Do we dare to change?

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

It is true I suppose the domino effect has kicked in. Now it has spread to Libya, Algeria and Bahrain.

People are getting discontent with how their respective government are treating them. They manifest it, and it is their right to express it.

Regardless of whether you are an UMNO supporter or Pakatan Rakyat, it is widely accepted that the leaders in third world countries are the most corrupted ones. Stating the obvious examples are Hosni Mobarak and Ben Ali.

Sometimes this happens right under your nose and you pretend that it is never there. For example, Taib Mahmud, the Chief Minister of Sarawak. How much wealth has he amassed it beyond my knowledge. The amount is not important, but what must be made public is he is a corrupted man.

Sarawak, being Sarawak, we can foresee they will be still under BN rule for years to come. We plead for a change, and for us, who have no money and power, we rely on the educated ones to relay the info to the Sarawakians. We want change. 51% from Peninsular Malaysia voted for PR.

What differentiates Malaysia and other states are we we love peace. Not many are willing to go down the stress to protests. For us, for whatever that we want, we will let our votes do the talking.

I urge my fellow friends, to step up in your efforts to read, read and read more. I am 98% sure not many from you know what is happening in Bahrain and others. For instance, doctors were beaten to near death, Algerians machine-gunned and many more.

Do not sit down in warung and read Utusan, and start talking like you know everything. Reading Utusan and Harian Metro brings you, your race and the nation backwards. You can't disagree with this can you?

till next time,
assalamualaikum

Sakit gigi

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

I've just come back from Kuala Lumpur, the city where everybody knows my name. It was for only 2 1/2 days, but joyful nevertheless.

The only negative from the journey was the recently started never ending toothache. My goodness, Panadol can only provide temporary relief. After some, the pain returns faithfully to me. Why oh why?

I can't complain though. So little grateful have I given back to the Almighty. So little have I obeyed the rules and regulations of Islam, yet so many sins have I committed, continuously.

The time will come when this pain goes away, and good and bad moments will come, albeit continuously or alternately.

I am thankful for everything.

till next time,
assalamualaikum

Valentine's Day Part 3- The Final

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

This is the final one, the finishing touch in other words.

for muslims..fatwa kebangsaan..fatwa dah ni

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ni antara yg mampu aku buat..bende dh nyata..baca ayat ni btoi2..Perayaan itu mempunyai amalan yang mendorong ke arah maksiat dan bercanggah dengan akidah, syariah dan akhlak-->jgn main2 perkara akidah..

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KUALA LUMPUR: Remaja Islam dinasihatkan tidak terpengaruh dengan pelbagai promosi bagi meraikan Hari Kekasih atau ‘Valentine’s Day’ kerana ia bercanggah dengan ajaran agama, sekali gus menjurus kepada perbuatan tidak bermoral.

Mufti Perlis, Dr Mohd Asri Zainol Abidin, berkata tradisi itu tidak patut diraikan
umat Islam kerana ia perbuatan yang tidak diizinkan syarak dan jika tidak dihalang, ia boleh memesongkan akidah serta menyumbang kepada gejala sosial.

“Perkara itu terbukti kerana pada Hari Kekasih, ramai pasangan mengambil kesempatan keluar berdua-duaan, ada yang turut melakukan hubungan seksdan ia
jelas menyimpang daripada landasan agama,” katanya diminta mengulas mengenai keghairahan umat Islam yang ingin menyambut Hari Kekasih pada Rabu ini.

“Oleh itu, pelbagai pihak terutama badan kerajaan dan bukan kerajaan (NGO) yang
bertanggungjawab dalam soal agama perlu bekerjasama dengan media bagi
menggerakkan kempen kesedaran kepada orang ramai mengenai hukum menyambut
Hari Kekasih,” katanya.

Sementara itu, Mufti Johor, Datuk Noh Gadut berkata muzakarah Jawatankuasa
Fatwa Majlis Kebangsaan Bagi Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Malaysia kali ke-71 yang
bersidang pada 22 hingga 24 November 2005 lalu bersetuju memutuskan bahawa
amalan meraikan Hari Kekasih tidak digalakkan agama Islam.

“Perayaan itu mempunyai unsur Kristian dan mempunyai amalan yang mendorong ke
arah maksiat dan bercanggah dengan akidah, syariah dan akhlak,” katanya.

What do you think?

till next time,
assalamualaikum

Valentine's Day Part 2

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

Part 2

Valentine's- Sangat kurang faktanya

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

Kebanyakan kita sejak dari bangku sekolah lagi disuap dengan maklumat, ilmu dan segala jenis bende oleh cikgu-cikgu.

Suasana yang pasif ini menyebabkan kebanyakan kita menerima bende seadanya, tanpa mempersoalkan kesahihan atau kebatilan kenyataan2 guru2 itu.

Lihat sahaja tarikh 14 Feb ini, yang dipanggil Hari Kekasih atau Valentine's Day.

Begitu banyak cerita buruk tentang Valentine's ini, dari seorang Paderi yang menentang kerajaan, pembunuh Muslim, bercinta walaupun dia seorang paderi dan macam2 lagi. Dari mana sumbernya pun, tidak pernah diberikan.

Saya juga pernah terlintas tulisan seorang warga bukan Muslim dahulunya di Myspace. Saya tidak sempat membaca keseluruhannya. Apa yang beliau tulis ialah cerita2 baik tentang St Valentine ini.

Secara intelektualnya, dan sebagai seorang Muslim kita tidak boleh memfitnah orang sesuka hati, baik dia Muslim atau tidak. Jika anda tidak tahu apa fakta dan apa 'auta', baiklah anda jangan berbicara. Janganlah anda cuba berlagak pandai terutama dalam hal agama.

Jika ditanya oleh bukan Muslim, jika anda tidak berjaya meyakinkan hujah dengan ilmu dan sumber yang sahih, dan lebih malu jika pihak non-Muslim itu pula kata sumber pihak Kristian mereka mengatakan St Valentine itu adalah orang jenis itu dan ini. Anda bukan sahaja memalukan diri anda, tetapi impak lebih besarnya ialah anda menjatuhkan nama Islam.

Dan janganlah kamu sekalian menyerupai Yahudi dan Nasrani. H/R Ahmad.

Kenapa tidak kita menyambut Valentine's Day ini ialah kerana bukan perayaan kita. Tidak kiralah sama ada St Valentine itu pengebom berani mati ataupun pencinta wanita, perayaan ini tiada dalam agama kita.

Jika anda begitu semangat nak buktikan St. Valentine itu orang ini dan itu, silakan. Anda akan menjadi lebih berilmu daripada saya, dan jika anda rajin silalah kongsikan.

Dari Ibn Umar ra berkata : Bersabda Rasulullah s.a.w : Sesiapa yang menyerupai satu satu kaum, maka ia telah menjadi golongan mereka. H/R Ahmad, Abu Daud dan at Tabrani.

Untuk saya, Ringkas alasannya. Valentine's Day bukan hari perayaan Muslim.

Saya berterima kasih kepada pihak berkuasa kerana berkhutbah tajuk Ajaran Songsang dan Valentine's. Cume lebih baik kalau penyampaiannya lebih efektif. Lebih baik juga kalau Pemuda PAS, Pemuda UMNO dan pihak2 NGO dapat bersatu dalam mencegah maksiat. Masing2 terlalu sibuk berpolitik hingga laungan2 politik itu hanya menjadi retorik pada akhirnya. Masing2 ada BIRO agama yang hanya BIRO pada nama sahaja. PAS juga terlalu asyik berpolitik. Pemuda2 di bawah dibiarkan sahaja oleh pihak2 agama ini.

Tiga jenis manusia yang dibenci oleh Allah (antara mereka) ialah penganut Islam yang masih memilih (meniru) perbuatan jahiliah. H/R al-Bukhari.

Yang harus diterangkan ialah implikasi menyambut perayaan ini. Kesan masa pendek dan masa panjang terhadap pembangunan Islam dan negara.

till next time,
assalamualaikum
p/s saya tau kalau la pencegahan Valentine's ini sesenang kata2 di atas. Tapi apa pun, memfitnah orang bukanlah caranya.

Please, should you disagree, let us take this issue academically.

till next time,
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Valentine's Day Part 1

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

This entry is merely a copy of what I've written before, in previous years. There are 3 entries, 1 will be entered in tonight, the rest will tomorrow and the day after I hope.

Feb 14.

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

Tomorrow is the day that perhaps many have been waiting for. Why Feb 14?

Many have read several versions of Valentine's Day. Does it matter which one is the most correct? It doesn't, does it?

They say, we celebrate tomorrow in the name of love. I reckon, in the name of love many girls have fallen into the trap. In the name of love, we see statistics of unwanted delivery blooming up in November and December. In the name of love, a lot of married coupled file for a divorce.

None of these are necessary.

It is not a day to remember for us, the Muslims. We get deceived looking at all the seductive promotions of this and that, and we do not get anything in return. Who are the real ones celebrating this? Memory Lane is!

Tomorrow is not for us. It's as simple as that.

If you think the Muslims are falling behind those Western countries, celebrating Valentine's is one the reasons the Westerns' downfall. If we copy them in the unwanted and less ideal ways, we are making ourselves further left behind.

In the end, we have only ourselves to blame. It's as simple as that.

Give me your thoughts. I enjoy discussing.

till next time,
assalamualaikum

Perfect!

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

I have only 1 advice to Fernando Torres. Please, please stop giving interviews. You're a mess. The more you talk, the more ridiculous you look.

I suppose you've made your decision. You get on with your life and so do we.

To the so called neutrals, which many are Arsenal, Man Utd, Man City, Spurs and Chelsea fans, please comment on these ;

Tevez to Man City
Sol Campbell to Arsenal
Ashley Cole to Chelsea

It so happens that it is Liverpool's time now, so the noises come.

You guys are perfect.

Yeah right

till next time,
assamualaikum

Treason

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

I'm absolutely glad that last week ended yesterday. It was a turbulent week, and one of the most nerve-wrecking weeks of my life.

What is sweeter was how the way it closed its curtain.

2 issues that made into the trending topics last week
-Torres
-Egypt.

1st of all, I am very grateful to Allah for bringing back my younger sister. She was stuck in Egypt. God knows how terrible it was, but she endured it. Admirable I must say. Put yourself in her shoes, and tell me if you could ever stand 1 day in Egypt without food, all sorts of communication and family.

Some have objected, and I believe they are entitled to their opinions. Still, it doesn't make sense to come up with ridiculous ideas. Have a look at my facebook, in one of the headline statuses. Incredible the way they tackle this issue.

When Kenya managed to provide 13 airplanes to bring home their citizens, it makes you wonder how slow our Government was, doesn't it?

It is your opinion, but I'm pretty sure if I didn't mention Umno in that sentence, you wouldn't have gotten angry, and I am very confident of this.

It is the mentality, I suppose.

Mentality.

Mentality.

That matter aside, I reckon most Liverpool fans are happy with the result last night. I admit I lost sleep when Torres decided to leave Liverpool. You(Torres) have left us, but is it necessary to mention what you have mentioned?

Destiny as you put it. You had Liverpool as your first hurdle, and you stumbled. What a feeling, there is no words to describe it.

I hope you chose the right club. I personally thank you for your services, but you are not welcome anymore in Liverpool. Expect hostile reception if you ever step food in Anfield again. You hurt them real bad mate.

This is funny. Forwarded from a cousin.

Not kampung when you can beat Chelsea at Stanford Bridge.

till next time
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Rejoice

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

I think I have just rediscovered the joy of playing football. King Kenny has now get everybody going. His magic manifested in my display tonight, not terrific, but I feel good, that is how I describe it.

You know when you are scoring goals, albeit not freely, you feel that confidence is roaring high. The next one will spur you to score another one.

Though it was another futsal session, I never really enjoyed being a striker. I feel the greatest joy in defending my own keep. Going home with 3 points is more felt when you have secured a clean sheet.

The way I see myself throughout these 27 years is, I am a team player. A victory as a team is more important than winning the top goalscorer award.

I may not have the best qualities to become a leader, but believe me, when I get the right team mates, I do strive for success together.

till next time,
assalamualaikum

Burning Sensation

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

For the past couple of days, I seem to have little motivation to get up in the morning to go to work. It is not the same anymore. The joy of coming to work is not there.

Previously, life was better, in terms of relativity. I get to express myself freely. Whatever job is given will be distributed evenly. All the time, there must be one who must break this teamwork spirit.

A happy man 4 days before

Why, why and why?

He, hardly does any job. He, runs away a lot of the time. He, comes late EVERYday. He, goes for long 'short smoking session.'

He, also however, makes it public over the smallest job he did yesterday. He, tries to portray good image in front of the seniors. He, even complains that nobody ever helps him do the job in the ward.

The seniors, well, a couple of them know of this.

You see, knowing alone does not do any good. Better still, they keep their eyes blind.

When boss praises this so called 'hardworking fella' , none of them open their mouth.

The hardest to swallow, when boss brings down several of my colleagues, none of them try to defend the juniors.

Why, why and why?

When you work your socks off, and your colleague doesn't, you get run down and he gets all the praises in the world.

Who on earth cares about the praises. To the many of us, we feel extremely low after being told off in that manner.

It does not only hurt, it kills off your motivation.

Surprisingly, fairness, I suppose, is the projected image that they see in themselves.

I know I better keep it low, at least for now. If any of them happens to read my blog, so be it. At least, I get to express myself. Knowing that our voices are not heard, the more I keep it inside, the hotter it is the burning sensation to vomit this out.

I have decided to channel it down in this blog.

Perhaps, if they come through this blog, they will have the courtesy to seek what is the truth.

Fingers crossed, and I can only hope.

till next time,
assalamualaikum

p/s All of you have been there. So, please, revise the meaning of the word fair.

Comeback!

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

I feel so exhausted. I haven't done much though, but this lethargy is rather not unusual. I was post on call yesterday, but the rest that I had had was insufficient.

I will be at Lumut tomorrow, for my younger sister's wedding. To be honest, I really have no idea where it is.

Who cares, as long as I get to see my family members, I'll be more than happy.

I will stop here. I badly need some rest.

till next time,
assalamualaikum

I was unpleasantly surprised when I saw this. She made a comeback!

Updated!

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

This blog has been on a hiatus for the last fortnight. I'm terribly sorry for the lack of updates. Believe me, having to work for 34 hours non stop for 4 times since the New Year has really taken its toll. I am dead tired.

I still keep myself updated through Twitter and Mobile Facebook. I recently bought myself an Apple iPod. Pretty awesome stuff really. It is rather unfortunate that you need access to Internet in order for you to navigate the Touch to the max.

I installed an apps to perform a countdown to the end of housemanship. I am no more than 57 days away from crossing the finish line. Excited? You tell me!

Rumours are saying that I have been drafted into joining Paediatrics team in the future. Disastrous! I think I have to come to a decision that adult medical is the way to go for me.

Fingers crossed that whatever is given to me, I shall take it a challenge from Allah. I believe whatever is fated, it is for the better me.

till next time,
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Yucks!

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

Yucky isn't it when PR-led Selangor government implemented a ban on 1 Malaysia ads on billboards. Absolutely disgusting.

It came after so many years of trashing BN all the time, from top to bottom. Now they are doing it themselves?

It is definitely not a smart move my dear leaders.

With the invention of new upcoming social network apps, for instance Tweeter, it is becomingly more evident that instability can be seen in both parties.

The question now is, are we choosing the better of between 2 worse options?

No wonder the Third Force has emerged from its nutshell.

PR needs seriously a major overhaul. PAS is the best of this 3, always able to keep it quiet, but a steady strong attacking force. DAP is not bad, but PKR......seems to be on lost direction, aren't they?

Thinking about it again, is there any possibility that UMNO controlled media are succeeding?

In my humble opinion, PR needs to work harder. Seriously, because we need better leaders.

Politics aside, I have never been more impressed with our local film industry. In specific, this movie, loooooooooooooooooooooks awesome!

Gotta see it!

till next time,
assalamualaikum

The Challenge

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

Life is rather stressful nowadays. As expected, the more senior you become, the higher the expectation is placed on you. You are sort of, a role model for the juniors.

Hence, when corrected by your seniors, you tend to vent your anger unnecessarily. You will react, as if you are perfect and mistakes are something not part of you.

This is reality for me. I am the senior most at my level. I know there is always room for improvement.

Sand surfing - climbing steep sand mountain

I should not rest on my laurels now. Much obstacles ahead I need to overcome in realising my ambition to be a better man, if not the best.

till my next time,
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The Malays

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

I think it has to be re-made public that political awareness among the Malays in this country isn't that good.

Statistically proven in GE 2008 that the percentage of Malay voters turning out to cast their votes is lower than the Chinese.

Surprisingly, the Malays have the highest number of MPs in the Parliament.

Moving into modern society, this awareness that politics is an important aspect of our lives is undeniably important. I'm pretty sure politics exist everywhere, from your home to your office.

Some say politics is dirty, hence the ignorance. I beg to differ. Politics consisted of men and systems, and it's the former that gives b to the latter.

It is not about being fanatic to your label of preference, but one has to understand that 1 vote is important in shaping the future of our country.

To translate this into simple words, the Malays and all Malaysians should first and foremost, register themselves with Election Commissions. Make your voices heard.

Fence sitters are for those with no knowledge, no principals and low intergrity. Whoever your choice is, it is important. Never it is as important as casting your votes, really.

I have registered with EC a few months ago. Have you?

till next time,
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Gym

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

They say I have put on some weight.

To rectify that, I decided to become an active gym member.

Today marks the beginning of the 3rd week since the registration. The last time I stepped in to the gym was last week, before my sister's wedding.

Goodness me, I felt like I was back to square one. No stamina. Lacked motivation.

Imagine if I had missed for a month!!

InsyaAllah, I'll double the efforts tomorrow.

till next time,
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Lethargic

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

It was a rather strange night, last night. I arrived safely at destination at 7 pm. More or less 4 hours did I take from KL to Kulim.

The night before I had barely 6 hours of sleep.

Being obviously tired last night, I switched off everything from my comp to my Blackberry at 11 am. I tried, somehow my constant turn to right and left did not help either.

I finally managed to get a couple of hours eventually. How exactly is still a question. If there is somebody I really have to thank for is none other than Allah.

He kept me occupied the whole day. I was going to take a nap in the afternoon. Barely 5 minutes, I was asked to be at another ward.

Only Allah knows how tired I am at the moment.

At times, whenever I go through this period, I wish home was a few steps away. I can't deny, I yearn to return to KL.


KL is home.

Home.

Home.

Home.

till next time,
assalamualaikum

p/s check this out. A brand new iPhone 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maturity

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

I am truly grateful to Allah for being given the chance to spend a wonderful time with family last weekend.

I find it hard to believe that she is married. She is 24, mature enough to be a wife. To my eyes, she is still my younger sister. =)

I suppose it could be a hint that nobody is getting any younger. I will turn 28 at the end of next year. Not being able to step up to a higher level is boring, if you know what I mean. Stagnant sucks.

During this wedding, I got the chance to snap a photo with this gentleman, who makes headline more often than not, lately.


I respect for whatever he is fighting for. Having said that, that does not mean I agree with his ideas. Never.

till next time,
assalamualaikum

My 1 Malaysia

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in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

Lately, lots have been said on Ketuanan Melayu or Malay Supremacy.

To be honest, I don't feel it is necessary.


In my humble opinion, this thing has to go one day. Together with Chinese and Tamil schools. It doesn't have to be implemented abruptly. A target must be set that for instance, in 30 years from now, everyone will be on the same terms, regardless of their skin colour.


A race of Malaysian will then be the only identity for all us.

That is how I define a successful 1 Malaysia.

till next time,
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Blogging/Tweeting

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In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

Nowadays, with the widespread use of Twitter and Facebook, the power of blogging seems to be waning away. I do tweet, but the nature of my job prohibits me from becoming the next 'Aisehman' or 'Anwar Ibrahim'.

How to tweet when lots of patients need to your attention?

I am not that significant in the tweet world, but sometimes it gives you a good feeling that somebody like Nik Nazmi is following me on Twitter.

Blogging is still my cup of tea. Here I get to express my thoughts freely.

Lately, I have received a lot of wedding invitations. I feel great for them. Do I envy them? Yeah, to some extent.

Nothing to do with masculinity, I personally think the affinity between male and female runs in our bloods. Hence, the relationship and marriage.

My turn will come, InsyaAllah.

When it does, your addresses will be needed.

till next time,
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Inception

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In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

Inception is a really complicated movie yet very difficult to fathom the storyline.

A dream within a dream, which is a dream in the first place.

I should be studying right now. Dreams can come later. lol!

till next time
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