just over 24hrs ago at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3, i took my time to let go of my mum's hand.. my niyyah, to seek baraqah from Allah from that touch of my mother's hardworking hands.. i then turned towards the immigration officer awaiting my passport.. said an earnest بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم and went my way. from seeing familiar faces, there's now a wondrous road ahead of me.. just me and Allah.. i felt the hairs on my neck stand... like something warm and good has cloaked me with an assuring hug.
may Allah bless my family and friends who have taken time to send me off.. i took a mental picture of each and everyone of them... making du'a for Allah to be pleased always with them. their gifts i receive knowing their good sadaqah to me in the path of seeking Allah bears wonderful rewards for themselves.
at Doha airport earlier i finally had time to see some gifts... tears flow seeing photos and the wise words plastered time consumingly on pens by my dear Brat.. my watch had earlier broke during my first flight.. then mashaAllah a new gleaming watch awaits me upon opening a package from my Boss.. may Allah provide all my family and friends, rizq 10 times over what they have given me. amin.
im right now in AbuDhabi airport.. awaiting my 3rd and last flight before setting foot in Yemen territory (Seiyun). the flight has been delayed due to a sandstorm in Seiyun, our landing ground. oddly, i am appreciative of the time Allah has given me to collect my thoughts. the past week has been hectic and though i have been travelling for an estimated 30hours now, im good.. really really. Alhamdulillah.
i met some Dowra participants in AbuDhabi airport... Canadians, Indonesian, Bahrains... the brothers (may Allah be pleased with them. amin) has taken it upon themselves to lead us, updating us on news from AbuDhabi airport staff. it is quite common for Yemenia flights to be delayed or even cancelled.. till now, still in transit awaiting news.. do make du'a for us, the stranded ones.
amidst the waiting at the nice transit area i was nudged to participate in a ratib reading amongst the girls... i declined at first cuz my Arabic reading's pretty bad.. i only started to learn to pronounce Al-Quran letters in 2010.. Alhamdulillah i could read Arabic now but guess i never had the confidence to participate in anything of this nature.. but the encouragement and assurance mashaAllah...
at a glance the brothers too were reciting the ratib in their group, such a soothing sight and an ease filled soundwave... they have neither complained or spoke of anything negative about the delay and such... they just used their time to make selawats or zikr.. sounds immortal aye.. heh. it doesn't look like they "had to" practice patience... their actions ooze an aura.. an aura that whatever happens is by the will of Allah therfore it must be good.. dora has much to learn.
i make du'a for everyone to be able to witness such soothe. amin.
2 comments:
salaam sister, i googled dar al zara and your blog came up. i too aspire to study there i'A, if it is what is best for me. i would really like to find out more as well. could you email me if you are willing to share your experience and answer some questions i have i'A.
yainshirah@gmail.com
salaam sister, i googled dar al zara and your blog came up. i too aspire to study there i'A, if it is what is best for me. i would really like to find out more as well. could you email me if you are willing to share your experience and answer some questions i have i'A.
yainshirah@gmail.com
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