Monday, August 13, 2007

World Map of Happiness

I was browsing through the Internet just now to find some stuffs... Then, I stumbled upon this research by University of Leicester, a uni I once hoped to get into... Know what I found??

The World Map of Happiness...

I am just happy looking at the name.. ahaha.

Well, happiness is mainly gauged by wealth, health and education (the page mentioned something out correlation but... IB stats ruled out this one... so, have no clue about them!) What's more interesting is that, Malaysia's in the top 20, at no. 17 to be exact, on top of all Asian countries, except for Brunei. Yes, Brunei did better than us. They made it to top 10 in fact...

Whoa!! Isn't that amazing?? So, can we conclude that Malaysians are a bunch of happy people?? I can say that I am!

Oh, you can try and visit this page... don't have the full listing though...

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/48276.php

Happy happy happy me!!

But, you know what's the ultimate happiness?? A love for family, friends, and foes... yup,, foes included... AND not forgetting, Lots of love for Allah, Ar-Rasul s.a.w and the Ummah...

"He it is Who sent down peace of reassurance into the hearts of the believers that they might add faith unto their faith. Allah's are the hosts of the heavens and the earth, and Allah is ever Knower, Wise." (Al-Fath 48:4)

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Islam in Russia

I just remember something. One of the days we had in Russia, we visited the Kremlin, the centre of Russian administration... where Vladimir Putin has his offices (He has two offices - I think). So, in the Kremlin itself, there are 7 churches, each has its own function. You see, during the Tsar-ruling time, the Tsar would have a church to himself, he doesn't share. So, one church was for him, another for his wife, one for the coronation.... and some more I just can't remember the details... I even got to see a procession in a church which was... em... scary but beautiful. Russia is a centre of Orthodox Christianity. So, during the procession, I saw a couple of ladies wearing full hijab (I can say this... can I?) Huhu, I was proud... but sad thinking that they aren't Muslims....

Nonetheless,what I want to share is that what I saw at the Museum in Kremlin... yes, they have a museum in the compound... (Imagine Kremlin as a gated community, maybe like Istana Negara with lots of buildings.. and those who caught tresspassing, will be sent to Siberia!!)

There were a few armours given to the Tsars, worn by the tsar (and his soldiers) and so forth.. what is interesting is that one of the armours has Arabic inscription on it... I can't remember what it said (or is it I couldn't read it??) but the point is... It's ARABIC!!!

Huhu, I was so proud thinking that the Muslims reached Russia during that time... even though Muslim's aren't the biggest group there, or should I say prctising Muslims... knowing that the effort was done was uplifting...

It gave some sort of 'semangat' for me to be really keen on this path that I chose. I no longer want to be labelled as a 'scratch and win' Muslim, but a true Muslim who chose her own path. Yes, thanks to my mom and dad who did wonderful job shaping me into this...

YEEHAW!!! let's do it people... Let's the spread the words of peace... spread Salam... Spread Islam...!!!

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Life in Russia

I never wrote this before... but after a few friends asking how's Russia bla bla bla and I kept on telling the same stroy... why don't I just relate it here...and stop bothering about telling it to the world. Sounds nice??

Yup!

Russia was last month's story.. huhu, took a while to actually absorb what happened there. Stayed there for 10 days, sponsored by the government (Thanx!). The main point is... is happiness and satisfaction is 100%, I think I'll give my 10 days there a 70%. A 'B' for the trip... sounds pretty good ain't it? Well, if you compare to Korea which I gave 150%... does it still sound good??

Nah, I'm not condemning anyone... just a few cents...

But, one lesson I learned in Russia is the treacherous overseas life (oooppsss.. exaggerating!). Few challenges:
1. Language : Please practice on your sign language coz in a country where most people speak only native language, or refuse to speak other language... sign language is a treasure!!

2. Food : Where ever you go, don't forget to bring some local food. Be it the famous serunding Klate, rendang tok perak (not advisable since it's moist...) and lots of instant noodles. Their taste will be different and the status of us being Muslims makes it more meaningful. Huhu, gotta be really careful what you eat. SEAFOOD ONLY!!
oh, there was one time I was really x15 hungry... and they stopped by the hotdog kiosk letting everyone buy something... I can just smell, hoping the smell would at least calm me... The smell was exactly the same as in Malaysia. But I wonder what the ingredients are...

3. Yourself : Well, this is kinda subjective. You see... other people have the tendency to hold people or stand very closely to take photos... wah!!!! I am so scared when I relate this... But the moral is... stand up to your principle and in this case... don't just simply go with the flow... coz trust me, you'll be regretful.. BIG time!

Hmm... I met a few people from other countries and as I get to know them better, I get to know that they are Muslims... they were so surprised as I had my hijab on, and that I'm practicing my religion as my way of life. They say that religion, or Islam, is only like a tradition in their country. Not many people practice it anymore... I felt like crying when I heard this. How can a Muslim utter such words?? It broke my heart knowing that. And my heart shattered thinking again that I didn't work as hard to convince her that practicing Islam is really beautiful.

Huhu... I hope that that will not happen to me, my family, my friends, or Malaysia. I still believe that Islam will be strong here, like it was in the 15th century...

Ya Rabbi, please guide us as You are our Guide, only You we worship, and only You we ask fro help..... amin ya rabbal alamin.

Uhuks... I think I'm going down with a fever...

Friday, August 10, 2007

Posting 1 2 3

Hmm... I thought of posting sumthing... but, suddenly I feel one big chunk of laziness has befallen upon me... so, not today... But I want to say something...

Alhamdulillah... I made my decision after one week of deliberation... which really took a toll on me.. Hai, camne nak jadi doctor who has to make quick and correct decision ni? I've so indeisive in this matter (which not to be discussed here...)

Uhuks... having a sore throat.. perhaps from the thinking?? Huhu, tense can really get me. Once I'm tensed, everything would go haywire...

ok.. it has been erm.. half an hour of writing.. with intervals helping my mom cooking lunch (basically the only thing I do to help around). Lunch is almost ready... yay!!

I hope my decision pays off...

Tawakkal 'alallah... Trust Him, He will provide the best for you.. and me... ;)