“Dear Muslimin blessed by Allah SWT. Among the purposes of the revelation of Allah SWT is for its contents to be reflected and contemplated as stated by Allah SWT: كِتَابٌ أَنْزَلْنَاهُ إِلَيْكَ مُبَارَكٌ لِيَدَّبَّرُوا آيَاتِهِ وَلِيَتَذَكَّرَ أُولُو الْأَلْبَابِ “[This is] a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, [O Muhammad], that they might reflect […]
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“It may be just plain rice, a few dishes and salted egg, alhamdulillah. Everything is a blessing from Allah,” Zulkifli said to his students. That afternoon, they are all cooking their meal to eat together in trays. Zulkifli enjoys lightening the burden of his students’ financial situation. They also enjoyed eating together for they could […]
Diploma in Islamic Studies Program is a new program founded as a result of the joint venture of Zulkifli and his colleagues such as Ustaz Nafis Borhan, Ustaz Sabri Awang, Ustaz Azman Che Mat, Ustazah Hayati and Ustazah Jami’ah. The representatives from the National Accreditation Board (LAN) and Quality Assurance Division, Ministry of Higher Education […]
“Dad, mom… this is my first salary. I want to give it to you, dad, mom,” Zulkifli places a folded envelope on the Table. It contains most of his first salary as a lecturer at UNITI College. At first, Ustaz Mad and Hajah Ramlah refuse to accept it, considering that their son is already married […]
“Alhamdulillah…” Zul said as he smiled looking at the sunrise from Taman Paroi Jaya, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. It never crossed his mind that he will start his family life in the state that practised the Perpatih Custom, however, such is fated by the One and Only. “What are you doing outside? Come in. Breakfast is […]
“Zulkifli, you’ve nearly completed your thesis. It has been a year of you going back and forth to meet me at my house. What are your plans after this?” Syeikh Dr Mustafa al-Khin asked him one evening, after Zul’s thesis consultation with him who is Zul’s supervisor. “Insya-Allah, I want to continue my PhD here,” […]
“Welcome to the United Kingdom, Ustaz Zul!” Husni greeted him, holding out his hands to shake hands with him. Together with him are several Malaysian students who were studying in the United Kingdom. The cold weather of around 23 °C can be felt as soon as he arrives at the airport. For Westerners, it is […]
Zul took the opportunity to visit one of his teachers in medina during the hajj season 1996. He asked for his teacher’s advice regarding the candidate that he felt is suitable from among the three candidates introduced to him by Husni. “Zulkifli, a pious woman is a gift in marriage. The Prophet PBUH said: فَاظْفَرْ […]
“Insya-Allah, next week we’ll be departing to mecca for hajj. We’ll ride with our friends in Jordan, on road. Whoever wants to join can give their names to Ustaz Ghazali.” Such is the decision reached in the meeting among the students organized by the Malaysian Syrian Association. Zul also gave his name. It has been […]
The fragrant aroma of desserts and delicacies in Souq al-Hamidiyah which is located in the old town of Damascus is a sign of the approach of the Maulidur Rasul day celebration. Sweets, desserts and nuts are showcased on the shelves of the rows of stalls and shops that lined the traditional business centre. “Come, come, […]