There are no strangers in the world...

I found the note from Su one of the sweetest and most frank on her thoughts of spending Ramadan with me:

Dearest Dear

Selamat hari raya to you! It is your first hari raya
as a Muslim and this is my first hari raya with a
boyfriend!

Ramadhan left us in a speed which I cant comprehend.
too fast too soon! I miss eating free food with other
Muslim brothers and sisters whom became friends.  I
miss the spirit of togetherness in congregational
prayers! 

I miss looking out for you at the women's prayer
balcony before prayers.

Moreover, I miss Ramadhan.

With you it has been so meaningful. Spiritually,
emotionally as well as physically. Both of us were
pushed to our limits and comfort zones.

I am sooo happy that we get to pray and eat together
even segregated by a curtain. 

I am soooo proud of u for making the effort to go the
mosque and practise the mosque culture.

I am so proud that u made friends with strangers.
These strangers in hand made u feel welcome!
Alhamdullilah...

You have done a great job at fasting and practising
self control. Syukur Alhamdullilah..

I pray that our relationship has bonded stronger
spiritually and emotionally.

Moreover,
Pak Ali came at a time when we both needed someone.
Alhamdullilah he is almost godsend.  He is such a
positive thinker that it is very infectious!

I hope your friendship with him will prolong and be
useful for all of us.

Alhamdullilah, I overheard u talking to Pak Ali saying
that u plan to enrol a Fiqh class in Al Falah this end
of Nov 2006.  Do u want me to accompany to class? 

In this Ramadhan, we have learnt the true meaning of
Alhamdullilah... Thanks to Allah.. we have the chance
or many chances to experience life, the road less
travelled.


salam sayang..
Suraya 

It is endearing to receive such thoughts, especially from a person like Su. Thanks kid.

I reveberate the feelings too. Into the 2nd of Raya, I am beginning to miss it too. Last night, I took a bus down to Al-Falah to do Maghrib. There were less than 20 of us. There was no Bilal. The Imam asked one guy to do the call after Adzan, when we were gathering to pray in congregation. I think I saw a single lady. There was a nice feel to it. There was a nice feel to it. Why did I say that twice? Well, I Ctrl C & didn't wanna waste the effort. But it sounds goood doesn't it?

I miss taking a bus down to Kampung Siglap & Al-Falah. I think those places holds the most memories for both Su & me. In all fairness, it was been great all over. On the eve of Raya, Pak Ali & I arranged to meet at Ba'alwi. We met Osman, a volunteer at Al-Falah there too. We were so surprised to see each other. Pak Osman was very nice to me the first time I was at Al-Falah. Incidentally, both Pak Ali & Pak Osman went on Umrah together some time back. Nice people they are.

I have been very blessed. It is a good thing that I am not visiting anyone this year. The time alone has given me the oppurtunity to reflect and think about the happenings of the past month. What I have done, and what I have failed to do. It has been a humbling experience.

I want to be a good muslim. I want to be a role model for others. I want to inspire, give encouragement and be patient. I want. I want. I want.

End of Shawal, I'll be attending classes. I think it would be the very first step for me to achieve my objectives. No Su, I prefer to go alone thank you. You distract me too much!

My love to you all...

jahwsl
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25 Oct 06'