Pink Reverie

Procrastinating is a common ‘disease’ among us. I do it a lot, unfortunately. Is it your habit too? Do you think you never procrastinate? Just look back for a while, see how you did your assignments, homework, or other duties. Does it ring a bell? If you are not a procrastinator, then congratulations, you are a special person! As I said, procrastinating has been very common. It means, you are one of a kind if you are not a procrastinator. Of course, it’s a good thing. While if you are, like myself, let’s try not to be anymore.

We often do something in the last minute. We might not mean to do that way, but it happens. Some of us might think that is fine as long as our duties done on time. However, have you ever thought that it’s actually a disturbance in our life? Does a second guess like: it’s actually the devils’ whisper, come across your mind? I’ve been thinking about it, and I think, yes, the devils (syaithan) are involved in our procrastinating.

The relax time in advance offered by procrastinating is very tempting, isn’t it? We enjoy our relax time, so we are reluctant to do something. We always say something like, “I’ll do it later, no need to rush. The deadline is still tomorrow anyway” on and on. You might end up doing nothing. Even if you do it eventually, you’ll be in hurry, and things will be messed up. I procrastinate almost every time. Shame on me. However, I do it in a measured and well-managed time. I usually work on my assignment close to the due date, but not really in the last minute. As a result, I do procrastinate, but I’m still able to do my works carefully, and without any pressure. It works, and I’m fine. Yet, it’s still not good. I have to change to be better.

With this, I invite you to quit being a procrastinator from now on. Let’s try together. Remember, everything needs process. We might move as slow as a snail, but we will surely hit the goal eventually. Slowly but sure, let’s stop procrastinating. To think about procrastinating, there’s no good in it. On the contrary, leaving it behind will give us many advantages.

Don’t do what the devils told you to do! We are the best creature, so we shouldn’t be the devils’ slaves who do whatever they order you. Just picture the devils around you laugh at you for their success in making you do what they say, whenever you’re lazy. Hey, don’t let them trick you! Don’t let them laugh at you! Devils’ whisper might sound tempting, but it will only lead us to destruction. The true happiness waits in the eternity, guys, be patient. Let’s remind each other not to be a procrastinator!

Do you feel intact with your life so far? I’m glad for you if you do. Wait, you don’t? Well, it’s humane to feel unsatisfied of anything. When you are not happy about something, do you grumble? Grumbling is also humane, it’s one of human nature. Allah has stated in Surah Al Ma’arij (70:19-21): Indeed, mankind was created anxious: when evil touches him, impatient, and when good touches him, withholding [of it]. Therefore, you’re normal for complaining things. However, you have to know that it’s kind of ‘disease’ of your heart, and disease is, of course, not good for us.

Grumbling is something we don’t realize sometimes. We might feel as though we don’t complain, but we actually do out of it. For instance, you walk from your dorm to campus under the fierce sunlight, and you say,”Oh, I’m tired.” Isn’t that called grumbling? Think of other circumstances you might have done. You’ve done plenty, haven’t you? Then, beg forgiveness to Allah now. Astaghfirullah. This is as the mirror for me too, as a means to see my reflection. I mean, I do grumble too, so what I’m writing here is also addressed to myself. I’m trying to invite you to be better people together.

Pals, let’s be careful in saying things from now on. If you frequently grumble about little things unconsciously, you’ll need to definitely bear this in mind. Let’s try to sort out our words. Better be quiet than saying wrong. Nevertheless, don’t grumble in your mind instead. Keeping grumbling in your mind is still grumbling. The difference is only that it’s not said orally. I know it’s difficult. For now, when you realize you’ve thought about complaint or other bad things, quickly say astaghfirullahal’adzim. Next, you have to try to be satisfied in everything Allah has given to you.

Now, how to feel intact of everything Allah has given to us, so that we don’t grumble?
The key is always to be grateful. You got good things then thank Allah. Do it too when you got calamities. As you know, everything happens in this world is only by Allah’s willing. Nothing happens without Allah’s permission. Therefore, there must be something great behind the calamities. We just need to find it out, then we can be grateful even in the darkest time.

Let’s say you are a good-looking person, but one day Allah tested you by giving pimples on your face. Any method you’ve done, but they kept embellishing your face for years. Your confidence dropped, and your effort is about to run out. There, you might start wondering what sins you have done, and you beg forgiveness. However, your face is still as mess. You would have been so down by then. Hey, don’t be so down, be positive. Allah has given you such a test to protect you from a big sin related to romantic interest. What could’ve happened if you weren’t acne prone? Only God knows. Then, if you got someone who loved or even proposed you, that person must love you for you, for what’s inside of you, not just because of your cover. You’d be very grateful to realize it. So, try to see the positive beyond the calamities.

The point is, let’s stop grumbling, and always be thankful. Remember that God’s test is another name of God’s blessing. Calamities do happen to anyone.
Do the people think that they will be left to say,”We believe” and they will not be tried? But we have certainly tried those before them, and Allah will surely make evident those who are truthful, and He will surely make evident the liars. [Surah Al Ankaboot 29:2-3]

Hope this is helpful! :)

I'm pleased that many muslimah (Muslim girls) have worn hijab (veil/scarf) nowadays. It seems like the number of veiled Muslim girls is increasing. However, some of us are still unsteady in wearing hijab. So, it's kind of ironic. While I'm pleased to the fact that veiled girls increasing, this other fact makes me concerned. Why won't we persist on wearing hijab?

Well, I'm not a perfect Muslim. I'm trying to be, but I know I'm still far from one. I share my thoughts here not to be imperative or patronizing, but to embrace you girls to learn together. I'm just very sad to know some of our sisters take off their hijab, and put it on again sometimes. Or worse, they wear immodest clothes instead. As a sister of those Muslim girls, I feel embarrassed for them and sad at once.

Hey beautiful ladies, don't you see that you're too precious to show your body to those who aren't eligible for you? Let's read again what Muhammad Ali said to his daughters about this (also read: Just Tryna Be Better).

Girls, have you got the point? I hope you get the light, and find the better way. If you haven't worn hijab, start now. If you're veiled already, be persistent. If you've been persistently wearing hijab, make sure you dressed appropriately as Allah ordered. If you've been doing so, keep doing, and always improve yourself.

Let's cover our beautiful body! Remember, we are far more precious than gemstones! :)

Hi, guys! I've been updating this blog lately since I have leisure time after attending lectures, and I've got inspirations thereafter. Okay, this time, let me share what I got today in religion class. Of course this class is different with the one in high school. Yes, it's religion class in college.

I wanna persuade you to be an ideal Muslim. Well, I'm not an ideal Muslim, not yet. But I'm trying to be. Nobody said it was easy. You and I are the same at this point; we're learning how to be an ideal Muslim. So, HOW to be an ideal Muslim? A good question. One thing we have to do is understand Al Qur'an and Hadith. Reading the translation on our own won't be enough. We have to learn with the experts. Because the Quran needs interpretation, we won't get the point just by reading the translation. But of course understanding isn't enough. The most important thing is we have to practice what we got from Quran and Hadith.

Next, how do we know if we're practicing correctly? Another good question. Our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is our role model, for sure. But, my lecturer said that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is beyond the ordinary people, so let's see at how the ordinary people practiced Quran and Hadith. Let the sahabah (companions) be your reference. Sahabah are also ordinary people like we are, but they were able to be the best Muslims. Try to read articles or books about the companions, and figure out their good deeds regarding to Quran and Hadith. Try to imitate those good deeds in your daily life.

After knowing the truth, and modelling the right people, the next thing to do is dakwah and tabligh (persuade and deliver) the truth we've known. Those prior two points are for our own selves, while this one is for others. Muslims are all family, one big family. We need to remind each other about Islam, so we'll be happy together in heaven. That way, we are showing our love and care toward them.

For example, we eat using the right hand while sitting, not blowing our meal even though it's hot, eat all up without any leftover, and so on. There are simple things considered as sunnah, which sometimes are ignored. From now on, let's get used to these good little things.

One more thing, to be an ideal Muslim, we need a process. We may move like a snail; slowly but making progress. No one expects us to be an ideal Muslim in a blink of eyes.

How can I do those things?

Well, start from YOURSELF. Start by doing LITTLE THINGS (this makes me remember about One Direction's song, Little Things, one of my favourites. Ouch, sorry this is out of topic. Ignore this distraction :p)

When should I start?

NOW!

So, what are you waiting for?

I had my first lecturing today, and here's what I got.

Do you know what the meaning of your name is? You might think of it as unimportant thing to do. What's in a name? Who cares? Hey, don't get it wrong! A name is a prayer, a hope. You better know it, unless you don't know yourself.

Let me tell you my name's meaning. Nala Mazia. It was taken from Arabic. Nala means giving. Mazia means speciality. So, my full name means the one who's given speciality. It's short, and simple. Nevertheless, it has an incredible meaning. Incredible, I say, as it scopes large sense. Like everything good is there. My name's meaning is complete. Special has no boundaries, right? Special can be meant anything. 

Does it affect me? Yes. I'd say it clearly. YES. The positive power hidden in my name has been working. I'm special. At least to my parents, and family. When I got every little fortune, I know it was due to a lot of factors, including my name. Because, once more, it's a prayer. The thing is, my name has been taking part in my life. Know your name's meaning, and feel it's working.

Despite my pride, I used to be unthankful of having such a name. But it was years ago, when I was a kindergarten student. That time, I hate my short name. My friends had at least three words for their name, but I got only two. Mine was the shortest. Moreover, it didn't sound beautiful to my little ears. I cried, wanted my name to be changed.

As I grow up, and I can actually think, I realized how great my name is. My parents picked it for a good reason. They want me to be granted a speciality; they want me to be special. Then I can see it works. I will be even more special than I am today. Now, my name sounds very beautiful for me, since I know the great meaning behind. Yes, I'm thankful for having this beautiful name. Disliking my name was just a stupid thought of toddler me. I'm proud to be named Nala Mazia.

What about you? Find out your name's meaning now, and be grateful for having a beautiful name! :)