Travelog Winter 2013: Reise Nach Deutschland, Tschechien Republik, Österreich, Schweiz

Assalamualaikum, In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,

All praise to Him, the Supreme Ruler of the world, and salawah upon Prophet Muhammad PBUH.

Alhamdulillah, I still have the time to write something, hopefully for the greater good. I went away, last winter break, to few places by which you guys can possibly know through my facebook pages. Ah, spoil the post. Germany, Czech Republic, Austria & Switzerland. A lot of journey with awesome high school friend, Suhatman aka the tour guide. He studies in Aalen, germany, that's why he is capable of the communication and transport system around germany. Lucky me.

Alte oper night and day.

Landed at frankfurt, it was a nice place for a city life. We met our senior during high school, Aizet Ilyas, whom a great motivator man. We chat until late night and have a few insight exchanged. Moving up to Berlin the place where world war 2 exploded and centered. Berlin composed of many historical places, from jewish memorial place, the Berlin wall where east and west berlin were divided as a result of hitler fall, Charlottenburg Palace, Charlie checkpoint and others. I like the christmas market and the happening events there.

 Berlin wall.

 Charlottenburg Palace

Then, we crossed the border to Prague, the capital city of Czech Republic. Subhanallah, the place was very beautiful and the buildings were designed as bohemian style, the holy roman empire. I fall in love of the sight on top of hill, where you can view the whole city and spend the rest of the day amazed of the beauty of the world God gave us to. And the people are nice and the girls are very pretty too. Ma, can I bring one home? :p

Prague, Czech Republic

From on top of the hill.

After that, we went to munich. On the way to Allianze Arena, I met my old college classmate, Arif Chan and his usrah-mate. It was nice to meet somewhere out of UK as we also barely talk to each other, unless we met. Thank Allah for this moment. The next day, we went to Neuschwanstein castle. The journey was 3 hours long from munich and so many chinese were on sight. Maybe they like the castle as well. The castle itself was magnificent and beautiful. Masya-Allah. The road towards the top was closed because of the icy slippery route, but we climbed up the fence and got to walk a great and awesome view journey. Masya-Allah. On the way back, we met our high school junior, Nelissa with her friends, all the way from Canada. It was nice to meet them. :)

Neuschwanstein Castle

The road not taken. (The one we climbed the fence)

BMW Welt, Munich

We continue our journey the next day to Salzburg, Austria. We climbed to the top of the castle and got a very good view. very nice. And we have our night back in Suhatman's place, Aalen. There, I met, Azwan, Chop, Ken, Abiman and Choka. We played board games for two nights and had a very great fun together. (ok, macam ayat budak sekolah rendah buat karangan. Haha. Well, who cares anyway, nobody is going to read this blog btw).

Salzburg from the top of the hohensalzburg castle.

My final destination was Schaffhausen, Swiss. There, where the Rheinfall is located, the biggest waterfall in europe. Though I think it's small, but the view was nice. I'm glad I was given this opportunity to see it. Alhamdulillah.

Rheinfall, Schaffhausen.

Overall, this trip was the best trip I've ever been. The food wasn't that hard to find and the price is worth it. I met with a lot of acquaintances and obtained wonderful, priceless experiences. With good companion which I really grateful having of, and can withstand my demeanor which few can comprehend. Thank you very much, Suhatman, for guiding me throughout the journey. It was really fun. And Aalen friends, the food was nice, and I'm really can't thank you guys enough. May Allah bless you guys. :)

Enjoy the video I made. :D

"O Lord, give me baraqah on every single trip I spent, for that I gained wisdom not normally anyone get. I pray to you to pour down the blessings to those I met, so that our met can make us closer to You and will not awaken Your anger. Please give me the chance to seek knowledge which can make me deepen my heart and feelings upon You. For You are the greatest of all, for You we came and return."

"It is He who has made the earth subservient to you. You walk through its vast valleys and eat of its sustenance. Before Him you will all be resurrected."

[67:15]

Thank you for your time to read. I appreciate it.

Illaliqa'. Wassalam

Healing wound

Assalamualaikum, in the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,

All praise to Him, the Creator of this beautiful world, and Salawah upon the Last Prophet Muhammad PBUH.

How do we want the wound to heal, if we don't stop the bleeding?

Same with human,

How do we want to improve ourselves, if we don't stop the sinning?

Think and ponder. Clock's ticking. Our lives are short, but more than enough.

Why? Because He created us. He knows what we don't.

get up this instance. you'll know how awesome you'll be when you are closer to The Creator. Away from the smelly sins.

Illaliqa. Wassalam.

Mati itu pasti.

Assalamualaikum, dengan nama Allah yang Maha Pemurah dan Maha Penyayang.

Segala puji bagu Allah. Dan salawat ke atas junjungan besar Nabi Muhammad SAW.

Sesungguhnya kematian itu datang tak mengira umur. Adakah amalan kita sudah cukup untuk menghadap Yang Esa?

"Hei orang muda! Jangan ingat matimu tua. Kelak lalai dibuai nikmat dunia.

Hei orang tua! Jangan fikir kau tak mati2. Umur panjang itu satu ujian yang sangat berat."

Perginya seseorang dalam hidup kita itu juga satu peringatan buat kita.

Impianku mahu syahid. Biarlah jika pemergianku tidak diiringi beratus2 manusia, asalkan yang mengiringiku ke liang lahad ialah seribu malaikat.

Illaliqa'. Wassalam.

New term, new friends, new atmosphere, new challenges. Don't give up just yet.

Assalamualaikum, in the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

All praise to Him, the Supreme Ruler of the world. And Salawah upon Prophet Muhammad PBUH.

Alhamdulillah, it's been a month since I landed myself back in London. Still this heart lingering for the souls in Malaysia, and the atmosphere. I myself reluctant to go back here, however, the fight must go on.

Year 3, final year for my bachelor engineering course, a year where you will busy with hectic dissertation or final year project. The subjects are getting tougher and tougher and the assignments are like having a bullet in your head. Ah, nevermind, my head is bulletproof. Haha. I will survive somehow. Insya-Allah.

This year, I stayed with new friends of mine, whom my former malaysian classmates, in the same hall, Galbraith Hall. Do request for address if you need to send me gifts. :p

We cooked, chatted, and helped each others out and spent very good quality time together. I will appreciate and commemorate this year that Allah bestowed upon me despite the challenges that come.

An evening at Greenwich. :)

'may Allah grant these awesome people everlasting loves and happiness and I pray for the best and hidayah upon these great souls.'

Two of my friends are staying outside at the moment, and sometimes I wish to turn back the time to appreciate those who help me those years. Quarelling, laughing and covering each others back was a good memories. Ah, people come and go. I only can pray for the best to both of them.

Sometimes I feel at lost. Asking myself, what are the purposes I came back here after few months of summer holiday. When I'm at the edge of line, I pray to Allah, to make my heart firm, after those tests, backstabbing, treacherous, and fight, so that I won't let myself indulge in darkness. 

A few days ago, somebody committed suicide by jumping from a building in Brunel University. The person, a biomedical student, was reported suffering unbearable stress and decided to jump off 7th floor of Bishop complex. How that reminded us, that keeping in line with The Creator is the best way to handle emotions. You can read the news here. 

People Committed Suicide in Brunel University

I would like to ask you guys to thank Allah for the lifes we've given for today. We might not be able to wake up tomorrow, so be grateful for those breath we inhaled.

Don't give up yet, you might encounter a new treasure ahead. :)

And remember to enjoy your life. So, that you won't regret it.

Illaliqa'. Wassalam. May Allah bless you all. :)

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Assalamualaikum.

Andai Tuhan menetapkan kacak itu adalah keredhaan-Nya, maka berdosalah aku tanpa kemaafan.

Jika syurga itu kuncinya adalah paras rupa, maka tempatku adalah neraka buat seumur hidup.

Kerna aku tidak kacak, mahupun handsome.

Yang pasti, aku tidak perlu berupa paras menawan untuk menjadi segak di hadapan Sang Rabb.

Si Dia Maha Adil, tidak mementingkan apa2 yang tidak kekal. Apa di dalam hati itu lebih lantang bersuara bagi-Nya.

Aku pasti, si penghuni syurga itu semuanya hensem2 & cantik2 belaka. Sentiasa muda, muda dengan nikmat limpahan Ilahi.

Kuncinya taqwa. Kerna yang didamba di sebalik pintu bermangga itu adalah kehidupan kekal abadi.

Illaliqa. Wassalam.

Ramadhan Throwback.

Assalamualaikum, dengan nama Allah, yang Maha Pemurah lagi Maha Penyayang,

Segala Puji bagi Allah, Tuhan Sekalian Alam, dan Salawat ke atas junjungan besar Nabi Muhammad SAW.

The month of Ramadhan is the month in which Quran was revealed: a guide for people, the most authoritative of all guidance and a criteria to discern right from wrong. (2:185)

Aku masih ingat, terawikh ku di alor setar. Hari minggu, 8 rakaat sudah siap dilaksanakan. Di surau yang kecil itu. Pertama kali solat di situ. Aku menantikan solat witir daripada imam. Atau mereka yang mahu berundur daripada barisan solat 20 rakaat.

Mata aku berat. Aku mahu pulang ke kamar.

Tiada siapa berganjak daripada saf. Semua sedia berbaris untuk lagi 12 rakaat. Aku terkesima, betapa pak cik cecahan umur lebih separuh abad, tegar seperti tiada apa2, tetap dalam saf. Aku lihat beberapa orang budak2, lingkungan 5-7 tahun, juga meneruskan perjuangan 20 rakaat.

Mereka tegas berdiri seperti askar yang siap sedia berjuang. Tiada apa yang bakal merobohkan niat untuk beribadah malam itu. Nanges. Malu.

Aku malu. Kerna aku yang usia muda, terhuyung-hayang meneruskan ibadah. Lagi sikit jatuh tertidur. Diikutkan badan, mahu saja cabut, tetapi aku gagahkan jua. Tak mahu kalah kepada adik2 tadika. Sangat malu kepada Sang Pencipta.

Peristiwa ini berulang 2 malam.

Begitulah pengalaman terawikh ku di Alor Setar. Alhamdulillah. :)

Semoga kita mendapat baraqah dalam ramadhan kali ini. Ceyy.. :D

Illaliqa. Wassalam.

Friends Forever

Assalamualaikum, in the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful,

All praise to Allah, the Supreme Ruler of the World, and salawah upon the Prophet Muhammad PBUH.

"When you didn't see each other for a really long while, you tend to appreciate it. The longer it goes, the higher the value."

"It is said that time is a remedy, for wound to heal, for anger to cease, for love to blossom."

[49:10]

Illaliqa'. Wassalam. :)