Weeks leading to Ramadan, Tariq was invited to be a guest in a special project called ‘Quran Quest 30 under 30’ by Soul Digest! 🥳

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The aim of this project is to bring back the spirit and culture of Tadabbur (ie reflecting upon the meaning of the verses in the Quran) in Muslim families all over the world, InshaAllah! 🤩

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Naturally,  we were so grateful and excited for the opportunity given, Alhamdulillah!! ❤️🥰

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A few days before Ramadan, the recording took place.

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So together with me and Teacher Mukaddam (an Australian who is a medical student in USIM), Tariq did a tadabbur session by exploring and contemplating Surah 'Abasa.🥰

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MashaAllah, we all learn so much by discussing this Surah Abasa which means He Frowned.😍

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Pointers of Surah:

1. The adab and manners towards someone seeking knowledge and towards others in general. Even frowning upon a blind man is a no-no even though the blind man couldn’t see our frowning face!

2. The reality of Allah’s Creations - the human, the birth, the death, the life, the food, the fruits, the trees, the grains, the animals He created

3. The reality and horror of the Day of Resurrection

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Allah… so much to reflect upon… 🥺

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Recording took around 30mins but

sharing just the short version here.

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The longer version will be shared on Soul Digest YouTube channel later, InshaAllah.

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May our Quran becomes our bestfriend this Ramadan and beyond, Aamiin ya Rabb! 💖

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May we continue to read the Quran, contemplate on its meanings and be guided thru it, Aamiin ya Rabb! 💖

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May our hearts be transformed with every Quran recitation that we make, Aamiin ya Rabb! 💖

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And,

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May we, our family and friends be lovers of Al Quran only to earn Allah’s Love this Ramadan and beyond, Aamiin ya Rabb! 💖

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Note: Tariq also did another slot on Surah at-Tariq, Alhamdulillah 🥰

   

Yesterday half an hour before breaking his fast, I reminded Tariq to start making doaa.

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…Quick, sayang.., this is one of the best time to ask Allah coz it is time where Allah promised our prayers and doas are maqbool and He will grant your requests!, I said excitedly 🤩🥰

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Tariq immediately sat beside me, took a breather and said..,

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… Mama.., I want to ask Allah that I can eat KFC Fried Chicken as much as I want..!, he said giggling away

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Adoi… Tariq.. so cheeky 😂

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Ingat food, je!! 🤪

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… Sayang, you are about to raise your hands in front of the King of the kings, the Owner of all Creations, the Greatest One, the All-Powerful and the One who promised He will grant your wishes..❤️

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…. and you ask for merely pennies from Him.. come on, sayang… try harder…., I answered giggling away too😅

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…. Ask for something that matches His Greatness, sayang.., ask for something for your future.. ask for your hereafter… ask for your present world… ask for something that looks impossible for you to achieve, ask for something that suits His Majesty.., I continued

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With that, Tariq took a deep breath, close his eyes, raise his hands and submit his doaas and prayers to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, the Mightiest of all, the King of the kings.❤️🌟❤️🌟

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May Allah grant all your wishes sayang,  🌺

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May Allah fulfill all your dreams and aspirations, 🌹

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May Allah grants your doas 🌺

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And May you always understand that everything is in His Hands🥰

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Aamiin2 ya Rabb my Allah, please answer all my son’s doas and prayers to You  🥰❤️❤️🥰

   

Ramadan Mubarak 2023 everyone!

   

Early this year, Allah rezeki kan that I found an online Creative Writing Club for Tariq, Alhamdulillah! 🤩

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Many weeks later, Tariq said that this is one of his favourite classes, MashaAllah Alhamdulillah!! 🥳💖

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Taught by a writer herself, the Creative Writing Club members meet weekly and they are guided on how to write short stories from different type of genres every single week such as Historical Fiction, Espionage Fiction, Spy Fiction, Mystery Thrillers, Children Fiction and many more, SubhanAllah! 😍

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So Tariq’s first genre he wrote on the first week of his Club meet was Historical Fiction.

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And I was super delighted that Tariq did very well as he blended his knowledge of History and Science with his wild imagination, Alhamdulillah!🥰🥰

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However, reading one paragraph he wrote (below),  I knew I had a job to do.

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[Mushtuk became unconscious and when he woke up he saw his body dying with only little water left, recreated it into a new body and with last droplet he sent his soul into the new body, so he was stronger than ever.]

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… Tariq, can you tell me what is wrong with this paragraph that you wrote..? I asked him

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Tariq looked at it for 2 seconds and answered..,

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…. Incarnation and challenging Allah.., Mama…, said Tariq slowly

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…. Yes, sayang, what you wrote here can lead to Shirk, nauzubillah. I know you have to use your imagination, but whatever imagination you have, it must not go against your belief and creed as a Muslim, understand, sayang..?

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…. Understand Mama…, said Tariq

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…. Now correct it sayang. Think as a Muslim and re-write this paragraph.., I said to Tariq

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And he did! 🥰

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Well done sayang, MashaAllah Alhamdulillah!! 💖

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Keep it up!! 🌟🌟🌟

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Mama and Baba really look forward to read the stories you write, week after week!!

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Thank you Allah for this rezeki. We are truly grateful ya Rabb!!💖💖💖

Sharing below was the story Tariq wrote in his first week.

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Enjoy!! 💥

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Writer: Tariq Abd Hamid

Genre: Historical Fiction

Once upon a time, a tribe ruled over the Turkish lands with their powerful and mighty dragons soaring high over the sky.

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One day a boy named Karslan and his friend Mushtuk saw a dying star falling down to Earth. To be more precise, towards them.

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They tried to run to avoid the impact but it was too fast and hit them.

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When the duo woke up they were astonished. They survived the impact.

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But just when they thought they were safe, a mysterious creature came out of the dying star. The creature told them “ you only have ten days to find the core and stop the apocalypse from happening “.

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And with that the alien died. Then they did any normal person would do- cry and scream.

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When Karslan screamed, fire burst out of his hands. He was surprised and scared, but he knew that it could help people.

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When his friend Mushtuk cried, fountains and lakes open from his tears so, he knew that he could control water.

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When they found they had the abilities, they sneakily went back to their tents and told the leader what happened.

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The leader believed them. At first they were surprised but the leader told them that their ancestors said this day would come.

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So the leader said the core is actually something called Crisilian located at the Centre of the Earth.

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They prepared and left the next day.

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After 2 days, they reached the Centre of the Earth. They found the Crisilian. But they also found out that the Crisilian can enhance their powers.

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Karslan grew greedy for power and betrayed Mushtuk.

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Mushtuk became unconscious. And when he woke up he knew his body was weak and dying. And he made a prayer to Allah for strength and Allah accepted it and he became stronger than ever.

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He chased after Karslan days on end. On the last day he finally saw what could cause the apocalypse.

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A huge asteroid the size of the sun dive towards them. Then he saw Karslan, he snatched the core and broke it. The crystal inside was the real core . He threw it towards the asteroid and the asteroid flew away.  

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The end.

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Go baby go!

Weeks ago, Allah rezekikan that I found a surfing school and asked Tariq if he is interested to explore, Alhamdulillah! 🥰

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He gave a definite and excited YES so we signed him up.🥳

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And just within a few classes, Tariq is able to surf standing, moving back and front, left and right, do a yoyo and body roll, MashaAllah! 🤩

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What rezeki it was for Tariq to learn this new skill.🥰

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We always thought we had to take a 13-hours flight and travel 11,000 kilometres to Hawaii just for Tariq to experience surfing.🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️

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Never thought Tariq could experience this just 20 mins away from his grandpa’s house! 🏡

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SubhanAllah, Allah’s Plan is definitely the Best of Plans, Alhamdulillah!💕

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As I excitedly watched Tariq acquire new skill, I was more excited thinking about what is happening to his brain and muscles!

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Basic fact is that the richer the knowledge base we have, the better it will be for us!

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Coz learning new things literally changes the physical structures of our brain!🧠

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When we stimulate the neurons in the brain, the brain will form more pathways.

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The more pathways we have, the better it is for us.

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As it will enhance our cognitive processes like problem solving and reasoning, InshaAllah!🤩

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And how do we increase our knowledge base and make it richer?

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- By reading and by experience!

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And come to think of it, isn’t that the first word that Allah revealed to our beloved Prophet Muhammad SAW 1400 years ago?

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Read! ❤️

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…. instruct Allah to mankind thru His Messenger - our beloved prophet Muhammad SAW💖

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SubhanAllah Alhamdulillah Allahu Akbar!❣️❣️❣️

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As I sat there smiling looking at Tariq standing on the surf board, balancing on fast moving water, falling off the board, pushed by the water, stand up and try again and again and again, I cannot help it but feel very grateful.

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Grateful for this wonderful rezeki from Allah to Tariq!💖

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Alhamdulillah ya Rabb as many stars that You have Created for this beautiful gift for us!

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MashaAllah he is surfing!!

Another Boy Roll!

Awesome Yo-yo sayang!!

Slowly…

Balancing on surf board!

Oppss Ouch!!

Slowly letting go of the rope… Balance sayang balance!

Slowly but surely