RAMADHAN

Ramadhan is related to when the Al-quran was revealed, the battle of 'Badr', and the significance of 'lailatulqadar'. Ramadhan is like God's gift to us, kind of like a bonus in terms of the multiplied 'pahala' for good deeds and vice versa if we do sins. During this period, the gates of heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are shut, and the 'syaitan'(devils) are tied up.

To me, the fasting month comes with it a sense of peace and tranquility in myself and the surrounding around me. It is hard to specifically describe but i do feel the sense of calmness, stillness, serenity, togetherness and the sense of giving throughout the month.

In conjunction to this, I do want to express during this period i automatically am a better person. I wonder sometimes, why it is not automatic on normal days?? I guess the answer is simple. We are humans and its the 'syaitan' than invades, manipulate and influence us to do bad.

During the fasting month, i like going to the Baazar and the 'Pasar Ramadhan'. I enjoy the part where all muslims are seen buzy buying for break fast, the scenery of the colourful canopies and the flamboyant 'kuih's', and all sorts of food to choose from. The only thing i do not like about these places is the fact i get too greedy because everything seems mouth watering. I tend to buy too much and end up eating only half of what i bought. Then i start beating myself up, reminding that people in Sumalia are struggling to just even stay alive due to food shortage and here i am wasting food away. haih!

Oh and Tarawikh! erk.. I have done none yet this year (blushing).. I must find the time to go and performe it. If i am at home, Dad will be the 'Imam' and lead us all. I have to admit it does bring our family closer together

I am a big eater. I have a gigantic appetite so do not be fooled by my skinny anorexic figure. Refraining myself from food is one big test for me. I always get laughed at because my stomach always rumbles and grumbles. I remembered last week i attended 'Tadarus', it was perfect silence except for the person reading the versus excerpted from the Holy Quran. Of all things, my stomach just had to embarrass me in front of the others. It suddenly lead out a long whinny grumble which made the people around me starting to giggle. I wonder if the person who was reading the versus felt offended, thinking we were laughing at her.. If you ever read this, we are sorry!.. Not about u dear.. Honest!