Memory of TEC X

Assalamualaikum wbt

Alhamdulillah, praised be to Allah that we’ve successfully finished TEC X, the most memorable TEC ever organized hopefully. This year, based on raw statistic, TEC X had received more than 6000 visitors’ inclusive students from other IPTs and school students. Again, another milestone created. Congratulations!

It was a totally exciting experience leading and working with this team for approximately 5 months. It was my first time entrusted by MPP as the Project Manager. To tell you the truth, I never want to be there. When I know Abg Amir Hamzah and Anas (PMs for TEC08 and TEC09), I never believe that I’m capable to get through their path. Seriously. For those who are not UTP students, even though this is not a hot MPP Post, UTPians really want to know who are CONVOFAIR and TEC Project Manager because these are two biggest and most-awaited events in UTP. Including me I guess, haha. I always curious who’s going to be the Project Manager for these two events. So, you can expect that people holding these two posts are at par with MPP as ‘public figures’.

Well, I hate to hold such position. I really mean it. I just like to work.. without my name and pictures appear nowhere. And suddenly people ask me to hold such thing. Can you imagine? It’s too heavy. There were a few conflicts at the beginning. Of course I can’t open the story here. In the end, I accept it reluctantly. But I know that I have to be positive and when we accept certain responsibility, definitely we should be aware of a hadith:

Whenever God makes a man responsible for other people, whether in greater or lesser numbers, he will be questioned as to whether he ruled his charges in accordance with God’s decrees or not. And that will not be all. God will question him even about his family members.
Source: Ibn Hanbal, on the authority of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar.

Plus, we should be inspired of this verse from Al-Quran:

“Go ye forth, (whether equipped) lightly or heavily, and strive and struggle, with your goods and your persons, in the cause of Allah. That is best for you, if ye (but) knew.” (At-Taubah: 41)

To begin this event is not that easy. Unexpected ‘burden’ fell to my head. I shouldn’t reveal it here. But I’m glad that this team is actually managed to overturn that ‘burden’ considering most of them are still green.  We were quite disappointed at first because we couldn’t get a team with skill and experience as good as previous TEC. The only choice left is to develop one which is much tougher. You can ask the committee how tough it is… haha… Alhamdulillah, the result is AWESOME!!

I’m sorry that I can’t write much. Time is hunting me here and there. I just want to congratulate all the committees for their hard effort to make this event a success. Yes, it is a success and will be the most memorable one so far. The memory with all of you will remain in my heart forever insyaAllah. Good luck to all of you. I think this will be my last event in UTP hopefully. Going to AMD Penang this June for my 8 months internship programme. Gonna miss you like crazy. =)

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TEC X: Opening Speech

OPENING SPEECH
Mr. Muhammad Faris bin Roslan
Project Manager
Technology, Education and Career 2010
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
30th March 2010

Bismillahir Rohmanir Rahim.

Our guest of honour,

Yang Berbahagia,
Dato’ Haji Syed Zainal Abidin bin Syed Mohamed Tahir,
Managing Director
PROTON  Holdings Berhad

Yang Berbahagia,
Datuk Dr. Zainal Abidin bin Haji Kasim,
Rector,
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.

Tuan Haji Mohamed Noor Rosli bin Baharom,
Director of Student Services,
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.

Mr. Haniff bin Humam
President of Student Representative Council
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.

Sponsors, representative from companies,

Secretariat of TEC 2010,

Ladies and gentlemen.

Assalamualaikum w.b.t and a very good afternoon I wish to all.

First and foremost, let’s express our gratitude to God, The Most Gracious and The Most Merciful for blessing us with great health. As the project manager of TEC 2010, I am honoured to thank our special guest,Y. Bhg. Dato’ Haji Syed Zainal Abidin bin Syed Mohamed Tahir for allocating his valuable time to be with us here today for  the Officiating Ceremony of Technology, Education and Career 2010 or better known as TEC X.

    My very special thanks also go to all the private and government organizations for their involvement in this year’s TEC. It is due to their continuous cooperation and support, that this annual event has been successfully organised each year since 2001. We are glad and happy that this collaboration between the university and participating companies has become so well established and beneficial for both parties.

Ladies and gentlemen,

      ‘Decade of Renascence’ is the theme for the tenth anniversary of TEC. It emphasizes the establishment of a legacy that reflects over a decade of fortitude to thrive in both good and challenging times. TEC X is creating a benchmark for the next generation to develop future creative and well-rounded students. The intention is to give students’ minds a wider perspective of career opportunities together with the determination and commitment to survive in this demanding era.

Ladies and gentlemen,

    The Executive Director of the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER), Datuk Dr Mohamed Ariff Abdul Kareem, has been quoted as saying “The Malaysian economy is expected to face tougher and more challenging times following concerns that the US may be heading for a double-dip recession”.

Although reports claim the global economy is moving out of recession, it is not completely out of the woods. To make sure that Malaysia can recover, our country needs people with expertise, satisfying the qualifications to be employed. Academic qualifications are important to ensure that companies will be competent enough to face any changes and lead to better economic growth.

As Malaysia goes towards its aspiration of a fully-developed nation, graduates must keep up the pace to be equal, if not greater than their foreign counterparts. Everyone has to do their part in contributing to the country to ensure the future of our growing nation. In this respect, TEC X is organised to become a guide for students to develop their capabilities. It is a platform to provide exposure to UTP students as well as students from other Institutions of Higher Learning on the possibilities that can be offered by the industries in terms of career and training prospects. These capabilities, in turn, will bring innovation and advancement to our country, through technology and education. We believe that TEC X can, and will able to shift paradigms and make waves to bring the country to even greater heights in the eyes of the world.

    On a final note, once again my extreme gratitude goes to Dato’ Haji Syed Zainal Abidin bin Syed Mohamed Tahir, sponsors, companies and organizations who have been  involved and supportive towards TEC X. My utmost gratitude also goes to UTP Management and Staff for their undivided support and guidance especially Mr. Nor Idham bin Che Ghani, our Career Advisor. Not to forget my beloved secretariat of TEC X and MPPUTP that have devoted a great deal of their time and displayed their full commitment ensuring that TEC X is a successful annual event for all.

With that, I Thank you.







P/S: takde modal sgt, speech pun jadi la.. haha

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Arah Tuju Cinta

Assalamualaikum,

“Dan hendaklah takut (kepada Allah) orang-orang yang sekiranya mereka meninggalkan zuriat yang lemah di belakang mereka yang mereka khuatir terhadap kesejahteraannya. Oleh sebab itu, hendaklah mereka bertakwa kepada Allah, dan hendaklah mereka berbicara dengan tutur kata yang benar.” (An-Nisa’: 9)

Sayang rasanya blog ini untuk ditinggalkan ‘berhabuk’ begini. Ada baiknya untuk kali ini saya kongsi sedikit ilmu yang diperolehi dalam Forum Baitul Muslim bersama panelis hebat Tuan Habiburrahman El-Shirazy (Penulis Novel Best-Seller Ayat-Ayat Cinta dan Ketika Cinta Bertasbih) dan Ustaz Hasrizal Abdul Jamil (Blogger di Saifulislam.com) di Dewan Canselor UTP semalam. Buat pertama kalinya dapat melihat dan mendengar mutiara kata daripada dua orang tokoh hebat ini. Terasa begitu bersyukur diberi peluang untuk bersua dengan dua orang tokoh yang saya kagumi (walaupun saya langsung tidak memiliki buku tulisan Tuan Kang Abik… haha). Dalam post ini, hanya berminat untuk membincangkan 2 isi penting yang diulas dengan begitu indah oleh Kang Abik dan Ustaz Hasrizal.

Visi dan misi

Tuan Kang Abik menekankan untuk membina sebuah baitul muslim yang sejahtera, perkara paling penting yang perlu diambil kira ialah visi dan misi yang sama. Beliau memberi beberapa contoh daripada Al-Quran. Antaranya Nabi Nuh dan isterinya. Seorang begitu taat kepada Allah, manakala seorang lagi kafir. Akhirnya mereka terpisah akibat banjir besar yang melanda. Manakala untuk pasangan Abu Jahal dan Ummu Jamil, mereka mempunyai visi dan misi yang sama dalam menegakkan jahiliyyah dan menentang Islam. Mereka ‘bahagia’ dengan saling mendokong menjatuhkan Rasulullah dan akhirnya sama-sama ke neraka. Contoh yang terbaik pastinya Rasulullah SAW dan isteri-isteri baginda.

Membina rumah tangga bukan sesuatu yang mudah. Ia antara hidup dan mati, ia antara bahagia dan duka, ia antara syurga dan neraka. Perlu hala tuju yang sama. Tiada harmonis andai yang satu mahu ke syurga dan satu mahu ke neraka. Pastinya asas untuk kebersamaan ini adalah taqwa.

Kurangkan mencari, banyakkan ‘menjadi’

Ustaz Hasrizal banyak mengemukakan analogi-analogi menarik yang begitu dekat dengan jiwa kami selaku pelajar bidang teknikal. Antaranya berkenaan konsep kebebasan dalam Islam yang dibandingkan dengan analogi lampu isyarat trafik. Idea Ustaz Hasrizal dilihat mempunyai banyak persamaan dengan idea yang dibawa oleh Stephen R. Covey dalam buku beliau yang begitu terkenal ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective People’. Sudah pasti idea-idea sebegitu lebih mudah untuk dihadam oleh golongan professional yang menjadi sebahagian besar audiens dalam majlis tersebut. Beliau mendedahkan satu fakta bahawa dalam kalangan CEO-CEO berjaya di dunia, hanyalah 30% memiliki kehidupan berkeluarga yang bahagia dan produktif sebagaimana syarikat masing-masing. Lalu persoalannya di mana 70% lagi?

Satu lagi konsep yang sangat menarik yang dibawa ialah kurangkan mencari dan banyakkan ‘menjadi’. Tidak dapat dinafikan lagi. Kita suka memilih-milih. Mahu yang cantik, kaya, solehah dan seumpamanya. Namun kita lupa untuk muhasabah diri sendiri. Siapa kita? Sehebat Muhammadkah tatkala mahu mencari wanita sehebat Khadijah? Setampan Yusufkah tatkala mencari wanita secantik Zulaikha? Benar sekali. Banyakkan berusaha untuk menjadi hebat dahulu daripada berfikir untuk pasangan yang hebat. Tatkala kita hebat, ‘semulajadinya’ yang hebat juga akan tertarik. Bukankah Allah telah berfirman:

“perempuan-perempuan yang jahat adalah untuk lelaki-lelaki yang jahat, dan lelaki-lelaki yang jahat untuk perempuan-perempuan yang jahat dan (sebaliknya) perempuan-perempuan yang baik untuk lelaki-lelaki yang baik dan lelaki-lelaki yang baik untuk perempuan-perempuan yang baik……” (An-Nur: 26)

Itu sahajalah sedikit perkongsian kali ini. Maaf tak dapat meneruskan siri Bas Dua Tingkat.

P/S: Tak perlu terkejar-kejar tapi jangan berlengah-lengah. Jodoh perlu diusahakan walaupun sudah ditakdirkan. Tapi perigi mencari timba pun apa salahnya kan? Jangan terlalu jumud. =)

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Bas Dua Tingkat 2

Sakit belakang

Bas bertolak tepat pada pukul 9.50 malam (berpandukan jam tangan saya) walaupun pada jadual asal, ia sepatutnya bertolak pada pukul 9.30 malam. Jadi saya perhatikan jam digital yang diletakkan di bahagian depan bas. Biasalah orang Melayu, ketika jam tangan saya menunjukkan pukul 9.30 malam, jam di depan 9.20 malam. Jadi, mungkin jam saya cepat 10 minit. Maknanya, bagi mereka, bas bertolak lewat 10 minit. Isunya di sini, kalau beginilah tahap pengangkutan awam di Malaysia sekarang, bagaimana rakyat boleh bergantung harap kepada mereka dalam usaha kerajaan untuk mengurangkan kemalangan jalan raya? Hidup masa kini sangat pantas. Lewat 10 minit, berapa ribu syarikat boleh rugi dan berapa ramai manusia boleh mati. Kita sudah menyahut seruan kerajaan untuk menggunakan pengangkutan awam (itu pun sebab terpaksa!). Lalu bagaimana di pihak mereka?

Bas dua tingkat memang agak sempit berbanding bas biasa. Ia juga lebih rendah berbanding bas biasa. Jadi, benarlah gosip yang digembar-gemburkan. Sempitnya tempat duduk sehingga kita tidak boleh menolak kerusi sedikit ke belakang atau sekiranya ditolak akan menyempitkan lagi orang di belakang menyebabkan saya terpaksa duduk dalam keadaan tegak selama hampir 9 jam. Tapi pak cik di depanku dengan selamba badaknya melakukan sedemikian tanpa ada sedikit pun sifat empati. Laluan tengah antara kerusi juga sangat sempit menyebabkan saya yang berada sebelah dengan seorang wanita bertudung labuh dan nampak thiqoh segan untuk tidur kerana bimbang akan terlena di atas bahunya. Nyaris kepala saya di atas kepalanya kerana terlena seketika sahaja dan kebetulan dia pun terlena. Alhamdulillah, Allah melindungi kami.

Kerusi Double pula tiada pemisah dan menyebabkan anda amat susah untuk bergerak-gerak apatah lagi jika perempuan duduk di sebelah. Gegarannya pula lebih kuat memandangkan saya berada di tingkat atas. Itu logiklah memandangkan circumference distance yang lebih panjang pada kedudukan yang lebih tinggi.  Ditambah pula dengan jalan Gua Musang-KL yang penuh lubang. Jadi perjalanan saya amat menyeksakan dan menyakitkan belakang kerana terpaksa duduk dengan tegak dan tanpa tidur selama 9 jam. Kalaulah perempuan di sebelah itu memakai pakaian yang kurang sopan, mungkin saya tidur je kerana tak sanggup melihat pemandangan yang penuh noda. Lantaklah terjatuh atas riba pun, bukan disengajakan.

Tepat pukul 6.10 pagi, tibalah saya di Hentian Putra. Tak sangka pulak pagi-pagi buta dah penuh orang di stesen bas berhampiran PWTC tersebut. Kedai-kedai makan di sekitar pun sudah mula beroperasi. Selesai solat Subuh, segera saya melangkah ke stesen LRT PWTC.

To be continued - KLCC

Faris Al-Muhandisu: Apa perasaan anda bila duduk di sebelah perempuan dalam bas? adeh.. banyak kali berlaku.. ya Allah, peliharalah imanku.. amin

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Bas Dua Tingkat 1

Assalamualaikum,

Pernah naik bas Double-decker? Mungkin telah menjadi trauma kepada seluruh rakyat Malaysia untuk menaiki bas Double-decker selepas kemalangan ngeri Bas Sani Ekspres tempoh hari. Kebetulan pula bas saya baru sahaja melepasi kawasan kemalangan beberapa jam sebelum kemalangan berlaku. Alhamdulillah, masih dipanjangkan umur walaupun saya antara pengguna tetap bas ekspres beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini. Sebelum ini, saya tak pernah menaiki bas double-decker. Jadi saya tak berapa tahu keadaan sebenar sebuah bas dua tingkat sebagaimana yang digembar-gemburkan orang ramai. Antara ‘gosip’ yang tersebar ialah bas double-decker lebih kuat gegarannya, kurang stabil dan sebagainya. Bagi mengetahui keadaan sebenar, saya dengan ‘gila hati’nya mencuba bas tersebut. Ikuti rentetan kisah perjalanan yang mendebarkan ini:

Bukan Bas Dua Tingkat

Sehari selepas tiba di rumah, saya pergi ke Terminal Langgar untuk membeli tiket pulang ke Lumut pada 2/1/10. Namun, malang tidak berbau, tiket habis sehingga 6/2/10. Saya pun pulang ke rumah dengan duka dan kecewa. Walau bagaimanapun, ia tidak lama. Buat apa lama-lama, nanti satu kerja pun tak jalan. Jadi, dengan penuh motivasi, saya mencari maklumat di internet untuk merancang plan B, C, D, E dan seterusnya agar dapat pulang ke UTP tepat pada masanya. Lalu jalan terbaik mampu difikirkan ialah pergi ke KL dan ambil bas ke Lumut dari KL. Maka kerja gila ini bermula.

Keesokan harinya, saya ke Terminal Langgar kembali untuk membeli tiket ke KL pada 1/1/10 dan tiket KL-Lumut untuk pada hari seterusnya. Memang saya tahu itu tiket bas dua tingkat tetapi sengaja saya mem’bodoh’kan diri untuk bertanya si penjual tiket.

“Kak, ni tiket bah duo tikak ko?”

“Kelih tiket meta.” Akak itu menjawab.

“Buke nih, kelas ekonomi bah setikak.” Dia menyambung.

(Monolog)

“Kak, sayo pum cerdik jugok.. belajar utp bena.. takut godio naik bah duo tikak.. rilek ar kak.. nok nipu bakpo?”

(sambungan monolog)

“muahahahaha….”

Maka harinya pun tiba. Tak sangka pulak saya bakal memulakan tahun 2010 dengan perjalanan yang agak kurang siuman ini. Berjalan di KL keseorangan tanpa teman (nanti mati pun takde teman jugak). Sebenarnya, saya ada satu hajat yang dah lama dipendam. Saya nak cari buku The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli di Kinokuniya KLCC. Dah lama cari tapi tak jumpa, bukan senang nak jumpa buku ni. Jadi, setelah bersalam dan cium tangan umi dan abah, nah! Saya naik bas double-decker dan duduk di kerusi tingkat atas, betul-betul di tepi tangga.

(Monolog lagi)

“Kak tiket mano kak tiket? Hehe.”

Maka perjalanan kurang siuman ini bermula.

To be continued - Sakit belakang


Faris Al-Muhandisu: Kalo dop pehe Kelate, mitop soghe translate.. hehe

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TEC X for My Semester Break

Assalamualaikum w.b.t.

Well, so many things happened in my life in the past 1430H. I can taste the sweet and sour in enduring this hard and challenging life. Some of the events mark the significant 360 degree turnaround in my life. Obviously, it is when I was appointed as the Project Manager of TEC X (formerly known as TEC 2010.. spot the difference if you can.. haha). People say it is the second biggest event in UTP, I say it is the biggest because of its huge impact to the society.

Now, I’m stuck mentally and physically to it. Everything that whirl in my mind is about TEC X (At least until the new sem begin.. hehe). I need to sacrifice my semester break for TEC X, while it is actually my last semester to have a nice rest for almost a month at home before my internship starts. It means, no more break until I’m graduated from this lovely UTP on December 2011. Never mind, I’m used to it.

Just to explain a little bit on TEC X. It is an annual event of UTP. One of the most-awaited events that is jointly organized by MPPUTP and Student Support Services Department (SSSD). Generally, it is held to expose the real scenario of working life and the challenges, equip graduates with skills and competencies needed for local and international job market and as a medium to engage graduating students as well as the public to main industry players (you can expect companies like PETRONAS, Schlumberger, ExxonMobil, Baker Hughes, SHELL, Talisman and etc.).

2010 marks its 10th anniversary of celebration and with the theme “Decade of Renascence”, we are planning to make a few significant changes. Apart from our Series of Career Talk, Academic Seminar and Workshops, TEC X will be introducing new events such as Technology Conference (TEchno-Con), Career Seed, Management Skill Games and Towards Campus Life. We have also embarked collaboration with Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) apart from our current collaboration with Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). Thus, from latest collaboration, you can expect a lot of new things and heart-thumping surprise in TEC X in line with its theme “Renascence” which means “Awakening”. Well, can’t tell more. If not then there’s no element of suspense there.. haha. So far, we’ve just introduced our new logo but you can expect more tricks under our sleeve.

MPP have entrusted me this post while I’ve never asked for it. To be honest, I accept the appointment reluctantly. Why? Because I’m aware of the burden and I know my capability very well. I’ve never been a project manager before. My life in UTP revolves around protocol and public relationship or better known as CNP. I was doing the same job 7 times both as committee and head of department. Until I was considered as CNP “Hardcore” and only few students in UTP have been acknowledged as one. You can count them by fingers. I wonder if I can be a good leader to my team. But Allah said:

“Allah will never burden any soul beyond his capacity. It gets every good that it earns, and it suffers every ill that it earns…..” (Al-Baqarah: 286)

Alhamdulillah, I feel very grateful to be given a very enthusiastic and aggressive team that complements me. We are still at the early stage but already achieved a few milestones. Hopefully we can maintain the momentum that we have built so far for more challenges ahead. Remember, our dream is high and we are still far from that. Keep on climbing to grab the dream.

Quoted from Hannah Montana The Movie, ‘Life is a climb, but the view is great’.

Allah has stated in holy Quran

“Truly Allah loves those who fight in His Cause in battle array, as if they were a solid cemented structure.” (As-Saff: 4)

Therefore, please correct our intention sincerely for Allah. May Allah assists us in what we are doing.

Prayer to lessen the burden

Translation:

"Our Lord! Condemn us not If we forget or fall Into error; our Lord! Lay not on us a burden Like that which Thou Didst lay on those before us; Our Lord! lay not on us A burden greater than we Have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, And grant us forgiveness. Have mercy on us. Thou art our Protector; Help us against those Who stand against Faith."  (Al-Baqarah: 286)

Faris Al-Muhandisu: At last! update jugak.. hehe

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Saya Bangga Menjadi Anak Malaysia

Siapa kata Bahasa Melayu tidak boleh pergi jauh?

Raymond Crooke, warganegara Britain telah menyanyikan lagu lagenda terkenal di Malaysia iaitu P.Ramlee dan Sudirman. Ini memang membuktikan bahasa dan lagu kita boleh pergi jauh dan diterima oleh orang luar. Ini suatu yang membanggakan.

Berikut adalah sedikit info tentang hasil kerja beliau yang dipetik daripada laman youtube

For my Malaysian friends.

Tan Sri P. Ramlee (1929-73) was a famous Malaysian actor, film director and songwriter. He wrote over 360 songs, most of which were used in his movies.

This song, one of his most popular, is from the 1960 movie, Antara Dua Darjat (The Two Classes).

I found it quite difficult to learn this song, as it is not my usual style, but it was a request, so here it is at last. I hope I've got it right.

The words mean something like this:

The stirring of my soul
Bathes my heart with emotion,
By the arranged notes
Of rhythm and song.
If it is only modest,
It doesn't matter.
Perhaps it could awaken you.
Realise this, good man.

Never will they vanish,
Rhythm and song.
Like blossoms,
They will linger forever.
If you separate
The song and the rhythm,
They'll be weak and soulless
And empty.

Klik di sini untuk melayari laman web beliau

Video ke 2 ini pula adalah 'cubaan' seorang pemuda Romania bergelar Mr. Avamon menyanyikan lagu 'Cuba' oleh Faizal Tahir. Wah! Tak sangka penyanyi yang cukup popular di Malaysia, Indonesia dan Singapura ini juga mempunyai peminat di Romania. Haha.

Saya bangga menjadi Anak Malaysia. Saya juga bangga dengan Bahasa Ibunda saya. Anda bagaimana?


Faris Al-Muhandisu: Credit to SyokBlog. pssst.... Adik Faizal Tahir pun popular jugak!

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Bukan Budak Sekolah Agama

Sekolah Sekular

Saya bukan budak sekolah agama. Saya hanyalah hamba hina dari sekolah sekular. Tak berapa pandai bercakap pasal agama. Tapi sekurang-kurangnya berusaha mendekatiNya. Biar dalam jahil, biar penuh dosa, saya wajib berusaha.

Di sekolah saya, mana ada Syariah, mana ada Bahasa Arab, mana ada baca al-mathurat. Apatah lagi membaca hadis. Solat Dhuha pun tak pernah. Tiada tamrin, tiada tarbiyah. Nak buat usrah dikatakan membuang masa. Baik pergi study. Tapi rupa-rupanya dia pergi bergayut. Pakai kopiah je cikgu marah, pakai songkok boleh pulak. Pakai tudung labuh dipandang enteng, kononnya jumud. Pakai serban pulak nanti ada orang takut mendekati. Apatah lagi memakai serban berwarna hitam yang dikatakan SESAT! Mereka yang melaungkan slogan “Kembalilah kepada Al-Quran dan As-Sunnah” dikatakan EKSTRIM!

Kadang-kadang menyesal tak masuk sekolah agama. Percuma dapat label “Budak Sekolah Agama”. Boleh belajar agama dengan lebih dalam. Ada tamrin, ada usrah, ada solat secara berjemaah. Ada tasmi’ Al-Quran. Sekolah saya tiada benda-benda macam ni. Entah berapa ramai kawan-kawan sekolah saya dulu tak pernah khatam Al-Quran sampai sekarang. Kahwin nak cepat tapi Al-Fatihah pun tak betul bacaannya. Belum kira lagi yang tidak solat.

Rasa bersyukur tengok adik-adik semua jadi ‘budak sekolah agama’. Nampak jelas perbezaan mereka dengan saya. Adik saya khatam Al-Quran sangat awal. Saya? Lewat sedikit. Keluar dengan berserban dan memakai wangian. Bagi muslimat pula, memakai tudung labuh, tutur kata dan tingkah laku yang sopan. Tidak mengada-ngada dan menggoda. Bukankah lebih menenangkan jiwa dan menyejukkan mata memandang? Sekurang-kurangnya tinggi rasa hormat kita terhadap mereka. Ditambah pula dengan prestasi akademik yang hebat, sangat mengagumkan! Bukan niat saya menyalahkan sekolah saya. Ini memang salah saya. Saya hanya kagum dengan kelebihan yang ‘budak sekolah agama’ dapat dan ‘budak biasa’ macam saya tak dapat.

Tinggi Ilmu Agama

Bila masuk UTP, semua orang memandang tinggi ‘budak sekolah agama’. Semasa pemilihan penghulu dan penghuluwati batch pun, ramai ‘budak sekolah agama’ dicalonkan. Biasalah, bila disebut ‘budak sekolah agama’, pastinya timbul di pundak ini satu figura yang alim, warak, zuhud, wajah yang bersih, tegas, kerap ke masjid, berkopiah bagi muslimin dan bertudung labuh bagi muslimat sebab mereka mendapat ilmu yang lebih sedikit daripada kami ‘budak biasa’. Inilah ciri-ciri pemimpin yang kita mahu. Inilah tanggapan saya dari kecil sehinggalah ada yang memusnahkannya setelah beberapa bulan di UTP.

Bila kita tegur mereka bercouple, mereka kata mereka tahu selok-belok hukum jauh dari kita. Yelah, dah berapa banyak ustaz mereka menadah ilmu berbanding kita. Kita yang dikata jumud. Jadi, siapalah kita nak tegur mereka yang dah baca beratus-ratus kitab fiqah. Bila kita tegur dia pakai seluar pendek, dia kata lutut bukan aurat. Bila kita tegur tudung dia mendedahkan dada, dia kata dah pakai baju cukup lah. Bila kita tegur dia asyik ponteng kelas tanpa sebab, dia cakap pergi kelas bukan faham apa-apa pun. Buang masa je. Baik baca Al-Quran kat bilik. Padahal dia enak je lena atas katil.

Mereka kata lagi, kami ‘budak biasa’ ni tak tahu apa yang mereka lalui. Kata mereka Islam itu bukan pada perbualan kita yang menggunakan ‘enta’/’enti’ atau tudung labuh yang menutup bumi. Masih banyak lagi perkara dalam Islam yang perlu dicermati.  Jadi, kenapa hanya perlu memandang kepada tudung atau seluar pendek? Allah memandang pada hati dan hanya Allah yang layak menghakimi. Jadi kami tak perlu peduli. Kata mereka, kami hanya pandai menghakimi tetapi tidak mahu menyelami. Bahasa Arab pun tak tinggi. Jadi, bawak-bawak la mengaji.

Tok Guru

Jadi saya pun sedar dan pergi mencari ‘tempat mengaji’. Tok Guru saya cakap, ‘budak sekolah agama’ bukan dipilih masuk sekolah agama kerana akhlak atau ilmunya. Cara pemilihan mereka sama sahaja dengan kita yang masuk sekolah biasa. Yang berbeza adalah keadaan mereka di sekolah agama tu. Maknanya ada je budak ‘grup setan’ masuk sekolah agama. Maka bila diajar dengan cara ‘mengajar malaikat’, memberontak la jadinya. Paling tidak pun mereka hanya akan berlakon menjadi malaikat sehinggalah sekolah tamat. Usai sahaja tamat zaman persekolahan, maka ‘roh’ itu kembali merasuk. 

Tok Guru saya cakap, “budak sekolah agama ni kalau buat dosa, dosa dia akan berganda 2 kali.”

“Kenapa Tok?” Tanya saya.

Tok Guru jawab, “budak sekolah agama ni kan jadi ikutan ramai orang. so bilamana dia buat dosa satu dosa tu akan terkena dirinya sendiri, satu lagi dia menjadi FITNAH pada Agamanya. cube tengok, bila budak sekolah agama buat dosa apa orang cakap? tengok tu budak sekolah agama pun buat jugak benda tu, so aku ni budak biasa je pun kira boleh buat jugak la"

Kesimpulannya, jadi budak sekolah agama memang susah. Ilmu dan amal itu berbeza. Memang sukar menyatukan kedua-duanya. Kenapa? Sebab mereka juga manusia yang bernafsu. Bila-bila masa sahaja nafsu boleh menundukkan iman, mengetepikan ilmu dan menidakkan amal. Iman kan selalu berbolak-balik. Justeru ‘budak sekolah agama’ juga tidak boleh diharap 100%.

Lalu kepada siapa lagi mahu diletakkan tanggungjawab berdakwah ini? Kitalah! Setiap manusia yang melafazkan syahadah itu WAJIB Berdakwah. Tidak kiralah yang berseluar pendek, tidak bertudung hatta yang minum arak atau berzina sekalipun. Firman Allah:

“Kamu adalah umat yang terbaik yang dilahirkan untuk manusia, menyuruh kepada yang ma'ruf, dan mencegah dari yang munkar, dan beriman kepada Allah. sekiranya ahli Kitab beriman, tentulah itu lebih baik bagi mereka, di antara mereka ada yang beriman, dan kebanyakan mereka adalah orang-orang yang fasik.” (Al-Imran: 110)

Jadi, marilah sama-sama memperbaiki diri. Walau bagaimanapun, autoriti agama hanya ada pada mereka yang ahli. Bukan anda yang tak tahu Bahasa Arab atau tak pernah bukak kitab. Jadi berhati-hatilah dalam berpendapat.

Faris Al-Muhandisu: Sekadar luahan hati yang sedikit dipengaruhi emosi. Tiada autoriti dan tidak perlu diikuti bagi yang tidak memahami. Harap maklum.

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Hang Tuah VS Hang Jebat

Kisah Lagenda

Sedang termenung di kala pagi mendung, menerbangkan saya ke alam lagenda ceritera dua pahlawan bersaudara Hang Tuah dan Hang Jebat. Entah kenapa tatkala menerawang di dimensi ke empat itu, minda singgah sejenak di  Melaka, sekitar abad ke 15. Mungkin dipengaruhi bahan bacaan sejak akhir-akhir ini yang banyak berkisar tentang alam Melayu.

Gempak gempita bumi Melaka
Guruh berdentum tanah bergegar
Jaguh tersanjung bertarung nyawa
Rasuk ajal teman pendekar
- pantun daripada ‘Hikayat Raja Raja’

Ingatkah anda kisah pergaduhan antara Hang Tuah dan Hang Jebat? Masakan tidak. Sebuah kisah ketaatan yang tidak berbelah bahagi kepada Sultan. Sebuah kisah dendam terhadap pemimpin yang zalim. Sebuah kisah persahabatan yang erat.  Kisah lagenda yang sarat dengan nilai pemikiran feudal melayu yang mungkin masih mempengaruhi minda Melayu moden.

Kisah itu berakhir dengan tragedi berdarah iaitu kematian Hang Jebat di tangan saudaranya sendiri Hang Tuah. Pernahkah anda terfikir siapa yang benar? Adakah Hang Jebat yang menyimpan dendam terhadap sultan kerana ingin menuntut bela atas kematian Hang Tuah yang difitnah sehingga segala isi istana yang tidak berdosa menjadi mangsa? Atau Hang Tuah yang taat kepada sultan yang zalim itu secara membuta-tuli sehingga sanggup membunuh saudaranya sendiri yang hanya ingin menuntut bela ke atas dirinya?

Merga Paksi tujuh bersaudara
Pencak silat Kertala Sari
Lihat lenggok Tuan Laksamana
Dibuai kilas Taming Sari
- pantun daripada ‘Hikayat Raja Raja’

Parti Hang Tuah

Mungkin ‘Parti Hang Tuah’ akan menyokong Hang Tuah atas dasar ketaatannya kepada pemimpin. Yang terlebih fanatik mungkin menggunakan dalil ini:

“Hai orang-orang yang beriman, taatilah Allah dan taatilah Rasul (nya), dan ulil amri di antara kamu…..” (An-Nisa’: 59)

Namun mereka terlupa yang ayat ini ada sambungannya:

“……… Kemudian jika kamu berlainan pendapat tentang sesuatu, Maka kembalikanlah ia kepada Allah (Al Quran) dan Rasul (sunnahnya), jika kamu benar-benar beriman kepada Allah dan hari kemudian. yang demikian itu lebih utama (bagimu) dan lebih baik akibatnya.”

Allah menjelaskan bahwa ciri-ciri utama Ulil Amri Minkum yang sebenarnya ialah komitmen untuk selalu mengembalikan segenap urusan yang diperselisihkan kepada Allah (Al Qur'an) dan Rasul (sunnahnya). Para pemimpin sejati di antara orang-orang beriman tidak mungkin akan rela menyelesaikan berbagai urusan kepada selain Al-Qur’an dan Sunnah Ar-Rasul. Sebab mereka sangat faham dan meyakini pesan Allah:

”Hai orang-orang yang beriman, janganlah kamu mendahului Allah dan Rasul-Nya dan bertakwalah kepada Allah. Sesungguhnya Allah Maha Mendengar lagi Maha Mengetahui.” (Al-Hujuurat: 1)

Parti Hang Jebat

Lalu bagaimana pula dengan ‘Parti Hang Jebat’? Pastinya mereka dengan sepenuh hati menyokong Hang Jebat kerana berani menegakkan keadilan. Dialah hero rakyat yang sudah bosan dan letih ditindas pemerintah. Bak kata Hang Jebat si ‘hero’:

“Raja adil raja ku sembah, raja zalim raja ku sanggah.”

Namun Allah juga berpesan:

“Dan janganlah kamu campur adukkan yang hak dengan yang batil dan janganlah kamu sembunyikan yang hak itu, sedang kamu Mengetahui.” (Al-Baqarah: 42)

Lalu anda di pihak mana?

Sejenak mendalami ilmu-ilmu feqah, satu prinsip yang perlu difahami dengan teliti dan mendalam, dalam soal syariat, antara yang benar dan sesat itu ada pertengahan. Dan kebenaran itu tidak bersifat tunggal umpama cahaya putih yang terbias menghasilkan 7 warna spektrum yang indah.  Namun itu soal syariat, bukan soal Akidah yang perlu dicermati. Rosak akidah, hancurlah Islam.

Sebagai penutup, ingin dikongsi satu ayat Al-Quran sebagai renungan:

”Pada hari ketika muka mereka dibolak-balikkan dalam neraka, mereka berkata: "Alangkah baiknya, andaikata kami ta`at kepada Allah dan ta`at (pula) kepada Rasul". Dan mereka berkata: "Ya Tuhan kami, sesungguhnya kami telah menta`ati pemimpin-pemimpin dan pembesar-pembesar kami, lalu mereka menyesatkan kami dari jalan (yang benar). Ya Tuhan kami, timpakanlah kepada mereka azab dua kali lipat dan kutuklah mereka dengan kutukan yang besar". (Al-Ahzab: 66-68)

Rujukan:

1. http://www.eramuslim.com/suara-langit/penetrasi-ideologi/siapakah-ulil-amri-minkum-yang-sebenarnya.htm

2. http://jebatmustdie.wordpress.com/2008/07/25/tales-of-hang-tuah/

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SPM 2009: Good Luck!

Post-SPM 2006: Interview with reporters from Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian

Hari ini, 18 November 2009 bermulalah detik yang paling mendebarkan pelajar-pelajar tingkatan 5 di seluruh Malaysia. Peperiksaan SPM, ujian yang menentukan arah tuju masa hadapan kini menjelma. Masih segar di ruang minda satu perasaan yang cukup hangat dan menyesakkan di saat detik itu hampir tiba. Terimbau kembali kenangan zaman persekolahan di Maktab Rendah Sains MARA Pengkalan Chepa (MRSM PC) 3 tahun yang lalu.

Masih ku ingat bagaimana dalam tekanan sebagai seorang ketua pelajar, hari-hari yang dilalui terasa begitu pantas bergerak. Betapa sempit ruang untuk mengulangkaji pelajaran. Kadang-kadang tanggungjawab sebagai pelajar diketepikan begitu sahaja. Pernah ketika di tingkatan 4, ponteng kelas selama hampir 2 minggu, minggu pertama kerana menyertai Tunas Saintis Peringkat Kebangsaan di MRSM Pontian, minggu kedua kerana tugas sebagai ahli jawatankuasa Minggu Bahasa Peringkat Kebangsaan. Namun begitu, alhamdulillah, Allah mengurniakan keputusan yang baik dalam peperiksaan, berjaya mengekalkan PNG 3.5 ke atas. Sungguh benar janji Allah

“Jika kamu menolong agama Allah, aku akan menolong kamu dan meneguhkan kedudukanmu.” (Muhammad: 7)

Bersama Mami n Nipi.. Inspirasiku ketika duka

Di tingkatan 5, keadaan sama berterusan. Dikutuk, dikeji itu perkara biasa sebagai pemimpin pelajar. Biasalah orang melayu. Begitu banyak mulut yang mahu mengkritik (mereka kata berfikir kononnya), namun tidak ramai yang mahu berdiri di belakang pemimpin mereka dan melakukan perubahan bersama. Bila diajak untuk menjalankan sebarang inisiatif kebajikan pelajar, begitu banyak alasan diberi. Senario sama berlaku di mana-mana. Bergantung atas definisi perubahan yang diinginkan. Bagi kami, perubahan yang diinginkan berjaya dicapai atas beberapa indikator yang realistik yang kami tetapkan sendiri. Mungkin pada orang lain tidak, ya terserahlah. Matlamat BWP ketika itu tidaklah terlalu jauh memandangkan keadaan yang agak parah yang dibawa dari generasi terdahulu. Alhamdulillah, sekurang-kurangnya batu asas yang kami letakkan berjaya digarap dengan baik oleh BWP seterusnya dan mereka terus berubah dari generasi ke generasi. Pasti ramai MRSM PC Old Boys terkejut dengan budaya pelajar generasi terbaru ini. Sekurang-kurangnya saya sendiri pun terkejut.

Cabaran demi cabaran mendatang. Ketika SPM masih berbaki sebulan, saya terpaksa berulang-alik ke hospital tatkala sedang menghadapi Percubaan SPM. Ini cabaran yang paling dahsyat pernah dialami setakat ini. Tatkala orang lain sibuk menelaah pelajaran, saya terpaksa berehat. Dalam kelas, saya langsung tidak mampu menumpukan perhatian. Saya percaya tiada dalam kalangan adik-adik mengalami apa yang saya alami. Alhamdulillah, janji Allah itu maha benar. Saya masih berjaya mendapat keputusan terbaik dan ditemu ramah oleh RTM dan beberapa media cetak lain dalam sidang akhbar bersama Pengerusi MARA.

Press Conference with Pengerusi MARA Y. B. Brig. Jen. (B) Dato’ Seri Abdul Hamid bin Hj. Zainal Abidin

Natijah daripada kehidupan di MRSM PC, inilah saya. Maybe people want to argue that they are ‘finished’ because of their life in MRSM PC, well I would say they are the one who ‘surrender themselves to the weather’. This pesimistic view of life will let people down all the time until their death.

Nasihat saya kepada adik-adik yang mengambil SPM tahun ni, termasuklah adik saya sendiri:

1. Tingkatkan kebergantungan kepada Allah.
2. Banyakkan berdoa.
3. Tenangkan fikiran.
4. Minta maaf dengan semua orang terutama guru-guru. Masih ada masa selagi keputusan belum keluar.
5. Pastikan anda dah khatam Al-Quran. Pengalaman saya dengan sahabat-sahabat, menunjukkan ada trend pelajar yang skor masa peperiksaan biasa tapi tak skor masa SPM, kebanyakan daripada mereka tak pernah khatam Al-Quran.
6. Walau apa pun yang berlaku, fikir yang positif sahaja.
7. Tawakal hanya selepas berusaha sepenuh hati.
8. Banyakkan buat latihan soalan-soalan tahun lepas daripada mentelaah. Dalam keadaan genting sebegini, output lebih penting daripada input.
9. Cari ruang yang paling senang untuk fokus. Elakkan belajar di bilik.

Akhir kata, semoga berjaya dalam SPM 2009 insyaAllah. Jika saya mampu, mengapa anda tidak?

"Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic. Be part of the solution, not part of the problem"

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Vacuum Domain of Truth

“O ye who believe! If a wicked person comes to you with any news, ascertain the truth, lest ye harm people unwittingly, and afterwards become full of repentance for what ye have done.” (Al-Hujurat: 6)

The Allegory of the Cave

In this famous theory written by Plato, he imagines a group of people who have lived chained in a cave all of their lives, facing a blank wall. The people watch shadows projected on the wall by things passing in front of a fire behind them, and begin to ascribe forms to these shadows. According to Plato, the shadows are as close as the prisoners get to seeing reality.

Contact

Contact is the key to effective communication. Contact between various members of a society is essential to build strong feelings of love and commitment. Contact within the same universities, schools, classes, organizations, events and other places where people go about their business enables people to get to know each other better, to understand or share in their ideas, beliefs, sorrows and joys.

“Allah does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who have not fought against you on account of religion and did not drive you out of your homes. Verily, Allah loves those who deal with equity.” (Al-Mumtahanah: 8)

Contacts do not stop at a superficial limit like simply sharing the same universities or working in the same organizations, but it involves more intimate levels like sharing and emphatizing with others’ problems, concerns, happiness, grief, hopes, expectations and disappointments.

Assumptions

No contact means no effective communication. It obviously results in wrong information. People tend to observe from afar. They are not brave enough to catch the right people for the right and credible information. Consequently, people assume anything that may uphold their stance and assumptions tend to be wrong. Just like what is mentioned by Plato in his popular Allegory of Cave long time ago.

There’s where people build a vacuum domain of truth between them. No one dare to try to break into the domain. It needs a very high pressure, temperature, energy and very sophisticated ‘pump’ before the domain can be break. That is when prejudice and hatred come into play.

Battle of Siffin

There are a lot of examples in the olden days for what we have been discussing right now. Obviously, one of them is Battle of Siffin. It was fought between Ali ibn Abi Talib and Muawiyah I, on the banks of the Euphrates river, in what is now Ar-Raqqah, Syria. Following the controversial murder of Uthman ibn Affan, Ali had become Caliph but struggled to be accepted as such throughout the Muslim Empire.

Muawiyah, the governor of Syria, was a kinsman of the murdered Caliph, and just wanted the murderers brought to justice. He is not a rebellion as his enemy wanted people to see. Ali was in difficult situation since the ummah at that time was in chaos without a leader. Muawiyah considered that Ali was unwilling to do this, and so Muawiyah rebelled against Ali, who attempted to put down the rebellion. The result was the engagement at Siffin. It is so confusing that Ali was in Madinah while Muawiyah is in Damascus. What would you expect for two sides without any proper communication system to make a dialogue to understand each other’s position? This is what I mean as ‘Vacuum Domain of Truth’.

Therefore, it is not fair to other side if we throw a lot of accusations merely based on other’s words which could be slanderous. They may have their own agenda or influenced by their emotions. People with high knowledge and credibility also may do the same mistake. No people are free from their emotion; they may use their knowledge as they like to fulfil their agenda. Who knows? So, the solution is to meet the right people, like in the previous case, Ali, listen with an open heart to their explanation.

I write this just for one reason.

“The Believers are but a single Brotherhood: So make peace and reconciliation between your two (contending) brothers; and fear Allah, that ye may receive Mercy.” (Al-Hujuurat: 10)


Reference:


1. Healing Body and Soul - Amira Ayad

2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey

3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegory_of_the_Cave

4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Siffin

5. http://saifulislam.com/?p=5874

6. http://ms.langitilahi.com/perkongsian-baiklah-dengan-semua-orang/#more-1811

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Human Body is the Best Chemical Plant

Brain is the best Controlling system

PID Controller

Lung is the best membrane

Membrane

Heart is the best pump

Gear-Oil Pump

Stomach is the best reactor

Plug-flow Reactor

Nerve is best sensor

D40 Sensor

Muscle is the best actuator

Electric Actuator

Intestine is the best sedimenter

Sedimenter

Blood vessel is the best pipe

Stainless Pipe

Kidney is the best heat exchanger

Plate Heat Exchanger

Indeed, human body is the best and most complex chemical plant!

"This day shall We save thee in the body, that thou mayest be a sign to those who come after thee! but verily, many among mankind are heedless of Our Signs!" (Yunus: 92)

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Muslim's Dream of Ideal State

In 360 CE, Plato started talking about the ideal socio-political state which he called the ‘Republic’, and over the centuries people have tried to find or establish this perfect society without success. Although most people never realized it, this ideal society really existed; it was there in the social system built by Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. in Madinah, a system that operated according to Allah’s guidance and Islamic teachings. This righteous system survived after the death of Rasulullah and throughout the period of influence of his four wise and rightly-guided followers as Caliphs (Khulafa’ Ar-Rashidin): Abu Bakar RA, Umar Al-Khattab RA, Uthman RA and Ali RA.

When Abu Bakar was Caliph, he appointed Umar Al-Khattab as a judge. As reported by Western orientalist, months used to pass by with no one coming to Umar with any complaint. Finally, Umar came to the Caliph – according to our present days terms – present his resignation, saying “I have nothing to do. You hired me as a judge over people who knew their duties and accomplished them and who knew their rights and didn’t transgress them.”

How would you feel if you lived in such a society? You wake up every morning knowing that justice prevails, love and care surround you and mercy is your society’s main slogan. Have you ever dreamed that our brothers in Palestine, Xinjiang, Chechnya and so on live in safety without worrying of being shot or stabbed from nowhere? Currently, anywhere around the world, it is always the Muslims are the victims. I can’t imagine how a Muslim can sleep unheeding on his comfortable bed while violent oppression taking place worldwide.

The path is still too far yet not impossible. Just a simple thought from me. By the way, Happy Eid Mubarak! Kullu 'aam wa antum bil khoir. Maaf zahir dan batin.

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Award: Awesome Blog Buddy

Saya tak biasa main tagging ni. Disebabkan telah banyak kali ditag dan tak mahu mengecewakan sahabat-sahabat, saya cuba menjawab tag ini.

1. 5 fakta menarik tentang pemberi tag:
• Wan Mustapai nama diberi… sebut betul3.. hehe
• Peramah dan sempoi
• Schoolmate kat MRSM PC dan sekarang bersama di UTP tapi bukan satu course.
• Seorang yang sangat busy sejak dari zaman sekolah lagi
• Calon MPP 09/10.. haha.. (promote2)

2. 10 fakta/hobi diri sendiri:
• Sangat obsess dengan buku. Pandai berjimat tetapi tidak untuk buku.
• Sangat serius, kritikal dan berterus-terang namun masih ada pertimbangan.
• Tak suka orang yang tidak menepati janji/masa.
• Susah nak senyum tapi hakikatnya itu hanya di hadapan perempuan… haha
• Suka warna hijau dedaunan.. hehe.. sangat mendamaikan
• Kurang bercakap, banyak bekerja.. that’s my style.
• Ada 2 adik lelaki dan sorang adik perempuan.
• Anak sulung.
• Kadang-kadang jenis angin jugak sejak akhir-akhir ni.
• They said I’m over-altruistic.. well.. I dun really aware of it.

3. 8 Penerima tag seterusnya dengan ringkasan mengenai mereka:
• Faiq – adik saya. Seorang hafiz. Jangan terkejut blog pelajar tingkatan 2 ni lebih matang daripada anda.
• Hamzah – rumate saya. Blog dia jarang update sebab dia tersangat la sibuk.
• Nur Akmal – schoolmate kat MRSM PC dulu.
• Azirah – Schoolmate kat MRSM KL n MRSM PC dulu. Lama tak dengar kaba dia
• Nash – Coursemate kat UTP. Presiden MEDTECH.
• Hasmah Salleh – Schoolmate kat MRSM KL. Sekarang buat medic kat Mesir.
• Izati (Nieeyz) – Schoolmate kat MRSM PC dan juga jiranku… hehe
• Azura – Labmate untuk sem ni. Quite childish.. jangan marah.. haha


Asalnya nak tag lagi ramai.. tapi ramai pulak yang telah ditag.. tak perlulah berulang kali. Sekadar untuk mengurangkan ketegangan post-post yang agak serius sebelum ini. Terima kasih

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1Malaysia F1 team

I don’t know what to say on this matter. Just a few questions arise from my mind right now.

Are we really gonna be competitive or just put something filling up the grid?

Does it feasible while Malaysia is in the midst of economic crisis?

I can’t say I’m entirely surprised; it’s pretty typical of our government’s mentality. This is and has been the perennial problem with this country; we always want to look good, but with a glaring lack of substance beneath the surface.

Instead of pouring the millions into an F1 team, why not invest in improving Proton? They’ve been cash-strapped for the past couple years as their sales have taken a downturn due to stiff competition from the like of Perodua, Toyota, Kia, and others. Their quality isn’t worth much mention either. Would it be a lot better to enter a team into F1 as a credible car manufacturer first?

I don’t know how much money does it takes to build a strong F1 team. But for sure it’s going to exceed 12 digits value. Can you imagine how this money can benefit the poor, the old and a lot of patients in hospital who are just waiting for their death since they have no money to pay their medical bill? They say that we are short of money due to economic downturn. We need to increase the petrol and food price. We need to save money, can’t afford to waste more money and etc. Now, who’s wasting their money? Everybody knows why the team as credible as BMW-Sauber pulled out from the event.

However, I try to be optimistic that this project is going to spur young minds to engage in science and technology with more passion. I also hope that this project at least will shift the role model of teenagers from all those demoralised artistes to technocrat figures if not intellectual figures as what had been done by our angkasawan. Plus, from reliable source, UTM and UTP have been engaged into the team. Hopefully, after a successful run with Formula SAE, we can move forward to involve in F1 through this once-in-a-life-time chance. Let us make Tokai University in Japan as our role model. Their students managed to design a high performance engine due to their involvement in Le Mans Project. So, let’s build one to prove that this project is not a waste.

I believe as a country, this is not the right time to build the team. Malaysia does not desperately need this. All we need right now is a focus on our people and stable economy. All this projects are just going to benefit the rich. Do you think Malaysia is ready for its own F1 team? Have your say..

Source:

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/9/9934.html

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/16/nation/4725891&sec=nation

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UMNO Parti Islam?

Sudah berpuluh-puluh kali pemimpin UMNO melaungkan bahawa UMNO adalah parti Islam. Sejak dari zaman Tunku Rahman hinggalah ke zaman Pak Lah dengan Islam Hadhari yang sudah tidak pasti ke mana hala tujunya. Kali ini, YAB Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak pula melaungkan slogan yang sama. Atas dasar apa mereka mengatakan mereka parti Islam? Memetik kata-kata PM

“Dalam Islam, kemiskinan itu menghampiri kekufuran dan Umno sejak 53 tahun yang lepas berusaha membasmi kemiskinan di kalangan umat Islam dengan membuka tanah rancangan Felda dan adakah ini bukan tuntutan Islam?”

Adakah dengan membasmi kemiskinan dalam kalangan umat Islam merupakan dasar utama kepada perjuangan Islam? Pernah mereka tahu apakah konsep ‘Hizbullah (Parti Allah)’ yang disebutkan dalam Al-Quran? Mungkin terlalu dalam dan berat untuk dibedah konsep-konsep asas haraki ini. Di ruangan ini, biarlah saya membincangkan secara mudah persoalan ini.

Kita tidak perlu mempertikaikan kebaikan dan kebijaksanaan kerajaan dalam membentuk FELDA untuk membantu golongan miskin. Orang bukan Islam malah orang Yahudi pun membantu orang miskin. Kerajaan Israel, siap bagi tanah percuma yang dirampas daripada rakyat Palestin kepada orang Yahudi yang baru berpindah ke Israel dari Eropah. Justeru, apa yang nak dihairankan? Nak buat baik tak semestinya orang Islam. Malah, boleh jadi orang bukan Islam jauh lebih baik daripada orang Islam.

Mungkin ada sesetengah pihak yang mendakwa orang UMNO pun sembahyang 5 waktu jemaah di masjid, membaca Al-Quran dan berpuasa. Itu perkara asas yang tak perlu diperbahaskan. Orang yang berzina, minum arak mahupun berjudi juga boleh melakukan ibadah khas tersebut. Malah, ramai orientalis barat yang sah bukan Islam hafaz 30 juzu’ Al-Quran. Maka, apakah masalah sebenar yang berlaku? Nun di pedalaman FELDA, berapa ramai anak-anak muda terlibat dengan masalah sosial. Masalah rasuah yang kian menggugat kredibiliti kerajaan pemerintah sehingga ‘diiktiraf’ oleh AMNESTY International antara negara yang mempunyai indeks rasuah yang tinggi. ‘Kebocoran’ di sana sini. Itu perkara-perkara yang boleh dianggap furu’. Lalu bagaimana dengan perlembagaan Malaysia, isu murtad dan isu perundangan Islam? Di sini lah terletak isu dasarnya iaitu isu AKIDAH!

Firman Allah:
“Maka demi Tuhanmu (wahai Muhammad)! Mereka tidak disifatkan beriman sehingga mereka menjadikan engkau hakim dalam mana-mana perselisihan yang timbul di antara mereka, kemudian mereka pula tidak merasa di hati mereka sesuatu keberatan dari apa yang telah engkau hukumkan dan mereka menerima keputusan itu dengan sepenuhnya.” (An-Nisa’: 65)

Berapa banyak Majlis tadarus atau Tilawah Al-Quran yang diadakan jika dibandingkan dengan Konsert-konsert artis antarabangsa? Berapa banyak majlis ilmu yang diberi sokongan oleh kerajaan (itupun atas kepentingan politik) jika nak dibandingkan dengan pusat-pusat hiburan, judi dan arak yang diberi lesen untuk beroperasi? Bagaimana pula soal sistem pemerintahan Islam yang jelas ditolak oleh UMNO?

Firman Allah lagi
“…. dan tolong-menolonglah kamu dalam (mengerjakan) kebajikan dan takwa, dan jangan tolong-menolong dalam berbuat dosa dan pelanggaran. dan bertakwalah kamu kepada Allah, Sesungguhnya Allah amat berat siksa-Nya.” (Al-Maa’idah: 2)

Mantan PM, Tun Abdullah Badawi dengan jelas mengatakan bahawa Perlembagaan Malaysia lebih tinggi daripada Islam. Dato’ Jamaludin Jarjis dalam satu sidang parlimen ketika berbahas dengan Tuan Guru Haji Hadi menyatakan bahawa kita harus memisahkan soal pendidikan dengan Islam? 2 kenyataan daripada pemimpin ‘hebat’ ini sudah cukup untuk menjelaskan pendirian mereka yang menolak sebahagian Islam. Namun dalam Surah Al-Baqarah Allah menyatakan:

“Hai orang-orang yang beriman, masuklah kamu ke dalam Islam keseluruhan, dan janganlah kamu turut langkah-langkah syaitan. Sesungguhnya syaitan itu musuh yang nyata bagimu.” (Al-Baqarah: 208)

Formulanya mudah, Islam itu datang secara ‘pakej’. Tolak 1 bermakna tolak semua. Apatah lagi yang ditolak itu merupakan perkara-perkara Akidah.

“Sesungguhnya kami Telah menurunkan Kitab Taurat di dalamnya (ada) petunjuk dan cahaya (yang menerangi), yang dengan Kitab itu diputuskan perkara orang-orang Yahudi oleh nabi-nabi yang menyerah diri kepada Allah, oleh orang-orang alim mereka dan pendeta-pendeta mereka, disebabkan mereka diperintahkan memelihara kitab-kitab Allah dan mereka menjadi saksi terhadapnya. Karena itu janganlah kamu takut kepada manusia, (tetapi) takutlah kepada-Ku. dan janganlah kamu menukar ayat-ayat-Ku dengan harga yang sedikit. barangsiapa yang tidak memutuskan menurut apa yang diturunkan Allah, Maka mereka itu adalah orang-orang yang kafir.” (Al-Maa’idah: 44)

Jelas di sini, persoalan parti yang memperjuangkan Islam atau tidak sememangnya tidak ditentukan oleh nama mahupun apa yang dilakukan tetapi ditentukan oleh dasarnya yang berlandaskan Al-Quran dan Sunnah. Justeru, tiada jalan lain untuk menjadi golongan ‘Nasrallah’ melainkan dengan memperjuangkan kalimah ‘La ila ha illa Allah’. Marilah kita sama-sama muhasabah diri dan berdoa memohon hidayah dan taufik dari Allah agar diberi petunjuk dan kekuatan untuk berubah ke arah kebenaran. InsyaAllah.

Sumber:

http://umno-online.com/?p=4221

http://www.harakahdaily.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21726&Itemid=90

http://cikgunurionline.wordpress.com/2008/03/04/ini-buktinyaumno-tolak-islam/

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Buat Muslimah Sejati

"Diantara tanda-tanda kekuasaan Allah ialah Dia menciptakan untukmu isteri-isteri dari jenismu sendiri, supaya kamu cenderung dan merasa tenteram kepadanya, dan dijadikan-Nya di antara kamu rasa kasih dan sayang. (Ar-Rum 21)

Bersabda Rasulullah SAW:
"Sebaik-baik perhiasan di dunia ini adalah wanita yang solehah."

Perempuan yang aku sayangi
Adalah pencinta agama Tuhannya
Yang mengalir rasa cinta.. takut dan harap
Terus menguasai perjalanan kehidupannya
Dari waktu ke waktu
Sehingga perjanjian antara jasad dan nyawanya berakhir

Perempuan yang aku rindui
Adalah yang di mata dan wajahnya
Terpancar sinar nur Ilahi
Lidahnya basah dengan zikrullah
Sentiasa muraqabah
Setiap waktu sibuk membaiki diri
Di sudut hati kecilnya sentiasa membesarkan Allah

Perempuan yang aku cintai
Yang menutup auratnya dari pandangan ajnabi
Kehormatan dirinya menjadi mahal nilainya
Mujahadatunnafsi adalah perjuangan yang mesti
Muhasabatunnafsi dilakukan selalu
Disanjung tinggi penduduk langit dan bumi

Perempuan yang aku dambai
Yang mendekatkan hatiku yang jauh dari Allah
Tika aku di sana dilamar duniawi
Hadirnya memperkasa Akhiratku
Sewaktu aku alpa dan leka
Lembut manjanya mentazkirah diri
Di kala aku disapa bahana
Belai kasihnya menginsafkan naluri

Perempuan yang aku kasihi
Yang bersyukur pada apa yang ada
Yang bersabar pada apa yang tiada
Cinta pada hidup yang sederhana
Demi kebahagiaan abadi di sana

Perempuan yang aku sukai
Menjadi dian pada dirinya sendiri
Yang menjadi pelita untuk putera-puteriku
Yang bakal dilahirkan
Untuk menyambung perjuanganku
Menegak kalimah Allah nan qudus
Mendaulat perjuangan suci Junjungan Mulia

Perempuan yang aku impi
Adalah wanita yang luhur haqiqi
Muslimah yang setia sejati
Mu'minah yang taat pada Ilahi

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Boost your Self-esteem!

Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H said “Do not fear be worthless: you say if people behave well, you behave too and if they misbehave, you do the same. Instead, if people behave well, you behave well too, and if they misbehave, do not act unjustly.” (Tirmidhi)

When we think of someone who has power, we imagine them to be dominant and controlling, but this is not true power. Our power lies deep within our souls. It is reflected in each action, movement and decision. It radiates love, compassion and understanding. It illuminates our surrounding and our world. Being powerful means overcoming our fears and self-doubts, exploring new challenges and fulfilling our duties and responsibilities.

Each of us is blessed with innumerable talents, faculties and potentials, the true challenge is to dig down into our souls to explore these faculties and make the most out of them. You cannot be happy unless you improve your sense of self-worth. That is always the first step to move further forward. By doing that, you unlock your potential and free your creative powers. Studies show that a strong belief in our own abilities significantly increases our satisfaction both at home and at work.

Do not discouraged by other people or try to copy them. Do not fear being different! Another of the Messenger’s wise sayings

“The strong believer is more loved by Allah than the weak one, and there is benefaction both.” (Muslim)

Now, to boost your self-esteem, try following these steps:

1. Believe in your self-worth and self-potential. Think about what your strong points are, write them down and keep the list where you can see to remind yourself. Work on improving and adding them. At the same time, keep your faith in your Creator. Always remind yourself that Allah is with you, that you certainly are on the right path and nothing can defeat you. Believe deep in your soul that your connection with Allah is the true source of your powers.

“… And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him. Verily, Allah will accomplish His purpose. Indeed Allah has set a measure for all things.” (At-Thalaq: 3)

2. Asses your limitations and work with them. Figure out how you perceive yourself, recognize your own personal limits and acknowledge your human limitations. We are all human and we all have our flaws. Do not be ashamed of yours. Instead, recognize them so that you can figure out how to deal with them.

3. Visualize your personal success. Imagine performing your tasks well. The better you imagine yourself, the bigger the boost you are giving to your confidence.


4. Work to achieve your visualized goal, and remember that your aptitude and performance are directly related to your levels of confidence. When things go wrong, do not get discouraged, perceive it as a challenge and keep trying. Focus on success and always maintain your positive image.

Hope it helps. Thank you and good luck!

Reference:

1. Healing Body and Soul, Amira Ayad.
2. Quran Saintifik, Dr. Danial Zainal Abidin

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Forgive and Forget

“And whosoever is patient and forgives, indeed that is of the steadfast heart of things.” (Asy-Syura: 43)

When we are hurt, insulted or faced with injustice, we have 2 options to deal with our feelings: either to forgive and forget or to hate, harbor grudge and rancor and live to seek revenge. Both choices are hard, but their results are completely opposite. Hatred, bitterness and hostility intoxicate your body. They throw you into frustration, weaken your system and make your nerves tense. It will yield nothing but pain. On the other hand, forgiveness transcends the soul and frees you from your destructive negative energy. Forgiveness heals you not only emotionally but also physically and mentally. Is it not worth it to get rid of the burden of anger, hatred and resentment, to be able to restore your position in social life, giving and receiving support?

Lots of people refuse to forgive, thinking it a sign of weakness; they think that by forgiving they are surrendering to their offenders. On the contrary, by forgiving you cease to be the victim of hatred and anger and you triumph over your own evil. Now comes the most important question:

HOW TO FORGIVE?

It is a challenging task requiring a fight against our own selves, it is considered by Islam as a sacred type of Jihad. Prophet Muhammad S.A.W said

“A mujahid is one who engages in jihad against his own self in obeying Allah.” (Baihaqi)

Therefore, I would like to share a few helpful tips:

1. Allow yourself enough time to heal, let yourself fully express your feelings; do not just deny the pain and turn your back on it, expecting it to disappear on its own.

2. Perform regular breathing exercises: the easiest one is simply to observe your breathing. Do not try to control it or force it, just watch it and relax.

3. Practice thinking that this life is just a transient path and those little events make up the bridge on which we can cross to the next world. So, take what is absolutely necessary for you to cross it and leave what is not.

4. Honour the Divine Wisdom behind every event. Live in harmony with Allah’s will, rather than fighting it.

5. Keep your mind engaged with more important things. Think about Allah’s Oneness, Justice and Mercy, about the rewards of conquering your anger and forgiving the offender\

“Whoever forgives and makes reconciliation, his reward is due from Allah.” (Asy-Syura: 40)

6. Fear the punishment of Allah upon those whose hearts are filled with with anger, hatred and resentment.

7. Consider each event a lesson and every person a teacher, regardless of how you choose to judge their actions, it is useless to hate or blame them for the situation you are in.

8. Hatred is a heavy burden to carry, it does not benefit you or harm your offender in any way. It is a blinding sentiment that can eventually take full control of all your thoughts and actions.

9. Look for the good in everyone. Each person has to have a good side, we are human after all.

10. Know that Allah does not love anger, hatred or revenge.

11. Fill your heart with love and spread it all around you to extinguish the fire of rancor and anger.

Reference:

Healing Body and Soul, Amira Ayad

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Memoir of Convofair 2009

"O ye who believe! Fear Allah, and let every soul look to what (provision) He has sent forth for the morrow. Yea, fear Allah. for Allah is well-acquainted with (all) that ye do. " (Al-Hasyr: 18)

Assalamualaikum,

Again I neglect this blog for such a long time. I'm really sorry for that. It can't be helped since I have a lot of things of higher priority to be done. Now that I've finished my task which is the Executive Comittee of Convofair 2009, I think I'll have more time to do what I like.

Just want to share my experience during my involvement in Convofair, so-called the biggest event in UTP. I would say that it's just a repetition of my previous Convofair and TEC except that it comes with a lot of different challenges. This time around, we need to face economic downturn, H1N1 fear, thunderstorm and so on. Mind you that we almost cancel the multi-thousands Convofair and Convocation due to H1N1 scare. Thanks to PETRONAS CEO, Tan Sri Hassan for allowing us to proceed as planned. You don't know how huge the effect of cancelling or postponing the Convofair and Convocation to UTP.

It became tougher for me and my comittee that I was caught of having fever 3 days before the event. The doctor asked me to be quarantined since my body temperature was high complete with flu and cough. Thinking that all my effort before will go to waste if I am quarantined, I try to persuade him not to quarantine me in the boring Duyung. Alhamdulillah (if I can say it? Since I've been cruel to myself.. haha), the doctor was being lenient to me that I only get the order to be under Self-Isolation (which I breached on the next day.. haha). I passed most of the task to my assistant (poor her.. hehe). Starting on that day, I miss a lot of things about my task due to my sickness. I did went to the Committee briefing just to observe what my assistant do actually since I'm not fully recovered yet. But, I end up being the one who's giving the briefing to the whole committee (I worn the mask mind you.. haha). To be honest, I'm so worry about what's going to happen during the officiating ceremony since even at the beginning we already have a lot of problems. But, what can I do? I can just hope and give guidance from nowhere.

A day before Convofair, I really had a tough time. Due to a simple mistake, I need to rush here and there to settle all the problems caused by it while I'm still not fully fit. After maghrib, I just collapse with my head felt like spinning. Only 2 hours later, I can barely stand and perform Isyak prayers. I try to get the info from my friends of what's happening at Convo Square. I just feel something not right about it. So, I went there with my head still feel like spinning. My guess is right. Yet, what can I do? I feel so bad that I can't contribute something when people really need me. I try to give a hand anyway.

Then, the most-awaiting day comes. I feel barely healthy that morning. However, I still lost my appetite. So, I just take 2 currypuff and sky juice for my breakfast. I try to get update from my committee about the progress and try to run a rehearsal. However, I still limit my movement. It's already last minute. What can you expect? I don't know the whole thing as what I'm supposed to. The officiating ceremony that night was one of the horrified moments in my life. I forgot to eat medicine for 2 days already with no appetite at all. Plus, I don't take any food since the breakfast except a few glasses of water. Consequently, after the officiating ceremony, I just lost my balance and my head spinning. During the post-mortem, I don't know what they were talking about. When it's my turn to talk, I talked like rubbish. I want to apologise to my committee for saying anything unnecessary. I really lost control that night.

Fortunately, the next two days run very smoothly that I regain my health and fitness. Quite funny that I act like a head of bodyguard for Amy Search and Aizat AF. haha... My task forced me to be alert of any threat to the security of the performing artistes. Unfortunately, I didn't have even a single chance to take a snap with them eventhough I was always being very close to them throughout the event. This is the most valuable experience for me that not many of us will get, which is being the security guard for artistes.... haha.. However, the most valuable lesson here is TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH! huhuh

Thank you for reading.

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