I Graduated Last June 6

I graduated in IBN KHALDON ASIAN INSTITUE. I studied Arabic Language with my Kakah Haneef and Uncle Qamar. I studied well during the summer class.

I was given the 1st Honor and then Kakah Haneef 3rd Honor.

During The Past Rainy Days

I enjoyed playing in the rain. I showered everyday. I even biked in the rain. I visited the tennis court when it's raining. I laid down on the streets. I played soccer in the rain. I played basketball in the rain. I swam on the grass in my old school. I climbed the Macopa tree when it is raining.

The only thing I didn't do, is to swim with the dirts of theBAHA!

Trying To Eat Earthworms

I tried eating earthworms today. At first, I didn't remove their soily poos. I inserted a piece of earthworm in a stick. I poured cooking oil and I heated it like a barbacue. At first it was just a joke for me. I smelled it, I realized that it smells like barbecue!

So I poured vinegar with chilly in it. After that, I tried chewing it. It was a bit good. It just tastes like soils ( I forgot to remove its soily feces).

The second attempt...

I looked for another earthworm. I cleaned it like cow intestines. I washed it and inserted it in the stick. I put cooking oil. And then vinegar!

(yum yum yum)

It was quite cool! Tastes like beef taba....

I'm not telling y'all to try it. Uhmm... But it's not HARAM, only MAKRU.

My Tennis Game

I played with my hitting partner, Kah Tong. Actually his full name is Julbaiting Sajiin. He is 54 years old. His body is big because he frequently uses barbells. Now, he is applying in an agency so he can work abroad. He is a good fellow. He often buys pastils so we can eat after our game.

He promised to buy a new ball for only two of us. So we can practice well. He said that if we used the club balls it would be expensive for our 2 hour practice.

So Today, we rallied for more than an hour. It took an hour before we started resting. At first, his new balls were sliding in the court surface, that's why we couldn't hit the ball well. I enjoyed rallying with him.

He taught me a lot of techniques. He encouraged me to use barbells, but I didn't have one. I only had 2 2-pound dumbells.

After rallying, we started to play a single match. I hardly chase far balls, because my shoes were not that good anymore. But I played well. I was defeated by him. Our score was 3-8.

He told me that this afternoon he will do fitness training. He told me also that he will not be able to play tomorrow, because his muscles must rest for at least one day.

This afternoon, I'm going to do fitness training. I will immitate his athletic habit. But this noon, I'm going to do siesta first. That's all. Goodbye!

Going To Malaysia

I want to go to Malaysia for many purposes. I want to go there because it is a Muslim country. Also because of government is strict about not halal foods. Non-halal restaurants will not let Muslims enter their restaurants, and they will tell you that their foods are not halal.

What makes Malaysia a good place to stay is that malls, schools and offices has prayer rooms in it. And there are Islamic coarses in their colleges. I want to study in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). I want to study Islamic Banking there.

I guess my mom wants to stay either in Penang or Kelantan. I like it there because both are near the seas. I need the sea because of my allergy. My feet gets cured when I swim in the salty sea. Inshaallah, by that time my allergy gets cured already.

I'm going to prepare for my journey to Yemen. In Yemen, I'm going to study Islam there for 5 years. And it will be my preparation for Jihad!

When I come back...

There in Kelantan, I'm going to find a Mu'minah. A girl that I can marry at my right age. I want to marry there in Kelantan, because it is a real Islamic state. So that my kids would grow up being a good Muslim. Inshaallah!

Some Doctors Out There

Why can't we have more doctors who render their services for free? Have you ever asked yourselves why this people don't cure their patients unless they are paid?

Doctors today, will not tell you what medicine is for a certain sickness, unless you pay them. Doctors today, won't put up projects like symposiums, teaching all the medicines that the audiences would ask. Because if they'll do, why in world will people go to hospitals and ask for help? Thus, it becomes a loss of business. They fear that maybe their jobs might shatter, as if their real purpose of studying medicine was to earn money. Wasn't their intentions from the beginning was to help people? How come it changed?

A true doctor will help the poor without demanding any money. Those type of doctors doesn't care how much they receive from their patients. If you are willing (with all your heart) to help people, you are not afraid to get infected by their sickness. 'Cause you are there to help them and to serve them.

I've known only few doctors who help people without getting paid. They made it their life, helping people happily with all their heart. They are the ones who told me about this. And I learned it also from my experiences and from some stories from my relatives.

Doctors today, demand that we should only use medicines that are sold in pharmacies, they even laughed at my mom when she shared stories about the effects of herbal medicines. I admire doctors who render their services for free, they are really the ones who should be called doctors. And are the ones who are the so-called DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS.

We know that this world is not permanent, and that all happenings and blessings is from Allah. Remember, one day you will appear before Allah and answer your deeds. So share you knowledge or "ILM", do not wait for the day that Allah will burn your tongue saying, "O Fulan! Why didn't you share the knowledge that I gave you". Allahu Akbar!

Kalibo And Aklan

One day, I was in my mothers room. I was thinking about how my tennis playing would go on. My Mother was reading her favorite book in the Sala. I got up and approached her. She told me that maybe we could go to Kalibo with my big brother this January.

I was excited that time. Then I asked her if she was sure, but she said, "not really". But then, she said, "Inshaallah, because I want you and your Kakah Haneef to meet you cousins and relatives there". I asked if I had cousins there of my age. She said, "Others are in Capiz and Iloilo". She forgot that every year, the whole of Panay Island celebrate an annual celebration called "Ati-atihan". It was a big celebration for the whole of Panay Island.

A month ago, It was January then? My aunt bought tickets. And mom told us that our flight would be on January 16. So we packed our things the day before our flight.

When we were in the airport, we saw Lola Nina and Lolo Gil and their son Uncle Jerold with his wife, Auntie Janelle. It was the first time I met them. So we got to know each other and shared stories.

When we were on the plane, I missed my siblings. After 45 minutes on the air, we finally arrived at the Kalibo Airport. My butt ached when I got up, you know what I mean. So we went out and saw the beauty of Aklan. It was abundant of rice fields and wide farms of coconut trees. We saw Lolo Rex waiting for us outside the airport with his wife Lola Nita. They brought us to the newly built house of Ombo Ellen (my grandma). It was two stories high, with 5 bedrooms. The house was colored white too.

I thought the sea was just near our house, but they said it was just 3 kilometer away from our house. And that was least expected. Actually, it rained for two days. The rain wasn't that hard, it was just showering. The next day, we ate breakfast in the house of Auntie Maristela. They fed us hot pandesal with fresh butter, puto and fresh milk. At night, we attended our reunion in the same house. We met a lot of relatives there. One of our cousins there was Kuya Nikki. My Mother introduced him as an expert guitarist. He had a band before. He loved playing Incubus's songs and Linkin' Park. He's favorite singer is Bob Marley. He was already 25 years of age. And I also met Katrina, who was about my age ( I knew it). She was shy and silent. But her brother Christian was really active and talked to us.

That night, we planned to go to Boracay. The next day, we started bringing our things to the van. The trip was long, and it took an hour to reach Caticlan using a van. It was more or less 60 kms away from our house. So when we reached Caticlan, we rode a ferry which took us to Boracay. Boracay was crowded. They built up so many bars, hotels and resorts. There is even a place where the waste of the hotels flow, leading them to the sea.

Boracay's beach was still beautiful then. But I wasn't just used to seeing half-naked people. The white sand of Boracay was attractive. And the views were beautiful. But there weren't much sea creatures there. I guess it was because of the crowded people. Animals don't want to be disturbed, just like humans. So most fishes were very far from the shore.

During one stay there, there was not a day there that I didn't swim. I love the sea so much. And I didn't even care if my skin looked like charcoal. So did my brother. He took a lot of picture of the views there. He really enjoyed doing it.

At monday afternoon, we left Boracay already. We drove to Kalibo again. At night, we attended the birthday party of our Lola Nina. She was 63. But she still even thought of celebrating her birthday.

At home, we packed our things already. Because the next day, we were going to fly again Mr. Cebu Pacific to Manila. Boracay was fun. And it was nice to meet my relatives in Kalibo for the first time. I'll get there again soon. I'll get there.

-Imran

Household Chores I Like Most

The household chores I like most are chores done in Salas. I like cleaning the floor such as scrubbing, sweeping, mopping and floor waxing. I like them because they are easy. But I like scrubbing the floor most, because it is really fun. It is like I'm dancing when I do it. And after doing it, my body is showered from sweat. I also like fixing my room. You should love fixing your room better than any other chores. I'm sure you all don't want to live in a room full of dust. Do you?

Cleaning bookshelves is the hardest chore I ever done. Of course, bookshelves are prone to dust. So each book in the shelf has dust in it. You need to dust each book. And of course, you need to remove all books in the shelf so that you could wife the shelf too. And after that, you should arrange the books so they will look nice. But even it is difficult, I still like doing it because it is my job.

Before, I didn't like cleaning the bathroom. But now, I know that it is really important to clean the bathroom once a week. Because it should always be comfortable for the next user. And for visitors, because they'll feel comfortable when using it.

So that's all I can share about it. I hope you can share yours too. What's your favorite house chore?