A third of Ramadhan

Alhamdulillah it's 10 Ramadhan already. I hope it's not too late to wish everyone Ramadhan Mubarak. Let's make this Ramadhan better than the last one.

This is our first Ramadhan in our own house. Still adjusting of the space that we need to walk to get something and of course the stairs. Yelah, sebelum ni asyik tinggal kat apartment je, semua within hand reach. But of course no complain of the extra steps which also mean we have more space now.

This year I'm going to take the Ramadhan advantage as much as I can. Last year was bad, so this year I want to improve, InsyaAllah. So far I don't miss any puasa yet. Praying hard I will not miss any puasa this time around and of course praying hard I don't need to miss solat for the next 9 months.

I think this year bazaar Ramadhan is not interesting anymore. The food price has increased or they just maintained the same price but with lesser portion. I tried to cook (since I got new and bigger kitchen, kena la semangat kan) when I reached home earlier or during weekend. Alhamdulillah this year we don't overly excited to eat everything. Just want to maintain this phase and eat moderately.

However, I teringin nak makan that ayam golek at Bangi roadside. I wonder it still there or moved already. One of the best ayam golek. And I want to have murtabak singapore. Wonder where can I get it?

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Sandakan trip

Finally my open ticket that was bought under last year's budget is utilised. I'm going to Sandakan finally.

It's actually for my project involving dredging and jetty. I followed my stakeholders for site briefing and didn't expect much from this trip. But I was surprised that my dotted line manager coming along too for her contract kick off. I ended up joined her meeting and she joined my site briefing too.

Since we were big group now to a small terminal in Sandakan, the terminal manager become our tour guide. He was there for 3 years already and knew the local favourite's. So this business trip become seafood trip.

On the first day we arrived, we ate at Ocean King Restaurant. The fish was so fresh and first time ever I ate siput tarik. Not bad. But I prefer siput sedut. Dinner, the TM brought us to Pasir Puteh Restaurant. We have lobster noodle, more fishes and again I tried another new seafood for my tastebud, it is prawn mantis. It is good. The taste remind me of crab plus lobster. So good.. I forgot to take picture.

After that he took us around to the new Sandakan town where the city not yet slept as compared to the old Sandakan town that already quiet at 10pm.

Thr next day, TM told us to skip hotel breakfast and we would try local food again. This time around we went to water village where the Sim Sim restaurant situated. It was low tide and you can see rubbish every where under the house. Not a scenary you want to see especially if you are heading for a breakfast. He ordered konlo mee, squid and tofu. I'm not a breakfast person, so this is big breakfast for me.

Since we had a big breakfast, everyone agreed to have late lunch. Lunch only happened at almost 4 since some of us have meetings and I have 2 back to back call. This time around I actually glad we are not going for another seafood! We went to Kedai Kopi Sate Tradisi which actually served quite nice satay. Of course I tasted better but this one is different. Usually I ate satay with nasi impit, but this one, they served bread. And the bread was quite nice.

With that, that's the end of my 1 night trip to Sandakan. My colleagues wanted to do the tourist stuff like visit Sipilok, portugese monkey and I wanted to shop for seafood but of course we did't have time to do any of that. But the group that came on this trip was one funny bunch and we ended laughing non-stop throughout the whole trip.

That was definitely a business trip to remember.

konlo mee


siput tarik


View from my hotel. I stayed at Four Points by Sheraton. The newest hotel in Sandakan.

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My first time...

I have to admit one thing. At the age of *ehem* *ehem* ( a woman will never reveal her age), I never donate blood. Not ever once. Not that I'm afraid of needles, but I never had the chance. I was underweight, got migraine and long list of reasons for not to do it. But deep inside me I know it is just excuses not to donate.

Sempat lagi ambil gambar :p

So yesterday I have made up my mind that today I will donate my blood for the first time of my life. In conjunction of Safety Day of my company, there would be a blood donation drive and I will use this opportunity to do my part. My husband said that it is not painful, the most painful part is when they taking a small sample of blood to check your blood type. Oookayyyyy.. such a confident statement from someone who can't stand blood and needles, let alone donate blood. Iye je kan lah.. hehe (at the end, his statement was actually true!)

So I registered myself and donated the blood. Another of my colleague joined together (ok, she was the one who motivated me to donate actually), while 2 were restricted from donating coz they had an acupuncture less than 1 year and end up cheering us and the other colleague was there just to support us. So much love in the building! 

The best part of all of this, it wasn't painful at all! I felt light-headed after that and used that excuse to go home a bit early.. hehe.. It was wonderful experience for me as I postponed to do this for so many years and when I finally have the courage to do it, it was so simple and fast. I have wasted so many years with my excuses. Haih.. 

Therefore, from this day onwards, I will try to donate blood as much as I can as long as I'm able to do it. So for all of you out there, don't give excuses to donate blood. It wasn't painful at all. Your blood can saves lives :)

Coming home soon

Live blogging from our house. Can't wait to move. We targeting before Ramadhan InsyaAllah.

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Busy May

Wah lau... this month is so pack with so many activities. So many celebration - my birthday, hubby's birthday, my brother's birthday, Mother's day and our anniversary. So my mom squeezed everything in one dinner in Las Vacas in SS5 Kelana Jaya. That was the most delicious steak ever. Now Tomy Roma's is number 2. I don't really like beef but this one, I really like it. We went there without any thought of reserving a table and we arrived there, we were lucky to get a table! It was mother's day weekend and it was fully booked (except 1 table apparently). As usual, every year mak has to paid mother's day dinner :p. You know why, coz mak always forgot my birthday (but remember his son-in-law birthday!) and she will always have to pay the dinner for redemption. Not a model daughter, yes I am.

Besides the 1st weekend that we went to take a break in Penang, other weekends were filled with more house related survey and shopping. It was so tiring and stressful. Why stressful? Coz I need to wear my designer and CFO hat at the same time. While hubby examining and questioning the sales person about a stuff, I quietly open my budget document to see if it is within the budget. Thank you for the invention of smartphone, my CFO work is now paperless. 

The good part of this whole arrangement, I don't have to be the project manager. Oh man, I can't imagine the stress level I will have if I have to be one. I just observed my husband how he has to coordinate the main contractor, sub contractors and the worst of all, the designer which is me! I will freak out for every little details that contractor missed, wrongly did and whenever they send out the invoices. Now every time a small mistake come up, he will say, don't freak out, today I found out bla bla. When he said that, I become calmer and can think rationally.  Haha. I can't help it but this house is our big project and the amount of money we spend just to renovate it, it better be perfect. Now he goes to the site every day as this is the crucial part where they are doing the finishing part. All wet works are done, Alhamdulillah.

The funny part of this whole process is that I have become so attached with this project. I dreamed about the house and missed the house if I didn't see it for few days. I need to see with my own eyes the progress and hubby's pictures are not enough. At work, I talked about it all the time with my colleague who luckily is renovating her house too. We shared ideas and cheap findings and of course sharing our experiences. 

Well, my hubby has made a conclusion that we are not going to do any major renovation again in the future. It is so stressful I tell you. And not good for your relationship too. If you think planning a wedding is already a handful and stressful, wait till you doing major renovating. Trust me, I've done both.

10 Years

10 years ago, your friends told you that we are not suitable for each other.

But you ignored them and asked me to be your girlfriend.


10 years ago, my friends advised me that we shouldn't be together.

But I ignored them and accepted your proposal.



Now, 10 years later, I'm glad you asked me and I said yes.




Happy 10th Anniversary Boyfriend!

Sharing the joy

Wow, it's May already. You know what's mean? It means my birthday is in 4 days and my last birthday in my 20s. Ahh... I'm getting old (wiping sweat). And of course this is my favourite month of the year. My boyfriend and I are celebrating our 10th year anniversary. Yippee..

This year, for this birthday, instead of only receiving, I would like to give. To share this joy with others. No details will be shared on this, coz Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "Seven (types of) people will be covered with Allah's shade on a day when there is no shade but His Shade, (from among them) a man who gives a charity hiding it, that (even) his left hand does not know what his right hand has spent".

So shhh..

The dream kitchen

We went to meet our kitchen cabinet designer today to see our kitchen design. MasyaAllah, he seemed to be have mind reading power. He drew exactly what is on my mind. No, it's even better. He even remembered what colour I chose. Honestly, I don't even remember telling him that.

Then, he showed the quotation. Tetiba nak pitam tengok total harga.

So anybody out there wants to sponsor this? I will hang your picture in my kitchen. Hehe...

Ps: the renovation is running a bit slow but smoothly. Now, all the tiny little details part is coming soooonnn..

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Umrah Part 1: Preparing for the journey

The last time I went to Umrah, I told myself that the next visit would be with a husband by my side. Sometimes what you said can be a prayer too and almost 10 years later, I was called by Him to be His guest with a husband by my side. However this time around was the first time I went umrah without arwah Pak and arwah Mek. It really sadden me as they were not joining us not because they are busy or sick but they are already gone. But despite that, I'm glad I'll be going to Mekah and Madinah with my husband. 

I remembered when my husband suggested to go Umrah and the first thing I asked him was, 'Can I go with you?' Of course la can kan... If cannot, WWIII will be happening soon. Haha.. The moment he said yes, I was super happy and suddenly I felt like I want to go now. My longing to Masjidil Haram was unbearable. We wanted to go in Ramadhan last year but the date was too close so we decided to go in December. But we found out that Saudi Arabia didn't give out Umrah Visa yet as it was just right after Haj and they will be issuing the free visa from end of January onwards. I was so disappointed when I heard that. That's mean we have to postpone again. So February I said but then I found out my brother's reception in February. Finally I told my husband, by hook and crook we will go umrah in March. I cannot wait any longer. My heart was crying out loud to be in Mekah and Madinah. Finally, after calculating the perfect date (between my menses cycle), we decided that mid-March is the best time. The good thing about a man that any dates is best for him, but we women, the best is make sure that it will not fall during your period time. If not, rugi la... duduk hotel je la (happened to me once).

Next, finding the travel agent. Previously, all was done by arwah Pak. I just packed my bag and off I went. But now, being an adult come this responsibility. Did you know that there are a LOT of travel agency for umrah in Malaysia alone. All type of packages out there that looked almost the same but different. Pening-pening. Finally we picked the best two based on relatives' recommendations - Andalusia and MAS Holiday. I don't know why but my heart said MAS Holiday so strongly. Finally we decided to take MAS Holiday as their group is quite small compared to Andalusia. And I'm glad I made that decision. They are really good of taking care of the group and provide a lot of extras to us.

Let me give some review of MAS Holiday Lambaian Kaabah package.

Our group was only consisted of 22 jemaah and there were 3 mutawwif that taking care of us - 2 qualified ustaz and 1 trainee. Before departure, they have free kursus umrah in MAS training centre in Kelana Jaya. Since it's under MAS, obviously we will take MAS Airlines. And since we are under MAS directly, we were given seats in upper deck of 747 and I love it coz I don't have to share toilets with a lot of people. Hehe. During ziarah, the mutawwif gave us detailed account of the history of each site we visited. They also have tazkirah in between the prayers which I found it really helpful and insightful. When one of the jemaah is sick, they really take care and always ask us we are ok or need any help. The hotel in both Mekah and Madinah were not far from the mosques and provided ok meals.

However one week before departure, Allah tried me with one of the test - health.  I was so stressful at work as I have to finish all the work before my 2 weeks leave and it was not very helpful to have a boss that make my work slower. Finally I woke up with a painful heartburn which mean my gastritis is back. I went to clinic twice and the doctor wanted to give me MC that I have to decline as I have so many work to do. And at the same time my work laptop couldn't connect to office VPN which mean working from home is out of question. When I can't work from home, my stress level increase tremendously. Zainal was worried coz in few days we are going to umrah and here I was crying in pain. I prayed to Allah please don't let me get sick and please let me have my appetite back. I started to calm and slowly delegated my works to my colleagues and finally one day before the departure, the stressful me was gone and I was so eager to go. I shut my brain from thinking about work and focus to worship to my Creator. 

Alhamdulillah the day finally come.

Can't wait

Alhamdulillah the house renovation is going well. Can't wait to move to our own house. InsyaAllah before Ramadhan we target to move in...

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Good night sleep

Sometimes in life we took simple little things for granted like good night sleep. After spending 4 nights in the hospital, the first night back at home felt such a bliss that I don't want to wake up at all.

All 4 nights when I was in the hospital, not a single night I slept more than 3 hours straight. The first few nights were terrible. Coughing badly every hour, nose blocked and stomach pain. Then the room was not dark enough as I have to switch on a light for the nurses. Every few hours the nurses would come to take my temperature and blood pressure. At 6am, a medication nurse would come and forced me to take drugs when i'm barely awake. If i'm unlucky, the drip would finish during the night and infusion pump alarm would blasted throughout the night.

So when doctor gave a green light to go home and recover at home, I was excited. The first night at my parents home, I slept like a baby. No more light to be on, nurses waking me up to check my vital and the best of all, my cough and flu has almost stopped which provided me with a good night sleep.

As I awaked on my first morning at home, looking at my loved ones beside me, I realized I never appreciate a good night sleep before. At that moment I felt so grateful as Allah still give me a chance to have a good night sleep. Alhamdulillah...

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Watching Duke basketball

I know I'm lying if I said I don't miss my life back in US. I've been dreaming in my sleep about places in US these past few weeks. Like I dreamed I went shopping in Marshall's and picnic at Duke Garden. But today, the event that took place in Duke made me missed Durham even more. What else than Duke vs UNC basketball rivalry.

I missed watching Duke basketball live, whether in the stadium itself, with other Dukies around the campus TV or at my apartment. The energy was amazing. To watch live in Cameron Indoor Stadium itself, you have to queue up to 2 hours or more, no matter if it is in winter or spring. Then in the stadium, there's no seating area for the graduate students. So the whole 2 hours game, you are standing up. You are jumping, cheering and shouting all the time. It is so crazy. Crazy beautiful.

This afternoon Malaysia time, there's a match between Duke and UNC at UNC ground. I was following the live updates from tweeter. UNC was leading all the way but few minutes before the game over, Duke was catching up. But the last 10 seconds, something wonderful happened. Austin Rivers got hold the ball and threw it for 3-pointer. The ball went into the hop when the clock turned to zero. And guess what? Duke won by just 1 point. You should see the face of all UNC.. haha.

There's a tradition in Duke, when we won against UNC, we will burn the benches.. Yup, those benches was build for that. The first semester I went to Duke, no benches got burned but lately I realized Duke must been building a lot of benches nowadays. Haha. I witnessed one burning ceremony during my last semester. Again, crazy! Don't worry, we got permit to do that.

Below are the pictures took when I was there in 2010 win!

Waaaa.. I want to go back to Duke, Durham and US. Even just for visiting. Hmmm.. maybe I should ask my company to send me there someday ;)

Ps: there is a saying in Duke and it is GTHC which mean Go To Hell Carolina! 

The making of our dream home: The beginning

One of my new year wish for this year is to move to our own house at least in May. Yes, our own sweet little dream house. I want to record all the journey in building our love nest in this blog of mine. 

The house that we bought is a second hand intermediate double storey linked house that never been renovated since ermm.. 1980s? The good news is that since it is in original state, we can change whatever we want but the bad news is there's a lot of changes need to be done. In short, major renovation!

Me who has an ambition to be an architect (besides astronomer but never engineer) is so happy to take this project especially it's going to be my own house. I declared myself to be the chief of designer and Zainal is of course the project manager. We also have other responsibilities like CFO (me- was forced to) and CEO (Zainal - self-appointed).

However there is a challenge being a designer and also finance controller. How am I gonna let my creative juice flow if every time I saw a beautiful product that suitable for the house, I have to think if this will also fit our budget. OMG, see how evil my husband's plan is. Initially he's the CFO but after hearing all my ideas, he decided I should be both so I can be creative within budget. To tell the truth, it's not easy and very stressful.

Anyway, after scouting for best house loans we finally decided on HSBC as they gave the best rate. Then we just used the lawyer that the bank used for ourselves too. Well, not our best decision as they keep on delaying my request until now. Now, they are my daily call to chase them. What a hassle.

While waiting to get our money for renovating, I started my role. I used Google SketchUp to draw the house plan as I don't have the house plan. We went to the house and measured every area. Then my job was to draw back the sketches accurately using a proper software. I was debating whether to use AutoCad or SketchUp but decided to use SketchUp since it is specialized for drawing building plan and can draw 3D easier than AutoCad. Glad I made that decision as it is indeed easier than AutoCad but the function a bit limited compared to AutoCad. So I recommend to use SketchUp if you want to draw house plan and you are not an architect.

After few discussion with my CEO, we came out with the final design. The house will have a library/study room, bigger kitchen, laundry room (inspired by Meg house in Durham), a glass room (or I called it Zainal's room) and of course a walk-in wardrobe. Other than that, the house will maintain it's original structure. 

We put up a 'board' using majong paper at our rent house that served as out idea board for the project. All ideas, details and processes were pasted there for reference. It was situated at the our dining area and every day we will pass through it. It's a constant reminder about our future house =)

The board at first day (excuse me for the pink wall, my landlord must really love pink & purple coz he painted the whole living room and dining area in these colour):

House plan - the current and proposed plan

Not-so-current idea board (coz now is more crowded than this):

I used post-it note, something that I learned at Duke for brainstorming especially for processes. 

That's all for now. I will continue the next step that we took after we agreed on the design.

From stress to gastric pain to acid reflux to almost asthma

Kekadang bukan bermakna tak boleh memandu boleh buat kerja di rumah, tetapi maksud adalah lebih mendalam dari itu. Kekadang ia adalah indication orang itu tidak sihat dan tak boleh bekerja.

Just because you need something urgent from me, your comment is not relevant anymore. You are the one who delay it, so don't push it to me and made it my urgency.

Haiyooo.. Doktor dah cakap jangan stress tapi macam mana tak stress, baru dapat cuti sakit tak sampai separuh hari pun penuh dengan phone call yang menyakitkan hati. Ok, no more unknown phone call after this. I want to rest and sleep.

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4 years of bliss

Alhamdulillah today marked the 4th year of our marriage. A blissful union of two best friend and lover.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish my beloved husband (my blog biggest fan) "happy 4th anniversary". I wouldn't change anything of what we have and I am so glad to have you as my husband in this life and insyaAllah in hereafter.

To my husband, thank you so much for always be there for me through everything. Thank you for supporting my interest, ideas and opportunities. Thank you for accepting my gaps and challenges. Thank you for being my best friend, my lover and my everything. Thank you for always believe in me, trust me and stay loyal with me. Thank you for everything.

4 years is just a beginning of great life together. We have another 40, 50 or more years ahead of us that will promise more challenges and changes but as long as we stay together and still madly in love, InsyaAllah everything can be faced with open arms.

I pray everyday that our marriage is forever blessed by Allah and will last till the end of our life and continue in heaven InsyaAllah.

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Cheers to 2011

Today is the 15th day of 2012 and the second day of my sick day. First sick of the year yo! Haha.. Don't worry, Allah wanted to test my iman in new year. I am feeling better now when I have the best husband by my side.

Haven't done the Something Purply new year tradition yet, which is 2011 re-cap. I don't think people really care to read about it but it is for my memory. I don't have a physical diary anymore, so my blog serves as my diary. When I'm down or bored or need to confirm some date, I will read back my blog and reminiscence the good and bad old days. 

What has happened in 2011? To tell the truth, nothing much. Continuing 2010 news, death of close family members was still unavoidable. In June, my uncle that lived in JB passed away on Thursday night. 14 hours later my father in law passed away on Friday morning. Both death were a great shock to us. This kind of death really remind me how death will come to you whether you prepared for it or not. 

Then, few weeks before Ramadhan, my fur kid, Choki passed away too. One of the saddest moment of my life as I watched him died in my care and felt helpless about it. That night I called every veterinary that open 24 hours, but none wants to take in a rabbit. I never felt so helpless and angry at that moment. Worse still, at the last night Choki alive, when half on his body couldn't moved, he tried to walk to an area that he always sat that can see directly to the kitchen because I was there. He wanted to be near us. Oh, I still not ready to have a full post on this. Still crying while typing this.

However, of course there are good news in 2011. Finally we bought a house! Yes, a house under our name and that's mean,  our biggest loan yet. Well, 30 years of loan that it. Where is it? No other than Subang Jaya. Budak Subang will always have their heart to Subang no matter where they go :p

We hardly travel in 2011. One diving trip to Pulau Dayang (again!) and Singapore. That's it. We spend most of our time working our butt off building back our financial stability and progression in career. Alhamdulillah, our hard work paid off with excellent year end performance review and remuneration. 

Oh I joined a new company in April. From small start up company to one of the biggest company in the world. Wasn't a shock to me as the new company is friendly and welcoming me with open arms. It has made the transaction to new environment easier and smoother.

Well, 2011 has been good to us if not great. InsyaAllah, 2012 will bring more good news and happiness all around us.

My wish for 2012

Can't believe today is the final working day and second final day for 2011. Time really flies when you are busy living. I don't usually make new year resolution as I know I won't follow it. I make resolution throughout year. However this year I want to make some wishes for next year. Not resolutions but wishes.

My wish for next year:
1. To move to our own house latest by June (earlier would be better)
2. Be a better muslimah and closer to Allah
3. To travel more
4. To be healthier
5. Get pregnant (this would be the 3rd year wishing the same thing. It's ok, insyaAllah ada la rezeki nanti)
6. Work smart and maintain the motivation

Six should be enough. If I can achieve all, Alhamdulillah...

Wishing all of you a wonderful new year 2012 and stay safe.

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Happy for you

I'm not sure which one hurt me most.

The fact that I wasn't being informed by the owner about it, again.

Or

The fact that after this my journey will back to the lonely road like a year ago.

Or

Another reminder on how unsuccessful I am on this area of life.

Or

I'm just being jealous.


Whatever it is, I AM happy for you, really. Maybe a little bit jealous and emotional but I am happy for you.

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Just general topics please

Never ask a single person if they're "seeing anyone special", an unemployed person if they've found a job, or a married couple when they're planning to have children. You're are not making conversation. You're starting someone on the road to Prozac.

It is rude to ask a woman if she is pregnant. But it is a death wish to answer "yes" if a woman asks, "Do I look pregnant?".

- A Total Waste of Make Up by Kim Gruenenfelder

We should stick to the general topics like weather (yeah, it has been raining every day this week. OMG did you see how bad Kajang flood was?), traffics (it took me 1 hour plus to get here. And I have to pay tolls) or food (I think JM Briyani still has the best nasi briyani). 

Remember people, general topics. GENERAL TOPICS.

10 Muharram 1433

Yesterday was 10 Muharram also called Asyura day. Hazrat Ibn Abbas (Radiyallahu 'anh) reports that the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) arrived in Madinah and found the Jews observing fast on the day of ‘Ashura… They said: "It is the day of great (significance) when Allah delivered Hazrat Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) and his people and drowned Pharoah and his people, and Sayyidina Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) observed fast out of gratitude. And we also observe it." The Holy Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) responded: "We have more right, and we have closer connection with Sayyidina Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) than you have"; so Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) observed fast (on the day of ‘Ashura) and gave us orders to observe it. [Sahih Bukhari and Muslim]

‘Ashura is a day of great historical significance. On this day: Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) accepted the repentance of Sayyidina Adam ('Alaihis-Salaam) after his exile from Paradise; Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) saved Sayyidina Nuh ('Alaihis-Salaam) and his companions in the ark; Allah extinguished the fire in which Sayyidina Ibrahim ('Alaihis-Salaam) was thrown by Nimrod; And Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) spoke directly to Sayyidina Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) and gave him the Commandments. On this same 10th of Muharram, Sayyidina Ayyub ('Alaihis-Salaam) was restored to health (from leprosy); Sayyidina Yusuf ('Alaihis-Salaam) was reunited with his father Ya’qub ('Alaihis-Salaam); Sayyidina Yunus ('Alaihis-Salaam) was taken out from the belly of the fish; and the sea was divided as the nation of israel was delivered from captivity and Pharoah’s army was destroyed. ‘Ashura is also the day when Sayyidina Dawud ('Alaihis-Salaam) was forgiven; the kingdom of Sulaiman ('Alaihis-Salaam) was restored; Sayyidina Isa ('Alaihis-Salaam) was raised to Jannah and Sayyidina al-Husayn (Radiyallahu 'anh) (the Holy Prophet’s, Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam, grandson) achieved the honor of Martyrdom. (from: http://sunnah.org/ibadaat/fasting/ashura.htm )

Besides these important events in Islamic calendar, there is one event that important happened in my life on this date. It is my wedding anniversary. Every year we celebrate 2 dates, one Hijriah and one Masihi.

When I was choosing a date for our nikah, I was so determined to have it on the 10 Muharram for obvious reason. I didn't care what date is that in Masihi and Alhamdulillah 10 Muharram 1429 fell on Saturday of January the 19th 2008.

I'm praying that our marriage is forever blessed by Allah and lasting in happiness and barakah until the end of our life and continue in heaven, InsyaAllah.

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