Tuesday 14 December 2010

2010: A Year Full of Faith, Love and Hope... by PLK

Faith. Love. Hope

Seeing sacrifices
Witnessing passion
Observing hard work
Recognizing real sincerity
Ending in success story
Relating to reality
Connecting with emotions
Of pity, empathy and sympathy
Everything makes one’s eyes teary
Being human, one’s heart turns jelly
Amazing Grace! Such wonderful feelings
Of sadness, sorrows, happiness and joys.
Looking forward to a much stronger faith,
Much more love and a much greater hope.

Courtesy of peaceloveandkindness

This is exactly what I had felt in 2010/1431 so far. Hope to be more content in this new Hijrah year InshaAllah. Wishing everyone a blessed blissful Hijrah year ahead. May we all be better muslims and may our good deeds be accepted and our sins forgiven. May Allah continuously bless us with many good things ahead both in this world and the hear after. Amin! Have a safe lovely day ahead all. Assalam =)

Monday 22 November 2010

Back to Basics

Assalamualaikum! Sometimes we all need the simple reminders in life to keep us grounded. Hope these videos helps =)




Wednesday 25 August 2010

Take a Moment to Read This....

The Paradox Of Our Time by George Carlin

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more but enjoy less.

We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time; we have more degrees, but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgment; more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life, we've added years to life not life to years.

We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait.

We build more computers to hold more information to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion; big men and small character; steep profits and shallow relationships.

These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throw-away morality, one-night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the show window and nothing in the stock room.

A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say "I Love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment, for some day, that person will not be there again. Give time to Love, give time to speak, give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

Especially on this holy month of Ramadhan. The sudden pangs of missing u Pa. Al-Fatihah

Sunday 4 July 2010

Running Changes n. 1 "Untitled 1"



Who Says - Japan Version



I gat my Heartbreak warfare tour hoodie from A.Thanks lav!! =D

Saturday 5 June 2010

Half of His Heart


My dearest A got to see him perform recently.I'm not too jealous since John did not perform much from the Continuum album.Hope to see the legend in the making in the near future =D Obviusly A had an awesome time...bless!

Ps:Dear John,can Assassin be your next single???Preeeeetyyyy pleeeeaseeeeee!!!!

Sunday 16 May 2010

Aku hanya hamba-Mu/I am nothing but Your creature from PLK

Keabdian
Devoutly Yours

Betapa ku dambakan-Mu Ya Rabb
How I miss You so My Lord
Baru sedetik ku hirup udara punya-Mu
Only a sniff of Your air that I breathe
Hatiku gedebuk dan seru
My heart pumps up and thrills
Sebak rasa dadaku di jiwa-Mu
Sorrow felt in my soul of Yours
Mukaku bibi nan sipi, kelopak mataku dilinangi
My face cowered in timidity, my eyes watery
Lillahi aku mau merunggau, merangkak
I swear I wanna crawl on bended knees
Demi menjalani kurnia Ilahi kakiku dari-Mu
Struggling to walk a pair of God-given legs
Aku berlari ingin sekali mendampingi-Mu
I run in desperation to come to You
Degupan jantungku semakin deras sesak
My heart beats faster in adrenaline rush
Namun ku jatuh tersungkur menangisi-Mu
But I fall and cry in tears for You my God
Aku telah menzalimi diriku, Ya Allah
I’ve failed You and humiliated myself
Tapi aku masih berpegang teguh akan janji-Mu
Still, I firmly hold on to Your Blessed Promise
Setiap makhluk-Mu yang bergelimang ‘ngan dosa
Every creature of Yours shrouded over with sins
Masih diberi peluang dan harapan nan kegelapan
There’s light at the end of the gloomy, dark tunnel
Aku hanya perlu sujud dan mengabdikan jiwa ragaku
All I have to do is bow and kneel to smell Your earth
Biar hama debu meresap menusuk ke lubang hidung
Let the dusty germs seep through my nostrils
Yang penting jeritan batinku dan kehibaan naluri
As long as my silent scream and damned senses
Akan bisa menembusi keheningan, kesepian dini
Penetrate the quiet dawn of peaceful tranquility
Aku mencintai sedalam-dalamnya KeEsaan-Mu
I purely and deeply love the Only One Almighty

Keris Warisan
PLK

Courtesy of peace.love and kindness.You write wonderful poems that keeps me reminded of our lord the Almighty.

When I get scared of thy Lord and try to run away from you,
when fear suffocates my mind and cowardice overtakes my soul,
reading this poem left me teary expressing regrets
but still not wholeheartedly.
Forgive me when my humanly heart fluctuates like a hypocrite in your faith
with your promises we should never hesitate
for you are one and only and eternally my god.
Alhamdulillah you remind me in any possible means to return to you ya Allah.


Monday 10 May 2010

Wollongong wollonstrong

A film by John Mayer. Filmed on May 5, 2010, a mostly first-person chronicle of the day's events leading up to a performance in Wollongong, Australia. Shot on Canon 5D mkII with 50mm 1.2 and 24-70 lenses.

Sunday 18 April 2010

Heartbreak Warfare


I wouldn't know this video was out if it wasn't for A. As if he's a bigger fan than I am hahaha.

Saturday 10 April 2010

Signs Of Weak Iman

We all notice that Imaan can be up and down, as Rasool of Allah told us: "al-Iman wears out in each and everyone of you and me like a "thaub" (garment) wears out (like our clothes wears out and they become shabby eventually. Iman wears out like that "thaub"). So Rasool of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) advised us (since our Iman wears out) "So all of you Muslims, should ask Allah (swt) to RENEW the Iman in our hearts." (Hadeeth reported by al-Haakim in al-Mustadrak, Al-Haythami in Majma al-Zawaaid, and by al-Tabaraani in al-Kabeer)

For that, we have to know what are the "Signs of weak Imaan", so we can always be aware. Those are:

  1. Committing sins and not feeling any guilt.
  2. Having a hard heart and no desire to read the Quran.
  3. Feeling too lazy to do good deeds, e.g. being late for salat
  4. Neglecting the Sunnah.
  5. Having mood swings, for instance being upset about petty things and bothered and irritated most of the time.
  6. Not feeling anything when hearing verses from the Quran, for example when Allah warns us of punishments and His promise of glad tidings.
  7. Finding difficulty in remembering Allah and making dhikr.
  8. Not feeling bad when things are done against the Shariah.
  9. Desiring status and wealth.
  10. Being mean and miserly, i.e. not wanting to part with wealth.
  11. Ordering others to do good deeds when not practising them ourselves.
  12. Feeling pleased when things are not progressing for others.
  13. Being concerned with whether something is haram or halal only; and
    not avoiding makroo (not recommended) things.
  14. Making fun of people who do simple good deeds, like cleaning the
    mosque.
  15. Not feeling concerned about the situation of Muslims.
  16. Not feeling the responsibility to do something to promote Islam.
  17. Being unable to deal with calamities, for instance crying and
    yelling in funerals.
  18. Liking to argue just for the sake of arguing without any proof.
  19. Becoming engrossed and very involved with dunya, worldly things, i.e. feeling bad only when losing something in terms of material wealth.
  20. Becoming engrossed and obsessive about ourselves.
My Iman fluctuates from time to time which makes me a hypocrite to our creator. I get caught up with the worldly things too.=s Hopefully this can help remind our muslim readers out there. Salam all.

Monday 22 March 2010

A Reminder

Stumbled upon this well written poem that pretty much speaks clearly on behalf of every Muslims out there.I'm not trying to be Miss self-righteous here.Just thought we ought to be reminded.Simple as that!

.:: I'M TOO BUSY ::..

Everyday as I wake up at dawn
My mind start working the moment I yawn
There were many things to do, o dear!
That's why I hastily did my Subuh prayer
I didn't have the time to sit longer to praise the Lord
To me rushing out after prayer is nothing odd...

Since school, I had been busy every minute
Completi...ng my tutorials and handing it in
My ECAs took up most of my time always
No time did I have to Allah to pray
Too many things to do and zikir is rare
For Allah, I really had no time to spare..

When I grew up and started my career
Working all day to secure my future
When I reached home, I prefered to have fun
I chatted on the phone but i didn't read the Quran
I spent too much time surfing the Internet
Sad to say, my faith was falling flat...

The only time I have left is weekends
During which I prefer window shopping with friends
I couldn't spare time to go to the Masjid
I'm too busy, that's the BIG EXCUSE...

I did my five prayers but did so quickly
After prayer, I didn't sit longer to reflect quietly
I didn't have time to help the needy ones
I was loaded with work as my precious time runs

No time at all to visit a sick Muslim friend
To orphans and elderly, I hardly lent a hand
I'm too busy to do community service
When there were gatherings, I helped the least

My life was already full of stress
So I didn't counsel a Muslim in distress
I didn't spend much time with my family
B'coz i thought, doing so is a waste of time...

No time to share with non-Muslim about Islam
Even though I know, inviting causes no harm
No time to do Sunnah prayers at all
All these contribute to my imaan's fall..

I'm busy here and busy there
I've no time at all, that's all I care
I went for religious lessons, just once in awhile
Coz i'm too busy making a pile...

I worked all day and i slept all night
Too tired for Tahajjud and it seemed not right
To me, earning a living was already tough
so i only did basic deeds but that's not enough..

No time at all, to admire God's creation
No time to praise Allah and seek His Compassion
Although I know how short is my life
For Islam, I really didn't strive..

Finally the day comes, when the Lord calls for me
And I stood before Him with my Life's History

I feel so guilty b'coz i should have prayed more
Isn't that what a Muslim lives for?
To thank Allah and do more good deeds
And the Quran is for us all to read..

Now at Judgement Day, I'm starting to fret
I've wasted my life but it's too late to regret
My entry to Paradise depend on my good behaviour
But i've not done enough nor did proper prayer

My "good deed book" is given from my right
An angel opened my "book" and read out my plight.
Then the angel chided me....

"O You Muslim servant, you are the one,
Who is given enough time, yet not much is done
Do you know that your faith is loose?
saying "no time" is only an excuse.
Your "good deed book" should be filled up more
with all the good work you stood up for..

Hence, I only recorded those little good deeds
As I say this, I know your eyes will mist..
I was about to write some more, you see
But i did not have, THE TIME to list".......

Salam!

Friday 12 March 2010

I'll Be Seeing You

If I could have you for a short while in Easter,an injection of your real life humour, your smile and your laughter.But it wouldn't be fair because i'm not the only one who is missing you.Now this goes back to my late father as well*sigh*. Here's a timeless piece to go with one of my emo moments.Yeah yeah cheesy I know.But cheesy can be good too sometimes =p

Sunday 7 March 2010

Quotes of the Day

"The variations in our languages, our colours, our talents and potentials are clear signs from Allah Subhannahu Wata'ala for people of sound knowledge, so we should not deny Allah's signs."

"Arrogance comes in many forms that some people may be unaware of. There's no excuses in keeping up with such quality especially when you realise the dangers of the outcome."

"People should know that there is food after starvation, water after thirst, sleep after sleeplessness, recovery after illness, and freedom after imprisonment. Darkness will be dissolved, the absent will be back and the misguided will be guided, Perhaps Allah may bring a victory or a decision according to His will."

"One must always look on the brighter side of life, because absolute evil does not exist, rather, there is good, righteousness, reward and benefit."

Monday 18 January 2010

John Mayer - I'm On Fire (Battle Studies Bonus Track) (Studio)



Nostalgia creeps in bringing me back to his Room For Squares album especially the Great Indoors sharing a similar beat, only softer. Too bad it's short but a peaceful lovely cover indeed. Can anyone please tell me where can I download this song?Thanks.

Friday 15 January 2010

November Rain,Cold December

So the new year is here and it has been 2 weeks since. Didn't kick off the new year with a bang like usual. The quiet change was something I long for but not the reason behind it. So unexpected in within the final month of 2009, whirlwind of emotions stirs up inside due to the death of my dearly late father. Everything happened so quick in a blink of an eye.There weren't any signs to tell he was going. He' has always been a fighter,with his numerous hospital check-ins, Alhamdulillah, he always survived every operation he had to undergo, then.

Final goodbyes was left floating like a lost soul floating between heaven and hell. When he left I wished I had spent just one more day with him. But i've overcome that regret although there are times I still wish I have a picture of just us together ='( I'm left with just memories. My birthday too was quiet.

Losing one the biggest love of my life has hit me with the truth of more challenges to come. Pain still remains,sadness,grief but I can still be happy. I'll overcome this in my own pace.I'll cry when I want to,when I miss him. This doesn't mean I won't be able to move on. But the good thing to what happened gave us all the time to reflect, to realise the love that's been there all along.

Thank you for lifting my spirits with your wise jokes in my moments of sadness.Thank you for taking care of me,for taking me in. Thank you for being the rock of the family.Thank you for being the greatest dad,thank you for being you. Thank you for everything Pa! I'll miss you.You will forever be in my heart.I love you everyday<3