Ramadhan Reflections

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

الحمدللهربالعلمين

Ramadhan graced and left just as quickly. It felt as if it was just last week that I went to Abg Samad’s house to welcome the Imam Huffaz. I remembered we had steaks and then sat in the living room to pass the SIM cards to them. It was the first of the blessed nights to come. What better way to welcome Ramadhan than to catch up with old friends and bask in their knowledge and blessings.

The next few nights were spent with them as I helped them out with daily chores and what nots. After solat Teraweeh, we’d go back to the “container” to have supper. As the days passed by, we had more supper outside with the jemaah, some of them whom I had known and deeply respected. We also did something different this year and recorded a few songs semi-professionally. It was all well done and I’m glad we were able to have it for keeps.

Throughout the month, I had the oppotunity to meet up with people. There were a few who came back from studying overseas and I listened to every story they had to tell. Whenever there are school breaks in Madina, students will rush to sign up for 3-months course to memorise the Quran. So all they do is live and breathe the Quran everyday. And their reward – having the Quran etched in memory. I felt supercharged and inspired after that and it further strengthen my resolve to study abroad; the world is not limited to Singapore anyway.

As Eid Fitr drew closer, their departure dates came closer as well. It was hard to imagine not having them around. I’ll definitely miss their laughter, their advice, how they handled difficult sitiuations with great patience. They were always there to give you a spiritual and mental lift whenever you need it. It’s ironic that the people you see everyday just don’t have as much positive impact in your life.

I am very confident… confident that Allah loves you - One of the Imam Huffaz who knew about my troubles.

May Allah reunite us again very soon, if not here in the highest levels of paradise.
May Allah bless us with many many more Ramadhans.
May Allah grant us all of our dua.
Ameen!