadah and good deeds you are doing, the closer you are to Him.

 

            In the end, we are same; humans. Nothing differs to each other, apart from our own iman. Thus, I call all Muslims to retrace our steps and repent to Him. We are recognised as the best creature made by Him. It’s up to us to decide which side we live as. The good or the bad? You choose.

“Verily, We created man in the best stature (mould).  Then We reduced him to the lowest of the low.Except those who believe (in Islam) and do righteous deeds. Then they shall have a reward without end (Paradise).” [QS, 95: 4-6]

 

Peace.

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Credits to:-

1)       Main Source - “The Holy Quran” by Allah, The Most Merciful God

2)      Song - ‘Life is Like A Boat’

3)      Person – My parents

4)      Person- A beggar on an unknown street