Salam...hi all
I’m back on the blog!
It’s been a crazy 2 weeks since I
last upload a posting. I've been so busy with work, family issues, personal
issues and at the same time trying to organize a re-union! A full plate and I
almost ‘vomit blood’!
Last Thursday I took the train
from Damai to Dang Wangi station – my usual route. The train was fairly empty
at that time. And as I boarded the train; someone gave “salam’ to me…
Guy: Assalamualaikum
Me: Alaikummussalam
Guy: How are you sir? You still
remember me?
Me: (I paused and was trying very
hard to recall his face; a very young Middle Eastern guy. Who is this kid? He
seems comfortable trying to start a conversation with me) I'm sorry. I really
can’t recall. Have we met before?
Guy: We met about 2 months ago.
You were standing next to me in the train and I was in the middle of trying to
memorize Yasin. Remember?
Me: Masyallah…yes…yes…now I
remember. Wow…that’s like 2 months ago huh..?
Guy: Yes…it’s been a long time…
Me: So, did you manage to
memorize Yasin now?
Guy: Alhamdulillah…yes
sir…Insyallah…after almost 2 months
Me: Alhamdulillah…good for you.
You should be proud of yourself. I'm happy for you…
Guy: Thank you sir. What about
you? Did you do it?
Me: (When we first met I did
mentioned to him that I’m also trying to do the same – memorize Yasin)
Alhamdulillah…I did…but it took me a longer time. Almost 3 months. 83 verses
are definitely not easy to memorize but Insyallah…I finally did it...actually
we both did it! (We smile…)
We disembark at the same station.
And we continue chatting while walking out.
Me: So, what next? Any plans to
memorize another Surah?
Guy: I’m not sure…I’m
contemplating now. But very likely I’m going to try to memorize Al Baqarah…
Me: That’s 286 verses! Hmmmm….I
don’t know my friend…it took me 3 months for Yasin…it’ll probably take me
forever to memorize Baqarah… (We laughed…)
As we reached at the main
entrance of the station; we went separate ways…we exchanged phone numbers so
that we can update each other on our achievements…
Me: I’m glad that we bump into
each other again. I wish you all the best on your next project. Let’s keep
intouch yah..
Guy: My pleasure sir…Insyallah we
meet again soon…
Me: Insyallah…
Guy: Assalamualaikum
Me: Alaikummussalam….
This is one of the reason I enjoyed
the train so much. I bump into people that I’m just amazed with their talent
and abilities. To memorize Yasin is not an easy feat. I’ve tried and it took me
3 months and that is by being discipline on reciting the ‘surah’ on a daily
basis.
To memorize Al Baqarah? Oh my….it didn't even cross my mind at this present moment.
But I’m sure; if I put my heart
on it…Insyallah (am I kidding myself….? Allah knows best...) I’m also very sure
that there’s a specific proven technique or easier method on how to memorize
versus from the Quran of which I’ve yet to learn.
Moral of the story: Nothing is
impossible if you put your heart on whatever you want to achieve.
To Syeikh Zayeed if you are
reading this; I’m glad we got to know each other.
You inspired me…
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