“Indeed, in this [Quran] is notification for a worshipping
people. And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the
worlds.” [Quran: 21:106-107]
Ahhhhh where should
I start? So much to relay, but too many uninterested ears, busy eyes and
occupied hearts.
Yesterday I saw a
webcast, thanks to a link I found through a friend's blog (you, yes you…!
thanks !!). After reading the small entry that came with it, I decided that
it would be interesting to take part in the global event. And after telling my
friends about it, some of whom encouraged me to buy tickets, I bought several
tickets for the event. Little did I know though, the webcast which I initially
thought would correlate well in timing with another event happening on that
day was actually happening at a later time in that day, smack middle in time
of the other event.
Knowing this, I
knew that many of the friends whom initially thought that they could sit and
watch with me would not be able to do so (with heavy hearts, I can assure you)
and as planned earlier, I went to watch the event on a large TV at 'the
crescent' with its so very cool inhabitants (yes...you guys!!). Why tell us the details of the pre-event, you ask? Spare us these
cumbersome details of your pitiful life please.
Well, I have a
complex. I over think many things, in ways bordering to those with OCD would,
I have to admit (a tutor once told me that all doctors statistically have some
obsessive compulsive in them, that's what makes them able to do the studying
and the job). I was thinking about this webcast, the excitement that came
leading to it, imagining a huge bunch of people enjoying and spending time
together in front of a screen to a good cause, and the eventual turn out. As
capricious as the weather these days it seems, things change.
I'm no stranger to
these incidences. Many things I've done before have just met up with, quite
frankly, nothing. I remember a time when I travelled a long way in the dead
night for something, and right in the middle, was told that there's no way I
could make it in time for that thing. And so with a heavy heart I chucked a
u-ie (read: youwie/ U turn), already three quarters of the way. That night I
questioned lots of stuff, and so beat up I was emotionally, I decided to just
sulk the night away. I know God doesn't do things without purpose, I know that
for sure. Its just me, why does it seem, sometimes, that the things I do, with
good intentions I must humbly admit, turn out to be such a waste?
Ok lets not dwell
on that. Lets read about the webcast !!
The webcast was
lots of fun as it was a very touching emotional journey. We were chatting with
the malaysians online and making troll comments here and there. Haha.
Its theme was:
Prophet Muhammad, lessons from his marriage life. And so the content brought
about by the speakers, in subsequent four to five minute videos, were of the
relations that the prophet had with people around him, mainly focusing on his
wives. It portrayed this man of beautiful character, calm demeanor, wise words
and reactions, attentiveness and sensitivity, love and affection, trust and
loyalty, humility and machoness, empathy and even altruism. And all over
again, as many times as I've heard stories about him, I had a man crush. Owh
how beautiful this man was!! Listening to the stories yesterday nearly brought
tears to my eyes * teary* !! He is indeed a mercy to mankind =)))))
And thus, I would encourage all of you, muslim or non
muslim (apparently there were lots of non muslim who joined as well) to have a
look at the website and watch the webcast, with open hearts. And together learn from
the stories of this man. You will not be disappointed. I assure you.
The website is:
celebratemercy.com
Have a look, have a
click here and there and enjoy !!
Holidays are here
Azfar
p.s.: One month
post article translating contest, entries and expressions of interest = zero/
naught/ nil/ teloq ayam. I might have to get myself a new novel then!! :D
