This morning is unlike any other morning. After performing the Subuh prayer, Zulkifli puts on his white jubah, kakula [1] and al-Azhar turban. Rewinding back to several years previously when Zulkifli went to Egypt together with Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee members, he commissioned 2 kakula; one black and another grey in a tailor shop located […]
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Prologue II Alhamdulillah, the first volume which is the compilation of 59 chapters of my memoir beginning from my birth until I completed my service in USIM is finished. Readers can access it in both Malay here and in English here. The second volume will focus more on my experiences throughout my appointment as the […]
“Well, if it’s Zul, he wouldn’t eat any cheap fish ever since he was young. He just couldn’t tolerate the taste. If it’s expensive fish, he loves to eat them. He has a sophisticated palate…” He could still hear the mellow voice of his late mother Hajah Ramlah who passed away on 23rd November 2010. […]
“Ustaz, I think it’s about time for you to change your car. Hehehe…” Hasrulnizam joked while looking at the rows of impressive and large cars at the parking spaces reserved by the organizers. The cars may belong to some VIP guests or senior government officials who attended the event. That night, Zulkifli had just finished […]
My experience socializing and interacting with various races during my studies truly open my mind and paradigm regarding the vastness of customs and culture of certain races and countries. Moreover, even in a certain race, there may be differences in customs and culture. Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Jordan and other Arab countries have […]
“I’m very happy with your visit to Malaysia. Malaysians are close to my heart although I’ve never been there. I once had a student. His name is Zulkifli. I wonder how he is now…” Syeikh Rushdi Qalam said as he greeted the Negeri Sembilan Fatwa Committee Members who were visiting him at Ishak bin Rahawaih […]
“This question is for Dr Zulkifli bin Mohamad al-Bakri. I want to ask regarding the necessity of taqnin al-ahkam in Islam. Is it an absolute necessity or otherwise?” Zulkifli turned to his right. Syeikh Dr Wahbah al-Zuhaili is sitting beside him. Both were invited to a program organized by USIM’s Syariah and Legislation Faculty in […]
“The financial situation in UNITI College isn’t going well right now. Even the country’s economy is unstable. I appreciate your efforts throughout your term of teaching here. Dr helped us a lot in introducing UNITI in our community…” Dr Jailani shared during his meeting with Zulkifli together with UNITI College CEO. There is as though […]
“I’d like to introduce Ustaz Abdul Rahman, he’s also an Islamic Medina University alumnus. Maybe he is your senior.” One of the al-Ghufran Mosque in Singapore committee members said to Zulkifli. The journey from Negeri Sembilan to Johor, then onboard the train to Singapore is among new experiences that Zul had throughout his career. They […]
It was a calm and peaceful morning just like any other morning in Lekir Room. The wind from the Port Dickson beach beside UNITI College blew softly, making it a serene place to be. Zulkifli began his daily tasks as usual, without anyone knowing that it was just the night before that his house was […]