Program Amal Madrasah Raudatul Ulum...

"The best among you are those who bring greatest benefits to many others..."

(Old, dilapidated signage of the Madrasah)

The Muslimah of Masjid At-Tayyibin had collected a modest amount of infaq to be donated to Madrasah Raudatul Ulum, in Ulu Rening, Batang Kali.

Five of us accompanied by my hubby drove in two cars to the madrasah on Sunday morning. We brought with us Nasi Arab ordered from Restaurant Hadramawt Bandar Baru Selayang enough to feed 70 adults.

(The small path leading to the Madrasah Raudatul Ulum)

(The madrasah complex, hostel and classrooms)

(A reminder signage before the entrance)

Madrasah Raudatul Ulum is a  madrasah branch of Darul Atiq specially to accommodate female students. The Madrasah is located at Ulu Rening, Batang Kali, Ulu Selangor. It is a modern tahfiz school founded in 1998 by Ustaz Hj. Ahmad Rizam Ghazali. The construction of madrasah buildings that can accommodate more than 100 students is from donations and public contributions.

(Meeting the students in the musolla)

(Nashid performance by students and Ustazahs)

(Ice-breaking session, getting to know the students)

(A brief taklimat about the madrasah by Ustaz Nasrul)

We arrived early and gathered at the musolla of the madrasah. As a welcoming gesture, we were entertained by a Nashid performance by the students. Later we listened to a short taklimat by Ustaz Nasrul, a brother in-law of Ustaz Rizam, who had other engagement out-station. After the taklimat we had lunch served in trays and later Ustaz Nasrul led the congregation for Zohor prayers.

We ended the visit by presenting our cash contribution to Ustaz Nasrul.

(A group photo with the students)

(Kak Patimah presenting our humble contribution to Ustaz Nasrul)

Amazing Race against the Voyager of the Sea...

"You cannot change the speed of the passage of time -- but you can augment your perceptions, experiences and growth while it takes you on its course."

(Sara, Fitri, Alia and Arif on the Cruise Ship)

Date: 9 - 12 Sep 2018
Route: Johor Baharu – Kuala Lumpur - Port Klang - Phuket

We flagged off Sara, Fitri, Alia and Arif for their family cruise trip on The Voyager of the Sea from Singapore to Phukhet.

(Alia and Arif at the start of the trip)

(On the Voyager of the Sea)

The next day we met them at West Port of Port Klang where their Cruise Ship docked early in the morning. As they had to board the ship again before 4.00 pm we decided to drive to IOI Mall Putrajaya for lunch at Ko-Ryo-Won, a Korean Restaurant.

(Ko-Ryvo-Won, a Korean Restaurant)

(Having Kimchi for lunch!)

(The Voyager of the Sea docking in West Port)

Back home we switched to our 4x4 Bigfoot and drove north and stayed the night at T-Hotel in Changloon. Early next morning we crossed into Thailand through Bukit Kayu Hitam border and drove direct to Phuket. In Phuket we fetched the kids at Dophin Pier at Makham Bay and spent time with them swimming at a quiet and secluded bay on Panwa Beach. Later we visited the kid-friendly Aquarium then had an hour of therapeutic foot massage to while away the time.

(Alia and her grandpa at Panwa Beach)

(Making sand castle)

(Swimming in clear clean water)

By 4.00 pm we sent the kids to the pier where a tender boat will ferry them back to their Cruise Ship for their journey back to Singapore.

Tomorrow we will continue our Kembara 4-Nation Drive covering Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia. If we have the opportunity, we will cross into the border town of Myanmar, insyaAllah...

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(Q7 4-Nation Trip)

Rojak Bellamy, the legacy of a simple tasty dish....

“I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was...” - Muhammad Ali

(Tasty and filling)

Today was the first time we visited the famous Rojak Belamy Restaurant.

In the early 1940s, the late Mohamed Yuni used to sell his rojak kandar on foot from house to house. He had loyal customers who waited for his tasty rojak regardless of the weather. For his perseverance and hard work, he managed to buy a motorcycle to continue his rojak business. His rojak has become popular and well-known amongst the locals.

His legacy is now taken over by his nephews, Mohd Husin and Mohd Jacob. The Rojak Restaurant is situated at Jalan Bellamy next to the Pernama building. Most of the loyal Rojak Bellamy’s customers come here for its nostalgic memories and to enjoy varieties of other dishes.

(The early crowd at Rojak Bellamy)

Mouth watering Chocolate indulgence...

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well...”

(Arif contemplating on his order)

I am not a huge fan of chocolate or anything with chocolate in it.

When we were in JB, the kids chose Molten Chocolate for the spot to have a cup of coffee, they ordered plates of attractive chocolaty desserts to go along with our drinks. If the presentations didn’t attract you, the smell of chocolate definitely will.

Everyone was drooling by the time the desserts were served.

(Moltem Marshmallow with hot lemon tea)

(Amazing Churros with chocolate and ice-cream)

A tour to Nasyrul Quran Complex...

"And Allah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness..." - Al-Anfal 8:33

(The main lobby of Nasyrul Quran)

Today the Muslimah of Masjid At-Tayyibin, Taman Bidara Selayang organised a visit to Malaysian owned Quran Printing Press, the Nasyrul Quran.

(Muslimah Masjid At-Tayyibin)

(Verses of Al-Quran as lamp deco)

(A video show in the Main Hall)

Nasyrul Quran, the world's second largest Quranic printing complex is situated at Presint 14, Putrajaya. The printing and binding operations officially started in 2017. Nasyrul Quran, which was built in 2016, is Malaysia's contribution to expanding and upholding the holy book of the Muslims in the world. The Quran publication is an effort to accommodate the requirements at the domestic and world levels as the Muslim population is expected to reach three billion people from the world's nine billion people by 2050.

(Another group waiting for their turn)

(Calligraphic painting of Quranic verses)

(Ceramic Calligraphic Vases on display)

(Visiting the three Exhibition Halls)

(The printing press from the viewing deck)

After visiting the Nasyrul Quran the group visited a few other attractions around Putrajaya, including Masjid Putra and Masjid Tuanku Mizan.

Selangor - 2018 DAHP Program Amal

"We are all different. Don’t judge, understand instead..." - Roy T. Bennett

(The DAHP 78/79 gang)

We had collected enough fund for our yearly Charity Program.

Doc Razak volunteered to be the Team Leader and had bought the provisions to be distributed to the needy and underprivileged in Ulu Langat. The list of recipients were prepared with the assistance of the AJK of Masjid Sultan Hishamuddin Alam Shah, Bt 14 Pekan Ulu Langat.

(Discussion on the program itinerary)

After a briefing by the Secretary of the Masjid and a simple breakfast, we started to distribute the provisions and cash to the recipients around the area. There were altogether eleven recipients, including a Maahad Tahfiz.

(The monthly provision and cash)

(The Maahad Tahfizul Quran Anawiyah)

(One of the recipients, a single mother)

The program ended around noon. The group had a good lunch of Nasi Padang Makan Minang Restaurant. Alhamdulillah...

(Nasi Padang, with variety of dishes, for lunch)

Breakfast meet at Kak Jon's...

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while you could miss it..." - Ferris Bueller

(Nasi Lemak, nasi dagang and nasi berlauk for breakfast)

We arrived very early at Kak Jon's house but waited in the car for a while until everyone arrived.

Ubai was in town for a meeting and had time to meet up for breakfast at Kak Jon's place in Damansara Height. Kak Jon prepared Nasi Lemak for breakfast and on top of that we had nasi dagang, nasi kerabu and nasi berlauk bungkus bought from a famous Kelantanese Restaurant.

My Talaqqi and Musyafahah class starts at 10.00 am so hubby and I left early to beat the morning traffic.

Our 39th Anniversary, quite a milestone...

"Love is not only something you feel, it is something you do..." - David Wilkerson

(Celebrating our Anniversary with Hana and family)

Marriage is a milestone in life. And today we celebrate our 39th Anniversary. I wonder where did that time go?

Our Wedding Anniversary and Iwan's birthday fall on the same date too! So tonight we celebrated the occasions having a sumptuous western dinner at Victoria Station in Damansara.

(A piece of birthday cake to share)

(Having western dishes for dinner)

(Mouth-watering baked lobster for me)