AZ-ZALZALAH

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


I read this Surah earlier today. It made me feel so calm inside.

SURAH AZ-ZALZALAH

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST BENEFICIENT. THE MOST MERCIFUL

1. When the earth is shaken with its final earthquake.
2. And when the earth throws out its burdens.
3. And man will say: "What is the matter with it?"
4. That Day it will declare its information about all that happened over it of good or of evil.
5. Because your Lord has inspired it.
6. That day mankind will proceed in scattered groups that they may be shown their deeds.
7. So Whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom or a small ant shall see it.
8. And whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom or a small ant, shall see it.

I am calm because I know that that mean idiot who did all these sihir [black magic stuffs] on me will eventually get her share of 'nice' treatment from the Al-Mighty. I hope that she will be glad to feel the fierce earthquake because all these while she believes that she can act God, to decide how much pain she should inflict on me on daily basis. Honestly, I am shattered inside because of all her doings for the past 12 years. Not 12 days, not 12 weeks but 12 years of sufferings in pain and in silence as most people around me, including my own parents and family refused to believe that I am the victim of Sihir. That is sad enough to have such people with such mentality as families. Seriously hurtful. Don't they know that Rasulullah s.a.w. was once a victim of sorcery, too?

Destressing moments ;)

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


My arts :)I used to get C for my drawings. Whatever it is, it's great memories.

THE POWER OF GIVING :)

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~

‎10 minutes ago, I received a very beautiful bouquet of yellow roses and sunflowers. But I don't know who sent them. The card only said this~ My beloved sister, Thank you for everything. Your smile shines brighter than the sun. The problem is I have so many people calling me MY BELOVED SISTER :) So, I am unable to guess who the sender is. Whoever it is who sent the beautiful bouquet to me, please call me or message me, yeah? You must know that you have made me smile from my heart and I am really touched by your kindness. May God bless you and take great care of you, Amen. May HE showers you with happiness just like the way you shared your thoughtfulness and love with me.




Dear God, someone sent a beautiful bouquet to me today. That person is surely one of those special people who has made a major difference to my life today. That person has taught me the meaning of THE POWER OF GIVING FROM THE HEART. That person's gesture has truly touched my heart. Please take great care of him/her. Ameen...

NOSY FRIENDS AND FAMILIES :)

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


I felt like shouting my heart out at all those nosy people. You know what? I felt like screaming... 'IT'S MY LIFE, SO LET ME HANDLE IT!' Have you felt that before? It's as if they know you better than you know yourself. NOSY!!!

HEAL THROUGH PRAYER

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


I've been reading a lot of Quran verses whenever I have the time everyday. I trust in prayers. And I want to heal myself through prayers. InsyaALLAH, it will work. I believe that prayers can affect healing in positive ways. I am asking help from GOD because I trust that EVERYTHING IS IN HIS HANDS.

I must get well as soon as possible. I want to feel good again. And if I want to travel, I must be healthy. As long as I am unhealthy, I don't think it is a good idea to go anywhere. So, can all of you please pray for me, too? Thankyou very much.

BE THANKFUL, ADEN :)

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~

Say ALHAMDULILLAH...
Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.
Oprah Winfrey

MOTIVATING MYSELF :)

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~




When people give you a hard time, KEEP GOING! DON'T QUIT!

TAHU UDANG PETAI

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~




I love this dish. I have this twice in a month in October. Can you believe that? I am not really feeling well right now after the operation and I have been wanting to eat PETAI [stink beans ] so much. And I don't know how else to cook stink beans except by frying it this way.

I found stink beans sold in tins at an oriental shop in Glenn Waverly.
Take a train to Glenn Waverley and walk towards Gloria Jeans (GJ). The oriental shop is a few blocks a way from GJ.

Okay, here's the recipe. Have a try if you love spicy food. And don't worry, the stink beans are literally stinky but they are great for your health. They have loads of medicinal values.

~TAHU UDANG PETAI~

Ingredients:
2pcs tofu
20pcs petai [stink beans]
250g fresh praws [medium size]
1 Tablespoon grounded chillies
1 pcs onion
7 pcs shallots
3 pcs garlic
100ml coconut milk
1 pcs lemongrass
2 pcs daun salam [bay leaf]
salt to taste

Method:

* Blend the grounded chillies together with onion, shallots, garlic and lemongrass.
*Cut the tofu into cubes
* Heat up some oil in a wok, saute the blended ingredients until fragrant.
*Then, add in daun salam [bay leaf], petai [stink beans], prawn and tofu.
Mix well.
*Add in coconut milk and some water so that it's not too dry. Let it boil.
* season with salt.

~TADA! Ready to be served with white rice. ENJOY!~

WHY ARE PEOPLE AFRAID OF SOMETHING NEW?

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


I am curious. Really curious. I don't know whether it is me who is too ambitious and that I believe in myself that I can be great at anything I do as long as I do my best; or is it the people around me who are so negative?

Why are people afraid of doing something new? Can anyone tell me?

I have a goal and I am not going to let all my efforts go down the drain simply because I have so many people telling me that I will surely not make it. Who are they to say that?

I have sucessfully achieved my goal by being a lawyer. I had to work since 16 years old, earn my own income, read Law with my own savings without asking for anyones's help. I wrote my own cheque to The University of London and pulled my way up, climbed the ladder of success all by myself when so many people told me that I will not make it, and YET I MADE IT! So, why now, when I am chasing another dream of mine to make it real, there are others saying the same thing?

How often do I need to hear the same thing repeated all over again? And how long must I stay like this, surrounded by negative vibes?

Don't they have any desire in their lives? Don't they have dreams like me? Don't they have dreams to accomplish success in life? I am seriously curious.

But Razi is helping me with the translations now. I hope it'll be great, InsyaALLAH.

~HALAL FOOD IN SCOTLAND~

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


I am planning to travel and visit places on my school holidays end of this year and am starting to google for places where I can get Halal Food as I am a Muslim. I googled and found this. Very helpful. So, I decided to put it up here so that it's easier for me to refer as and when I like via my blog.

Search ResultsPlaces for halal food near Scotland, United KingdomHalal Kebab House
maps.google.com.my

Place page
164 Albert Drive
Glasgow
0141 420 1369

Panda Chinese halal restaurant glasgow
www.pandaquay.co.uk
2 Google reviews
Springfield Quay
Glasgow
0141 429 0988

Najaf Halal Meads
www.najafhalalmeats.co.uk
Place page
58 Elm Row
Edinburgh, Midlothian
0131 557 6934

Maharajahs Indian Restaurant & Takeaway
www.maharajahs.co.uk
4 Google reviews
1-2 Liberton Dams
Edinburgh, Midlothian
0131 466 7281

Punjab Spice
maps.google.com.my
Place page
65 St. Clair St
Kirkcaldy
01592 655 711

Kebab Mahal
www.kebab-mahal.co.uk
15 Google reviews
7 Nicolson Square
Edinburgh, Midlothian
0131 667 5214

Elfalafel
www.elfalafel.com
2 Google reviews
15 Bristo Pl
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
0131 477 2455

WRITE A LOVE LETTER TO YOURSELF:)

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


Dearest Aden,

Please get well soon. Don't be sad, okay? You will be all right, InsyaALLAH. Just hold on. Eat your medicines, drink lots of water and have enough rest. You will be all right in no time. SMILE EVENTHOUGH YOU ARE IN PAIN. Being positive is really important.

GET WELL SOON *BIG HUGS*

MOTIVATING MYSELF :)

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~




It is very important to be motivated at all times. This is what I do daily :) I hope that by sharing it with you, you'll feel motivated, too. *BIG HUGS*

Take some time to say thankyou :)

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


When was the last time you said a prayer and said THANKYOU to the Al-Mighty?




To all Muslims, please say ALHAMDULILLAH :) To the non-Muslims, please say your prayers and thanks to the ONE. May all of us will be blessed. Ameen...

PRACTISE EXUBERANCE

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


Dearest Aden,

I hope that you are doing much better now. I just want to say something here so that when you read this, you'll feel more alive than yesterday, InsyaALLAH.

EXUBERANCE IS BEAUTY.
William Blake, poet and painter (1757-1827)

Don't withhold your enthusiasm for life, Aden. Instead, be like a baby and absolutely SQUEL FOR JOY! Dance around your living room, give yourself a treat in the SPA for no reason, buy yourself a box of chocolates and indulge! Sing your heart out. LOVE YOURSELF, ADEN~ Because I LOVE YOU!

Love, from yourself 28th Oct 2011

STAY POSITIVE :)

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


Dearest Aden,

How are you doing today? Please keep on smiling eventhough you are still in so much pain. Please try your best to make an effort to understand that there are mysteries in life and let's try to be open to them. A successful life requires commonsense and hardwork but also the need to be aware of things that are sometimes inexplicable because they can be a BIG STEP toward innovation, a new life. In life, we don't really created but we assemble what has been created for us. STAND UP TALL, ADEN! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! STAY POSITIVE!

~Time To Laugh~

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


Here is something I'd like to share with all of you. Look at the picture below ;)
*more naughty winks*



Nope! That's not my boyfriend....YET! *ahaks* I have been watching him acting for a couple of years and I enjoyed watching all the movies played by him. Recently, I have been following a series and he just happened to be one of the casts. God, I think I am becoming more ill. Not literally ill as in having cough and flu but imagine this~ when one cannot stop thinking of a very young actor, that is a sign of something BIG, don't you think? He is 10 years younger than me. There is no logical reason why a combination of lack of sleep, a week intake of pain killer tablets and XANAX to calm my nerves should add up to anything more than a day of mood swings and missing an actor!!! Oh boy!!!! I am sure Razi and Syahrul will be laughing reading this entry of mine because they know pretty well how much I like this guy. Just thinking of him fills me with optimism. That should be good, don't you think? *LOL*

I personally think I am suffering from a combination of premature menopause and delayed adolescence. Serious!

By the way, all of you are allowed to laugh ;) *HUGS FROM ME*

~MEE HOON GORENG TAUCU~

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


Hi Mates! As promised :)Please take some time to cook this simple yet oh-so-yummy Fried Mee Hoon. Share the joy and happiness with your loved ones. ENJOY!




Recipe (for 2 portions)~

60ml oil
2 pips garlic, chopped
1 nos onion, chopped
120g vermicilli (dried version avalable from most Asian stores)
2 tbsp chilli paste (or to taste depending on level of heat desired)
2 tbsp bean paste (aka 'tauchu' - avalable in jars at most Asian stores)
50g prawns, de-shelled and de-veined
30g fish cake, sliced
30g mustard greens
20g carrots, sliced into slightly thick matchsticks
20g beansprouts
2 nos eggs
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (if desired)
1 dash sesame oil (if desired)

Method:-

1. Soak vermicilli in cold water for about 30 mins.
2. Cut mustard greens into sections. Separate the leaves from the stems.
2. In a wok or frypan, heat oil and scramble eggs. Then, add onion and garlic and fry until fragrant.
3. Add carrots and mustard green stems and continue frying for about 30 seconds.
4. Add fish cake slices and prawns and fry until prawns change colour.
5. Add chilli paste and been paste and mix well.
6. Add vermicilli and toss well.
7. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil (if using) and toss again.
8. Add mustard green leaves and beansprouts and mix well.

For the garnish, beat one egg and make a thin omelette. Cut into strips.

Tips:-

1. In stir frying, frying the eggs at the beginning acts as a non-stick agent for the wok or frypan and prevents noodles from sticking to the wok/pan.
2. Even high heat should be maintained throughout when frying. Lower heat when adding ingredients to prevent burning.
3. Stir frying should be done fast/without pause, so it is best to prepare all ingredients and have them at hand for adding to the pan.

STAY POSITIVE, ADEN!

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


Dearest Aden,

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self. - Aldous Huxley

STAY POSITIVE, ADEN!

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~




Within You Is "Success". Wake Her Up By Being Positive.

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"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strength and wisdom. When you go through hardship and decide not to surrender, THAT is strength." ♥~

“Never let go of hope. One day you will see that it all has finally come together. What you have always wished for has finally come to be. You will look back and laugh at what has passed and you will ask yourself; "How did I get through all of that?”

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place." ♥~

PAY ATTENTION :)

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::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~




Dearest Aden,

Pay attention and keep your brain and senses open to new stimuli. Who knows what will result? Please stay positive, ADEN! You must stay positive. Have faith, my love. I love you very much. PLEASE HOLD ON TIGHTLY TO THE ROPE OF HOPE. DON'T QUIT!

Let's try our level best to keep an open mind. We will do this together, okay?

ORANGE STAR COOKIES

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


There is going to be another celebration coming in a few days time. IDUL ADHA. What am I planning to bake this time? ORANGE STAR COOKIES. I hope that I'll be well enough to bake some for Hari Raya, InsyaALLAH. It is very easy. You may have a try!

Here is the recipe~

ORANGE STAR COOKIES

250 gm butter
150 gm icing sugar
1 Tablespoon Orange Juice
1 Tablespoon Orange Paste
1 teaspoon Orange Flavouring
400 gm All-Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate
60 gm ground almond

For the decoration:
1 egg yolk
Some red cherries

Method:

1) Cream butter and icing sugar on high speed until fluffy and whitish.
2) Then, add in the orange juice, orange paste and orange flavouring bit by bit.
3) Lastly, add in the sifted all-purpose flour with sodium bicarbonate and the ground almond.
4) Mix well.
5) Keep the dough in the frige for about 10-15 minutes before rolling it in between plastic sheets to 4mm thickness. Cut out the cookies in the shape of stars.
6) Bake them in a preheated oven at 180C for 15 - 20 minutes until golden brown.

It depends on your oven, okay? Mine is the cheapest version *naughty winks* What do you expect of a student like me? I have to spend on so many things on one day and that's excluding the tuition fees *ahaks*

This particular entry was drafted on 20th October 2011 because I was expecting that I am not going to be that free to update my dearest blog on daily basis. Have a great day baking, mates!

AL-BASMALAH :)

:::In the name of ALLAH, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful:::

~PATIENCE IS VITAL~


A friend of mine asked me what is the meaning of Al-Basmalah. And why is it that I begin with Basmalah before doing anything in my life?

Okay, Basmalah is the saying of a prayer that I say everyday, everytime before I start working, reading, sleeping, anything at all.

It sounds like this~ BISMILLAAHIR RAHMAANIR RAHEEM.
It means: In the name of ALLAH, the Most Beneficient, the Most Merciful.

I believe that it is a good thing for all of us to try to understand each other's religion and beliefs. There is nothing wrong about it.

Winter is close. The weather is getting colder now. I cannot wait to enjoy winter. I LOVE WINTER. Where should I go to enjoy my school holidays this winter? Any suggestion? I plan to take a ride on PUFFING BILLY. Sounds interesting, huh? I hope and pray may I will be well by then. I really miss enjoying myself and I MISS SMILING.

One more place I want to visit is VENICE. I believe that I have to go there before it sinks. * naughty giggles*