About Me

I am married to my loving husband for more than 45 years now. I am a mother to 3 beautiful children, until years ago when I lost my youngest son. Since then my life is forever altered but yet unbroken....

Friday, 21 February 2020

Putramas from dusk till dawn...

"I shall close all my shutters, pull the curtains tight, and build me stately palaces by candlelight..."

(Skyline at dusk)

We were shut like a jacket
So do your zip
We will roll down the rapids
To find a way that fits

Can you feel where the wind is?
Can you feel it through?
All of the windows
Inside this room?

Monday, 17 February 2020

Majlis Khatam al-Quran...

"Recite the Quran for the Quran will intercede for the reciter on the day of judgement..." - Muslim

(Majlis Khatam Quran)

Once a month, the muslimah of Taman Bidara will gather for a simple majlis Khatan al-Quran. The majlis will be held at Masjid at-Tayyibin lead by Ustaz or Ustazah that teach us Talaqqi classes.

Normally after the majlis we will have a simple refreshment pot-luck style. 

(Talaqqi class, back to basic)
(The muslimah of Masjid at-Tayyibin)

Thursday, 9 January 2020

Melaka - Turning inheritance into a legacy...

"Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance..." - Ruth E Renkel

(Wisma Negeri Melaka)

After a long delay, today the six sibling finally convened at Wisma Negeri in Melaka to settle some legal matters related to our beloved parents' property. It was a great relief when the legal signing and distribution were concluded.

Alhamdulillah...

(Two bothers and four sisters)
(The siblings having tea at the canteen)

Wednesday, 8 January 2020

Melaka - Family gathering at Kampung Serkam Pantai...

"Ya Allah! Forgive me and my parents. Bestow Your mercy on them as they took care of me when I was young..."

(Offering some prayers for those who left earlier)

A few years ago, we had inherited some lands and properties from our deceased parents.

The lawyer had fixed a date for all the siblings to be at Pejabat Tanah Melaka to conclude and sign some legal documents. Earlier, the siblings unanimously agreed to let my youngest sister Sufiah and family to stay in my late parents house. Not to complicate matters, the rest of the inheritance will be divided according to Faraid.

(Waiting for Ngah from KB at Subang Airport)

The rumah pusaka is at the moment under renovation so all the siblings gathered at my sister Amah's place to discuss details. 

My eldest brother, Abang Nor and wife drove from KL. My other brother, Ngah Aman and wife flew from KB to KL. We fetched Ngah and Kak Idah from Subang Airport and drove in one car to Melaka. My sister Zai and hubby came from Muar. It has been a long time since the siblings get together like this. It was good to enjoy home-cooked meals while reminiscing good old stories.

In the afternoon, we visited our parents graves and cleared some weeds. After Maghrib prayers we had a simple majlis tahlil arwah at the mosque.

(Family gathering at Amah's house)
(Mouth watering home-cooked meals)
(A simple majlis tahlil)