May Allah make easy, amin.

MasyaAllah!

I'm so excited as I'll be having Usrah this coming Sunday night at my home

(hope my house paint will be completely dry by then, amin).

I did prepare some notes and a few humble gifts. Hopefully my Mad'u will love them and enjoy the Usrah forever, amin.

(Khalifah) readers,

please pray for everything to go smooth ya and that we are all able to do

Islah (& Da'wah) consistently (istiqamah).

InsyaAllah be creative naqibah(s). Do integrate our hobbies, passions, talents into our usrah.

Just a friendly reminder ~ to all the (lovely solehah) naqibah (s).

Be genuine. We are not perfect.

We make mistakes but we are always in the path of correcting ourselves insyaAllah.

Last but not least, let's dedicate our little effort for the sake of Allah.

Life of a Housewife.

I got a taste of it recently, Alhamdulillah.

All thanks to my school holiday.

;)

It's actually not that bad. I have the house all to myself & get to spend with it the way I want.

So my daily routines spent - watching Martha Stewart show, Bella, Wanita Hari Ini, Oprah and Chinese serial drama on 8tv. [I sometimes do feel old when doing these routines :p ]

Just to ensure I'm still 'alive', I have lunch dates sometimes and go to school to see what I can do to prepare for my work next year.

;)

Do I get to do any relaxing? Reading? Baking?

Alhamdulillah, I did but most of the time is more on cleaning, wiping, organizing, folding, scrubbing etc. My refrigerator seems like it just come out from an electrical store. So new and clean.

The house chores are sometimes challenging.

It's almost the same amount of exhaustion I gain when I work at school.

Luck for me, I enjoy doing both chores (most of the time).

Alhamdulillah, this housewife thingy really put me in adorning my house mode. My this month salary has been spent mostly at the furniture store. InsyaAllah I'm even planning to have somebody paint my house this weekend. I'm simply quite nervous about it.

My house it too white, so I pick a very light peachy-brownish-pinky color.

Hopefully it turns out well, amin.

;)

Checklist.

(Khalifah) wives, do keep in mind (or keep anywhere you find appropriate) to have a book or anything as a reference or checklist for your (honorable) wives duty. As Muslims, insyaAllah we have to make sure we are doing everything purely to gain Allah's pleasure duniawi ukhrawi but at the same it is according to

As-Sunnah. Get books that will help you on this. Alhamdulillah, I've found mine. These two are quick check-up to ensure insyaAllah I'm on the right track - that is Islam.

Turn our daily chores into Ibadah, insyaAllah.

So it means we are preparing every second of our life doing saving for Akhirah.

InsyaAllah you can get these books at any bookstore.

I have 2 weeks of school holiday.

Excited? Unfortunately, NO. After a year of hectic schedule, spare time really terrify me.
Spending time on bed and couch do seems tempting but NO I don't have any plan on doing both of those.

First, I just want to make sure I spend some quality time with my family - especially My Abah and My Nenek.. The last time I met these two lovely human being was ages ago!

Then definitely pampering myself at a spa. I can't afford oversea holiday this time around, so I'm desperately hoping my spa would insyaAllah take my mind off to Italy or at least Bali.

;)

Then, I'm planning to have a quiet date with my favorite man - Edward Cullen.

;)

Afterwards, a buoyant date with Happy Feet and Puss In The Boots - might watch these 2 movies with my siblings.

;)

Catching up is definitely in my schedule during school holiday. (Strengthening ukhwah is a light and easy ibadah insyaAllah, every Muslim should spend our time on working Habbluminannas) I have a few girl friends in mind (& heart) I really want to meet. May Allah make easy my plan, amin.

Any physical activity? Oh, you bet! Intend on having my fingers on handling bowling ball.
Hope I can manage insyaAllah.
Taking my sisters for bowling soon.

Last but not least, I'm thinking of visiting as many 'Gardens' (Majlis Ilmu) as possible insyaAllah. I already have some seminar in my list to join.

Oh not to forget, I also want to get my Master application done.

Allahummayasir wa la tuasir, Rabbitamim bil khair.

Happy holiday Khalifah. Let's spend our time wisely insyaAllah. Remember how Allah stress the importance of time in Al-Asr.

Take care o our Iman and ourselves wisely insyaAllah.

Till then.

Master

Dear brothers and sisters, truly appreciate if you can make doa for me.

InsyaAllah am planning to pursue my study next year.

I already have the form printed but still haven't it filled.

Educational Psychology book :-

as my motivator. . . ;)

When sometimes ~

eating at Warong is the most luxurious experience I could ever have.

Me @ BBW!

Big Bad Wolf!!!

Ever heard of it?

It's one the biggest event of the year.

If you love books, then you should devote yourself there, at least 4 hours.

They sell books at very low price. I think the most expensive books is only rm25 and they are hard cover. InsyaAllah you can find almost any books there - cooking, art, home decoration, travel, memoirs etc.

So readers, go and indulge yourself.

It's at MAEPS, UPM lasts until this 16th.

Below are some of the books I purchased.

I couldn't buy more though I wanted to. 1st - my hands hurt from holding these heavy books around and so was my feet. 2nd, I was already at my 11th book then told myself I should stop. This may cost me over rm100. It turned out, it was only rm89. Heeeee....

I keep telling myself to find new hobby. It's either baking or gardening or something that involves art and craft. When I saw this book yesterday, I decide to go with art and craft first. I love how this mommy (her pic in the book below), keep her memories beautifully. The pictures are all kept in colorful and creative way, that I just keep on gazing and gazing again.

OK, now that I am officially engaged to cooking - I decide I better be loyal to it.

After all cooking is a fun partner, I'd say. It helps me to be creative and daring.

Anybody would stay in such relationship, yes?

;)

InsyaAllah, this recipe books would help us create more happy times together!

I am now spending my money more on my house than on myself. That is why ladies, you see me with no new handbags or dress for the past few months. Most of my salary goes to my home sweet home. I need ideas to adorn more of the spaces I have in my home. InsyaAllah hopefully this book would help. I haven't flipped it thoroughly yet, I spend my Sunday - qada' my sleep since my Saturday was very hectic.

;p

I've been longing to find this book (Mother Warriors) since it first appeared on Oprah. So when I saw it yesterday, I'd definitely grabbed it. I'm doing a little bit of counselling with my students here at my school. Therefore, any books related to counselling or children would of course caught my attention especially when it is super cheap.

:)

Any novels purchase? Of course.

You know me :)

The GG is only rm5. So I was thinking, why not? I 'grow up' - with Serena :)

Shopaholic? It's only rm8.

;)

I was excited the whole week before going.

I refrained myself from buying books at any bookstore I went. The waiting was worth.

Alhamdulillah.

Finally been there done that!

After long planning with famous Kak Huda Engku :)

So no more buying books for me for the next few months (or at least after I finish reading all these).

Khalifah, let's iqra'!

On re-branding...me.

At 25?

For real?

Don't we all think it's a little too late?

No, not me.

Chances are given by Allah again and again before we 'return ourselves' to Him. So why give up? I have dreams. I want to do a lot of things but sometimes I realize I can't afford it just yet. Not financially nor in terms of time.

InsyaAllah going to spend this week to re-organize myself from top to toe.

Need to set targets (daily, weekly, monthly and annually).

Now there, the steps should be very tiny - just to keep me going and motivate myself I can istiqamah, insyaAllah :)

Remember our Prophet said:

The deeds most loved by Allah are those done regularly, even if they are small.

;)

The digraph below is meant to help me set my goals clearly, insyaAllah.

Khalifah of Allah plan his/her life accordingly to gain Allah's pleasure.

On cooking ~ ... again!

When nothing seems to work to motivate me to cook - I push myself into spending my time - imagining I'm doing nothing but cook and cook and cook. I do feel guilty = feeding my husband with restaurant food (almost) everyday. Then I met a few mothers ; they are working and have like 3 or more children and THEY STILL COOK! So I told myself - that's it! Why can these wives cook and I can't? Using Khalifah Method - applying the shaping process ,,,, I began with little baby step.

1st - create mood.

Seriously, before, I dragged my feet most of the time to the kitchen to cook. Not good, yes? I know.

My goal - to enjoy cooking and try (at least) one new meal one week)

After a few weeks : Alhamdulillah - target achieved!

Yes, I'm still not THAT good in cooking. The recipe book - it's an encouragement from My Imam, he waits patiently at the living hall while I cook (very extremely) slowly - because I (desperately) NEED to refer the steps accordingly.

*peace*

The "LOVE" is purposely bought to add extra decoration in my kitchen. I just feel like adorning it.

:)

Colorful mini bowls - colors can definitely create mood and excitement. These bowls do help. Heeee... to give me the mood and to have my cooking process more organized and clean.

To show his support (again & always insyaAllah) - My Imam present me a salad bowl.

Thank you Abang, may Allah bless you. I LOVE it!!

I feel complete, I mean I feel appropriate : now that I spend (purposely & happily) some part of my day in my (tiny & sweet) kitchen.

Cooking make me complete at least 2 khalifah responsibilities - make myself good and help others become good by preparing healthy, clean halalan toyyiban meals for my family.

InsyaAllah.

(khalifah) wives - let's cook! :)

I just have to post this!

Me and an oldies bus. I mean, I hardly get to see this bus anymore. So when I met 'him', I simply have to keep the memory fresh in my camera and my blog. Heeeee... :)

(Paradise) ~

When I should be focusing on the lecture, I struggled just to keep my eyes open from falling asleep. The class is interesting, the knowledge is beneficial, still they didn't help me to concentrate.

Reminding myself - out of so many people, I'm chosen by Allah, selected by Allah to enter this 'paradise'.

Should I not enjoy?

I should.

InsyaAllah.

I choose to

NOT be bad because :-

1. I love Allah.

2. I love Jannah and I want to go there.

3. I do not like Shaitan.

4. I do not like Hellfire and I do not want to go there.

Answers given my 8 years old (little) khalifah(s).

Now, what would our answer be?

As human, Allah gives us freewill to choose. InsyaAllah let us all make wise choices, amin.

Zarina Zaimi!

Enough of this daydreaming already. Get your foot back on track! Where did you waste all your precious time to?! Astaghfirullah. Wake up! Life is short! No time should be wasted on petty silly things. You will sleep soon enough before you know it. Come on Zarina. You are a lot better than this. You are in control insyaAllah. No more baby steps. You've learn what you need to know. Maintain what you have and gain what you deserve.

Allahu Akbar!

Psychologist wannabe

When you are actually not (yet).

Iftar With K. Mun ;)

I had a lovely night. Alhamdulillah.

Al-Waqiah:Al-Mumtahanah:Al-Mulk.

They are so close to my heart. A tune that puts my heart into endless peace and calm. I could feel so down and instantly on top when reading these Surah(s, MasyaAllah. I like the word - bidadari. I really do. As a matter of fact, I love it. And I want to be one, amin. Looking at myself, as if I already know, I wouldn’t (nauzubillah). Al-Waqiah portrays this exquisite beauty beyond imagination bidadari. I’m a lady, I want to be beautiful. Don’t all ladies do?

Al-Waqiah : the 56^th Surah, contains 96 ayat and its Makkiyyah. The remembrance of Qiamah is the only thing that could rest my mind in peace and my heart in serenity. I am sometimes desperate over something or someone that I wish I’d have them immediately. But of course things, don’t go as I want, it will go as I need.

Al-Mumtahanah : the 60^th Surah, contains 13 ayat and it’s Madaniyyah. The translation of Al-Mumtahanah (She Who is Tested) itself already caught my attention. Then it immediately captures my heart and conquers my gaze that I just want to read it again and again, insyaAllah. Being tested is a promise from Allah – as to prove our faith. Something been lingering in my thought, it is not right and it may become a sin. But simply thinking about it can really put me into joy and excitement. Not to mention – happy. I keep reassuring myself, if not now, insyaAllah I’ll have . . . one day. I just have to be patient. If not in this world, then in the Hereafter. Just be patient.

As for Al-Mulk, I heard one of the Fadhilat is to avoid torture in the grave. It is truly and purely a motivation for me : to keep me istiqamah with this Surah. I hate black. Black as in darkness. I don’t enjoy being alone or not alone in the darkness. I suffocate. Grave is a place like that. Right? Unless we occupy ourselves with as many amalan as possible to invite light in that ‘little house’ of ours. Al- Mulk has 30 ayat, it is the 67^th Surah in the Al-Quran and it is also Makiyyah. The 18^th sentence shake my heart so badly. I fear the word ‘Murka’. May Allah always allow me to fear it, amin. Don’t you? Murka just terrifies me.

A melody from Allah – that consoles me always. What’s yours?

Me : A rock star!!

br pegang mic, da bajet rock star... ngeh, ngeh, ngeh... pd hal tgh wat announcement. kui kui kui.

/Curiosity/

People would normally ask me.

"How do you eat, wearing niqab?"

I'd simply answer.

"Like you do."

Fried Maggie, anyone?

On cooking ~

I'm not a typical ladies - who love cooking or at least enjoy doing it. I'm not proud to admit : but I'm rather a lazy cook ;/The outcomes are normally not that tasty, it put me into frustration not to pursue this 'habit' anymore.

:p

My Imam on the other hand, would make such a big deal out of it. He'd praise my cooking style, he'd brag on how much pahala I'd gain, how delicious my cooking are, how sweet I look in my apron and the list goes on. His tricks sometimes work, most of the time _ don't.

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I'd normally drag my feet to the kitchen, just to have anything in the fridge being cooked. However, for some miracle reason, I'd enjoy doing it eventually. Well, I'm hoping the feeling I had for that split second lasts forever - so insyaAllah, I can istiqamah ; on cooking :)

please excuse the messy kitchen ladies, I'm a working wife..

*peace*