Living A Dream: Muslim World Tour

Salam & Hi!

I was bored to death! I just dunno what to do at home. I was screaming my lungs out (singing to some old Backstreet Boys songs) when i found this interesting video on youtube! Subhanallah... He is living everyone's dream! 

Muslim World Tour

This french Muslim guy, Gibran, he is travelling to the Muslim countries...for 2 years! He just started his world tour in Mecca and will end it in Madinah. 

My project is simple : I want to sleep every week in a different mosque, in a different country and interviewing the Muslims wherever I go. To show the reality of Islam through the videos I make and show the Muslims as they are.        -Gibran-

I think his effort in producing such video is indeed inspiring. May Allah ease his journey and inspire more people with the reality of Islam. 

-D-

Being ME: Islamic Women Conference

Salam & Hi! 

It is coming to town on the 30th of June! They had it in London and Manchester earlier this month. And now they are coming to Malaysia! 

I obviously do not know what to expect from the conference, but looking at the tentative and the speakers, i get all excited! My target is to enhance the understanding on the role of a Muslim Woman.

• Conference Program

1. The Power of Change – Dr. Fadila Grine

2. Free from all other masters, Empowering Women – Sis. Yasmin Mogahed

3. Muslim Women and the Ummah; Reality and Challenges – Dr. Halima Boukerroucha

4. How to increase your faith? – Sis. Raya Shokatfard

5. Achieving Balance, Inside Out – Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim

6. Inside Out – Nurturing our Soul – Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim

7. The importance of role models – why do we need them? – Sis. Myriam Francois-Cerrah

8. Do we need Islamic feminism? – Sis. Myriam Francois-Cerrah

• Parallel Workshops

• The Art of Mothering - Dr. Fadila Grine

• Early child development in light of the Qur’an & Sunnah - Dr. Hajah Sofia

• Unleash your potential - Sis. Jamilah Samian

• “The Greatest Love of All: Do we really love Allah most?” – Sis. Yasmin Mogahed

• How to increase your faith? – Sis. Raya Shokatfard

• Being Beautiful is about Being Me : A creative outlook in making the most out of “ME” – Sis. Haslina Ali

• Muslimah Awards
• Sisters’ Corner: “In Sakinah”
• ME and My Other Half

The ticket is RM150, and you can purchase here. 

It will be held at MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre.

Being ME Malaysia Homepage

Hope to see my girlfriends here! ^^

-D-

Bringing The Best Out Of Them

Salam & Hi!

Maybe i was out-dated, cuz i believe many people already knew about tis.

Anywhooo......

Its amazing (REALLY!) how tis young mother could teach her son and daughter to memorize Surahs of the Quran at the very early age. Watch the video below.. I promise you will feel sooooo overwhelmed! Subhanallah. 

See more to be inspired more.. Here is the mother's BLOG

I think the mother has inspired me in such (at least, at this stage), to set a dream to one day be just like her in educating my children. *man thats tough! but believe...nothing is impossible* Insya-Allah. 

Its nothing much more blessing for a mother than to see her children are all successful...in any ways.  And  plus, Islam promises a good child is the parents' share for the Akhirah. As well, the doa made by a good child for the parents will always be accepted. 

Reading the mother's blog, made me understand, why mothers always want the best out of their children. Also, i understand a lil more why parents (rather than focusing on mothers only) are always trying their best to give as proper education as possible for their children, so that... (up to a point where) no schools, no universities, even no working companies will ever want to turn down their child's application. Well, thats how world operates today, really! The best man wins!

p/s: And to prove how parents are concern about their child's education, the baby-educating toy company profits billions per year. 

-D-

People Whom I Stalk (Everyday)

Salam & Hi!

Err... I think the post title is somewhat too honest? Dont bother. Just keep reading. I'm not doing crime here, nor am i teaching you to become a stalker!

In this process of growing up (i AM still really so very young) i am in the phase of learning.. Is learning the right word? Or searching for identity? Or simply wanting to know how others live their life? Well, whatever it is, the root of it is i follow up these people everyday.. Blog, twitter, facebook or even on youtube. *apa nak jadi nie?? Scaryyyyy~* Neyyh, i think everydody stalks! Right? >.<

1. Wardina Safiyya

She is a good role model! So yeah. Worth stalking! =P I like how she thinks and acts. She has the kinda thinking that is applicable to my generation i would say. Its proven! when, people around my age, adore her that much.

Blog 

Twitter

Facebook

2. Vivy Yusof

Thanks to Ninie, a blogger & a bestfriend of mine, who introduced me to proudduck. Now it has become my daily essential! I admire how hardworking Vivy is in living her life and how she always wants the best out of everything. 

3. Amena

Thanks to her, I know how to wear my shawl (apart crediting my sister).  She is the founder of PearlDaisy  , an online shopping webpage, selling hijabs and clothing. But i know her from her hijab tutorials on her youtube channel, which from where i learn different styles of wearing the hijab (apparently, i only wear the same old style).

4. Hana Fedora

I'm blaming Ninie again! This was also her suggestion. We both like reading what Hana Fedora has to say about her married life. Plus, she is a mom now!

5. Dr. Halina SMS

She is an anesthetic (was a medical student like i am now, and a doctor like i will be in the future!) and barely a supermommy (me in the future as well, amiin..)!  I like reading her blog because she always talks about her lil baby girl, Bella. Awww... Reading her blog always an awe moment. I'll go "awwww" for almost every paragraph and to almost every picture on her blog. 

6. Diana Rikasari

Credit to Aqilah, a blogger & a dear childhood (or name any -hood too) friend,  because introducing hot chocolate & mint almost 3 years ago! This was actually the first blog i addicted to. I like how Diana is sooo creative in her pictures (i strongly believe she edits her own pictures) and in her writings! As well, she proves passion is the key to success! I witness the progress of her shoe company called UP!

Think i should stop now before someone gets freaked-out by the amount of people i stalk per day! 

-D- 

Children & Future Society

Salam & Hi!

The other day, i was watching a video from Nouman Ali Khan, entitle Of Aliens & Priorities. He highlighted that we are always concern on the tiny things when there are, a lot more SERIOUS, SOCIETY DAMAGING issues to be dealt with. The example he gave was, rather than questioning about the existence of aliens and whether or not to celebrate the birthday of Prophet s.a.w., we neglected there are youngsters who are using drugs!  Which i kinda agree with. 

In the video, what he is mainly trying to say is, there are a lot of Potential Muslims with Potential Intellects. So why not maximise the potential by exploring within the area of expertise and come out with something that is beneficial to the society. AGAIN! He is right! 

I came to think of this seriously.. And to be honest, i dont know whether i still wanna become a Dermatologist. I have been so interested in children's development lately. Why? Because i think we can make serious improvement to the society by intervene the children development. Good upbringings, great future human beings!

Therefore, i have decided to make some simple researches and do some readings to get to know about this matter more. 

-D- 

Navy is the New Black

Salam & Hi! =)

I've been browsing Kate Spade's blog every now n then. Apparently, looking at those too-good-to-be-true- highly UNAFFORDABLE dresses, handbags n shoes, does make me feel good! n STRESS FREE! *weirdly, yes! n there are even pricey but terribly gorgeous stationaries!* =P hurrm, somehow i think its da artistic perspective of da blog that really caught my attention... i can see that, they dont just "sell", but they actually help people to "buy"! u get wut i mean? can u see da difference? =))

n i found tis commercial video so artistic! =))

A video by : Christopher Silas Neal

Kate Spade has wut they called "our colour of the month".. n for tis December, its NAVY! =D

Personally i think navy is a classy colour.

As well, tis quote is kinda true.. *hinting for another shopping gate-away??*

Carolyne Roehm

Epic Independent Women!

She's living in wut we all wanna call HOME! =D

Stress-free me! =D

-Dur-

The Secret

Salam n Hi! =)

Hurrmm, i'm supposed to be studying for anatomy.. (at least, that was da plan for tis morning) when i feel like writing a post. =P its raining outside, cant go to da library

I kinda into exams... hurrm "kinda" ?? =P well actually, i found it hard to keep my motivation sky high E-V-E-R-Y D-A-Y! To tell da truth, i admire my uncle! (yes! apparently, i have an uncle who is in 2nd year medicine. ngee* ) he scored 3.86 for his first semester! 0.O i know he worked really hard for it! i wanna be just like him! i want an excellent CGPA too! *too much of exclaimationary sentences?* huhu.

He is the happiest one!

Then i remember this video i used to watch in college... it is a..i could say a film, in addition to Rhonda Byrne's famous "The Secret". i tell ya, it helps a looot! it does, all the time! =D

Please, have a glimpse at it.

Well, I believe when we FOCUS on what we REALLY want, we'll attract it to us. Because, we'll find ways to achieve it! n as well, i would like to add.. PRAY. Its a powerful action, definitely! n its a key to every success. and, BE PATIENT. =)) Like Prof. Dr. Murhaya (owh, she's an Ophthalmologist, working at Prince Court Med Centre in Kuala Lumpur) said in her book,

learning about God's creation is never easy...

i have to agree, it is NOT easy! (i admire her too! very much..!)

Thus, I summarize,

FOCUS on what you REALLY want

(not what u DONT want!)

ACTIONs

(Plan for it, work on da plan, n PRAY)

Tawakkal (Trust)

(after all... what you give, u get back)

Now i'm sounding like a motivator or something (which i'm not even close to!)... Its just a sharing. Its good for me too. I would wanna do the same thing i said here.. Dun wanna be tin kosong!

p/s : pray for my success! I wanna be a good doctor!

p/s : i'm Thankful to be surrounded by lovely people. Alhamdulillah. =))

-Dur-

An email from Led.

Salam n Hi!

Woke up today with tis feeling, I MISS MY DADDY! *pulaaak*

So, wut i did was sent him an email. n here's wut i got back in about less than an hour.

Dear Durrah,

It's nice to hear from you, although virtually you're as close as your mama's hp/computer. Other than unpredictable rain, things are OK here.

I'm not too worried about food. Halal food are quite easy to get nowadays.

Hope you'll do well with your study and can be in the dean's list, or that of equivalent status. Fixed your goal and be determined to get it, Usaha & tawakkal, our doa' will always be for you.. Budget your spending, so you'll have a little bit of surplus from your monthly allowance. This is another habit that you should form from now ...

Take care.

Luv,

Led

*tears*

-Dur-

Celine Dion

Salam n Hye!

Well, i was about to start "research" on my psychology scrapbook n ethics essay, when i suddenly feel like writing a post! oppss. =P

I'm in da mood of listening to Celine Dion's song! She's inspirational. There is always a rite song for each moment i'm facing thru! =)

As in today... I MISS MY MOM sooo badly! N suddenly tis song popped up!

*literally cried while listening*

p/s:

i wish to watch Celine singing...live! Like in a concert or something. Caesers Palace anyone?

Ninie Love.. U nak bawak i pergi Vegas x?? =P

Well, i missed her Taking Chances World Tour when she came to Malaysia, cuz i was in MRSM... MARA Trial SPM! *again, literally cried sbb xdapat pergi*

Huge fan,

-DuR-

Choc Cake & Perfume.. =)

Salam & Hi!

I'm soo happy today! Like VERY HAPPY!

Special thanks to Aunty Gaik for the lovely card, ang pow & perfume (OMG! i've been thinking of getting a new one for myself before flying off actually!) *senyum2*

O___O

Wonderful! ^__^

I need all the luck you can wish! =))

hurrmmm... Whats Better Than CHOCOLATE CAKE ?? yummm. especially this chocolate cake from Chocolate World. The Best so far! My Current Favourite! Serious Addiction!

its Selamat Hari Raya box. =)

Deli-cious!

Made my day!!

~DuR~

New Year's Resolution

SalaM n Hye !

Started my day well, PREETY AWESOME! =)) went breakfast with Nadz, Ali n Beb... N theennn...... *jalan2 n naik b#t??* sampaai tengah hari.... LOVE U GUYS A LOT!!!

Yeah i know agak cliche, masuk thun baru je New Year's Resolution... But for the sake of self-improvement n self-motivation to sketch a BETTER + MORE adventurous life, why not? =))

Lets Begin !

EDUCATION

1. Pass the interview with Irish Consortium (dengan jayanya! without any regret xjawab mcm itu n ini!) .......as well as in interviews wit Cardiff or Aberdeen (kalu dapat nant)...... Insya-Allah....

2. Be among the 50s who get into Medical School in Ireland!

3. of course, AAA in A-levels! Hope sangat A* in Chemistry!! *come on! come on! COME ON!*

4. Fly to Ireland or the UK in Sept/Oct 2011 !!

5. Gain my SPM spirit back!! (I miss myself...!!)

6. Get my math brain to work! after all, Math is totally RAD !! =DD

FAMILY/FRIENDS

1. Help Mama to masak MORE n MORE often.... (cuz i know she loves it (that MUCH!) if someone accompanied her during masak time...)

2. Not to langgaq another road divider.... *OMG, malunye* so that Led's money dun have to go to the tauke bengkel kreta anymore....

3. Not to insert Ali's name when singing... "I'll catch a Grenade for ya, Ali.....!" (pelik-ly, he doesnt like it when i sing his name aloud... should be proud la kan?)

4. Keep telling Beb "ada woooo (a small crawling creature with long tail n can bite!) dalam stor"....! (she believes, if cakap tipu, then wuteva we cakap tipu tu will become real!) =DD

5. As for Nadz, please teach me to wear selendang! Come on!

6. Skype wit Se7en.... JOM!

7. Hula-hula Escapade with Gdees..... (tis year... pretty please...?)

8. Dinner wit Aqilah, Suhaib, Alyaa n Hazirah.....

9. Catch a movie ngan Adeq.... (Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa?)

HEALTH

1. Sila turun lagi 3kg.... Please2.....

2. Finish up my vitamin supplements.... (xpernah habiskan, believe it??!)

3. Say no to shoulder n back pain! Solution, Jogging!

4. Fitness!!

BOOKS/NOVELS

1. Sidney Sheldon's..... =DD

2. How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman

3. DSLR for dummies..... (any reading materials will do.... i wanna know how to use DSLR better than juz set auto/flash off...)

4. All Jeff Kinney's Diary of Wimpy Kid!

5. Finish up Awaken The Giant Within by Anthony Robbins...

6. The Secret! Rhonda Bryne

IBADAH

1. Solat sunat Rawatib.... (top-up!)

2. Solat sunat Dhuha.... (Aqilah, thanks for the advise!! I'll remember forEVA)

3. Bangun malam..... (Jadi hamba-Nya yg banyak beryukur... be strong! BE STRONG!)

SHOOPING

1. Get new tudung! (wearing new style) =DD

2. Fancy Hair Bands....!

3. Tis kinda dress Giuliana wore on E! news....

4. Platform Heels for goin to weddings....

5. Buffalo! the external hard-disk

SELF

1. Become more mature! n professional!

May All My Wishes Come True....

Sekian. Happy New Year Everyone! May we appreciate our time better.... =))

-DuR-