Study Mode

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatahu,

Just wanted to give everyone a head’s up that I’ll be taking a short leave from the blogging world. Insha Allah I’ll be back and blogging with full force after I finished focusing and concentrating on my work and study for this semester, which is my fifth semester in IIUM main campus.

Jom, kita belajar dan bekerja sungguh2 kerana Allah!

One thing to note is that our actions and deeds are not just for the Day of Judgment. It is also for the sake of the success in this temporarily and momentarily world. Even though it is surely in the short term if it is compared to akhirah, but Muslims ought to perform their best in each and every action. Indeed, Allah wouldn’t waste our deeds and there is a reward either in-this-world or in the life-to-come insha Allah. That is what the Law Maker state in the Quran.

“Surely (as for) those who believe and do good, We do not waste the reward of him who does a good work.” (Al-Kahfi, 18: 30)

“For such the reward is forgiveness from their Lord, and Gardens with rivers flowing underneath,- an eternal dwelling: How excellent a recompense for those who work (and strive)!” (Ali Imran, 3: 136)

“So, he who has done an atom's weight of good shall see it. And he who has done an atom's weight of evil shall see it.” (Al-Zalzalah, 99: 7-8)

Another last verse and the divine social rule that I would like to share is:

“Verily never will Allah change the condition of a people until they change it themselves (with their own souls)” From Surah Ar-Ra'd: verse 11

This law is not an empty logo, but it is the only way to get out of the hardships the Muslims are suffering. But we have to realize that no change will happen in the Ummah’s lives except if we start by changing ourselves. The injustice that is being inflicted on Muslims will not be removed except if we change ourselves. Seriousness and high spirits should replace laziness and dullness. Positivism should replace negativity. Fruitful and important work should replace emptiness and wasting the time in unimportant things.

Remember, our small actions today may change the millions of life of others by pondering and put into action these words of God’s divine guidance. The solutions to the problems of the Muslims world today are in the hand of the youth of the Ummah. May Allah reward us for our life's work. Amin.

WoRk HaRd, PlAy HaRd BUT PrAY HaRdEr

Dalam memenangi pandangan dan redhaMu,
Safi ArRahman

They're Back!

Oh no, they're back. You should have seen how slickly they are in deviating us. Visit this weblog to read more. Click Here

Salam Syawal 1430 H

Syawal has just arrived. Another Ramadan has come and gone! 30 days of fasting, 30 days of reading Qur’an, 30 nights of Qiamul Lail and Tarawikh. Finally, Eid comes again.

Hence, I would like to send out the warmest Eidul Fitri greetings to you and your families! May Allah accept our good deeds and continue to shower us all with His Mercy, ameen! Kullu'am wa antum bikhair. TaqabbAllahu minna wa minkum. Shiamana wa shiamakum!

Semoga Ramadhan yg dlalui meningkatkan taqwa dan semoga Syawal yg tiba adalah hari kemenangan jiwa yg dsambut dengan penuh keimanan. kekalkan madrasah Ramadhan supaya kt tidak menjadi hamba Ramadhan tetapi berjaya menjadi hamba Allah yg bertaqwa.

Kalau ada salah itu namanya manusia,
kalau ada terluka itu khilafnya hamba,
kalau ada terasa itulah lemahnya kita,
bulan baik hari mulia maka
disusun sepuluh jari mencuci dosa
seadanya yang tercipta.

MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN

Tulus ikhlas,
Safi Ar-Rahman
Kejuruteraan Aeroangkasa,
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa

O Allah, make us among those people who benefit from every Ramadan,
who have our sins forgiven and become better people for all time after that!
Ameen ajma’een!

A Farewell Party

An ad hoc farewell party which was held on 7th September, last Monday was unpredicted. Actually we were planning to have iftar together for third year aerospace students. But the plan changed when someone came up with the idea to invite Madam Nabilah as well. Madam’s going to set off to London to pursue her studies. So we wouldn’t see her after this Raya celebration. Somehow, I’m starting to miss her. Absence really makes the heart grow fonder.

Behind the silver lining of the clouds,
there are destinies to be discovered.

In each book that is written,
there are facts to be known.

In every picture that is painted,
is a memorable meaning captured.

Delightful, appetizing and mouthwatering dishes – ikan siakap 3 rasa, tomyam campur, sotong tepung, telur bungkus, sayur campur & rojak.

The spirit of togetherness - 13 of us including madam: Eiz, Syah, Farih, Cnar, mdm, Wani, Ainin, Safi, Haf, Dila, kAfif, along. Not in the pic: Nina

Token of appreciation. Oh ya, we look forward for souvenirs from UK too.hee…. (0_o)

Till then, just a short reminder for me and you guys. Don’t miss to grab the golden opportunity of the last ten days of Ramadhan where Lailatul Qadr is most likely occurred. Lailatul Qadr is the most blessed night. A person who misses it has indeed missed a great amount of good. We ought to strive to encounter this night and to pass it in worship and obedience. So let the stimulating begin!

Jummat,
21 Ramadhan 1430H,
11th September 2009.

Less Food, More Think

Less Food, More Think: a quotation that was quoted from my aerodynamic lecturer, Dr. Waqar Asrar, Head Department of Mechanical Engineering. He reminds us that this month is not about food at all times but it’s about the consciousness towards Allah. I’m glad he shared his thought for sometimes I was too busy thinking of what, where and how much should I buy for my iftar.

This semester is a bit tough for me. Every day my class starts at 8.30am then finishes by 6, 6.30, and 7pm. So, it happens to me that I will think of what am I going to have for my iftar. I don’t cook at hostel but I would help my mum out if I were at home. Luckily I’m going home for today, my first iftar with my family at home, yeah. Alhamdulillah.

Talking about less food and more think means that we ought to think of what am I going to be after this blessed month? What are the outputs or the outcomes that I wanted to have? What does Allah actually wants us to be? These are all the questions and thought that we should ponder and keep in mind. What makes this month as extremely significant and important month for the sahabah? Have you ever pondered?

You see, one of the companions of the Prophet s.a.w said, “We spend half the year making du’a for Allah s.w.t to allow us to see another Ramdaaan, and we spend half the year making du’a for Allah s.w.t to accept the Ramdaan that passed.”

Now, we’ve already entered the blessed month. It is by time we ought to think and think. The general tip to increase Iman and taqwa is to study Islam and Quran. Then you could feel the nearness and closeness to Allah, insha Allah.


My esteemed brothers and sisters, Allah has distinguished Ramadan from other months with many merits and virtues so make good use of this month inshallah, don’t let it pass you by! May Allah give us all success in reaching the highest peaks of Iman through Ramadan and beyond, ameen!

Knowledge Seekers

Study sebahagian daripada hidup mahasiswa

Hidup mahasiswa bukan untuk study

“Enjoy your Study”: Apabila study merupakan sebahagian daripada perjuangan

“Study lebih Mudah”: Apabila kita menolong agama Allah swt



Pelajar contoh:
•Komited dengan jihad
•CGPA > 3.71

Dear valued readers, you are invited to attend:

Do feel free to come. Click Here

Pause to Reflect

I'm trying to make some positive changes in my life. Developing, improving and widening some skills and abilities. Even though I didn’t manage to cope with all of it but less stress at home really helps me a lot in changing my attitudes. Too bad I haven’t got time to learn sewing from my cousin. She lives in Selangor. It’s too far to go there since I’m doing some extra class for my brother who’s sitting for UPSR examination this year. Hope he can score well.


Well, actually I did plan to take short semester to lessen my subjects for the next semester. But we planned, and Allah has planned. And Allah’s plan is the best for you (Wa makaru, Wamakarallah. Wallahu khairul makirin). We can plan something and someone else can plan something but if it doesn't fall within Allah's plan is not going to happen. Throughout my journey in this short fake world, I realize that Allah’s plot is the best story for us to live in.


I wouldn’t regret of what had happened. I’m just putting my trust in Him and trying to put my efforts to face the hardship. Well talking about trust, it must be parallel to our iman and action. How can we trust Him when we miss our obligatory prayers or pray with heedlessness not focusing on Allah and His Mercy? You see, Allah’s help only comes after the struggle and doa we put in. Then, trust in Allah (tawakkal) for Allah loves those who place a complete reliance on Him.

Ibn Taymiyah said: A calamity that makes you turn to Allah is better for you than a blessing which makes you forget the remembrance of Allah.”

So within 2 months and 2 days that is about 63 days at home I did a long muhasabah. I’m trying to figure out the mistakes that I had done and listing it in my mind so that I could have a clear picture. Maybe I should list some of the do and don’t as well to guide me, just a simple one like reading Quran and Ma’thurat every day to ensure that I have time for my spiritual as well.


Now finally, a new chapter opened and I’ll be leaving my home to the campus sooner or later. What I learn during my long vacation is that:

A Mukmin is like a SCIENTIST, they are knowledge seekers. They are curious, seeking answers to known questions and finding many more questions.

A Mukmin is like an ENGINEER that is a problems solver. They are the people that make things work and make life interesting, comfortable, and fun.

A Mukmin is also like a TECHNICIAN, technicians are skilled personnel. Their skills are necessary for the research and development activities of Engineers and Scientist.

So Safi ArRahman, be a Mukmin which comprise of a scientist, an engineer and a technician where it has 3 basic qualities: the knowledge seekers, problems solvers and skilled personnel. (insyaAllah, i'll try my best)

To mum and dad, I will always miss you.
Remember me in your prayers at all time ye. Hee…(^_^)

With lots of love,
Safi ArRahman.