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Man, i wish you would read my blog.

What is this , being my best friend and not reading my blog?

Man, i wish i write something useful in my blog rather than random 3:04 am thoughts which i’ll cringe when i read it again the next morning.

Man, i wish Nadia was my blood related sister.

I am seriously going to cry when i leave this place because of her.

How am i going to forget your “I haven’t hugged you today, so..*hug*” everyday?

How am i going to forget our 4 hour calls?

Where am i going to find anyone-anybody in this world- who would patiently wait until i complete every exams, and feed me hot meals with a smile afterwards? Who?

Who’s tajweed i’m going to correct now when we read Surah Kahf every Friday together?

I wish i can smuggle you in my luggage–if i can pack only one thing it would be you.

Man, i wish you would marry my cousins or something, so i don’t have to say goodbye to you one day.

Man, i wish Nadia was my blood related sister.

Happy birthday Nadia Dal.

I love you for the sake of Him. You entered my life quite late, but i can’t think of any non-family that is more important to me right now other than you. Thanks for being there during my times of happiness and my times of sadness.

My personal favourite rock n roll song this moment:

Let it be no mistake, that i am of the opinion that humans can be left with their own devices without the conscience of God and still be a moral human being and a good person.

Let it be no mistake, despite that, i cannot imagine myself separated with the idea of the Creator. The very notion that religion is solely a tool for self policing is not only insulting, but rang hollow.  The God consciousness experience is far richer and sophisticated that it is quite a challenge to explain it . Personally, it acts like an anchor and a steerer as much as it works as a comforter. There is more clarity in life–that is for sure.

I was born in the religion, which i am so thankful for, but i only really ‘discovered’ it around 3 years ago or so. With time, indoctrination are very disenchanting and you start asking questions. When the digging process starts, there was no turning back. One thing for sure, the more one discover things, the more humbled you are at the magnitude of own’s illiteracy. I don’t know how people can arrogantly boast willy nilly that they are defenders of religion. Do they know what kind of characters and amount of knowledge that demands of people who call themselves vanguards of the faith?

Factors of attraction

I have talked extensively about The Book, which is one of the very fundamental reason, and also my start of investigation. I can enthuse lengthily for a series of post about how this Book got me gobsmacked but not today. (For curious readers go here to start: http://tanzil.net/#trans/en.sahih/2:1)

Secondly, i like outdoors. It’s a place where I am constantly amazed, humbled and bewildered at the same time. Each time you look at the horizon of the sea, or some cool geological feature, i went bollocks running question by question in my head ” who did this?” , “why is it so hard to get there?”, “why is this so big?”, ” why is this different here and not there?”, “why everything supports each other?”, “why is our Earth have just the right distance from Sun?”, “Why does a comet conveniently choose land on Earth and made dinosaurs exist before humans exist?(not fair)” . A bunch of why’s running on loop , hoping somebody,–anybody– can answer. Of course, if you ever posed a question at a huge boulder of rock and ask ” Why are you so massive and streamlined and wonderful and have living organisms?”, you will get no answer. It drives me insane. You gotta ask yourself a couple of questions about the Earth and it’s too idealized condition for human living. Especially if you are in science, where getting idealized condition almost feels like an anti-thesis. Our universe is random, but random in a way that just works for us. I could never put a finger on it until i read this excerpt in an article which summarizes my whole query:

For the first time since the 1970’s, scientists have begun to recognize the fact that the whole physical balance of the universe is adjusted delicately in favor of human life. With the advance of research, it has been discovered that the physical, chemical and biological laws of the universe, basic forces such as gravity and electro-magnetism, the structure of atoms and elements are all ordered exactly as they have to be for human life. Western scientists have called this extraordinary design the “anthropic principle”. That is, every aspect of the universe is designed with a view to human life.

We may summarize the basics of the anthropic principle as follows:

• The speed of the first expansion of the universe (the force of the Big Bang explosion) was exactly the velocity that it had to be. According to scientists’ calculations, if the expansion rate had differed from its actual value by more than one part in a billion billion, then the universe would either have recollapsed before it ever reached its present size or else have splattered in every direction in a way never to unite again. To put it another way, even at the first moment of the universe’s existence there was a fine calculation of the accuracy of a billion billionth.
• The four physical forces in the universe (gravitational force, weak nuclear force, strong nuclear force, and electromagnetic force) are all at the necessary levels for an ordered universe to emerge and for life to exist. Even the tiniest variations in these forces (for example, one in 1039, or one in 1028; that is—crudely calculated—one in a billion billion billion billion), the universe would either be composed only of radiation or of no other element besides hydrogen.
• There are many other delicate adjustments that make the earth ideal for human life: the size of the sun, its distance from the earth, the unique physical and chemical properties of water, the wavelength of the sun’s rays, the way that the earth’s atmosphere contains the gases necessary to allow respiration, or the Earth’s magnetic field being ideally suited to human life.
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A lot of people can argue that i’m searching for reasons to back up my philosophy. That’s perfectly legit. All i can say is this: Knowledge is knowing that tomato is a fruit, but wisdom is knowing to not put in a fruit salad.

For the home party, maybe we can all relate to this:

 “We did not create heaven and earth and everything between them to no purpose. That is the opinion of those who disbelieve…” (Qur’an, 38: 27)

P/S: Have you thought about how important the fact that visible light have it’s current wavelength? If it wasn’t the case, we would have been cooked or radiated by now. Imagine if it had been at microwave’s wavelength?

P/S: To be super objective, can anybody lead me on to any counter argument of the anthropic principle? Just to see the other side of the argument.

They are like garments unto you as you are like garments unto them” (2: 187)

Garments are worn traditionally as protection from both cold and warmth. Garments can make you look good, even great . They protect your modesty and cover your shame. They are close to you, always, all the time. They fit. They are comfortable.

It never fails to mesmerize me how —in just one line– the book that i follow can manage to describe the essence of married couples with ample potency and aptness.

Apa kaitan? Tak tau.

*chuckle* It’s evidently clear now that i need to have more friends. Or a cat.

Ramadhan Kareem

Thank you everybody–wishes, hugs, smiles,presents. Your presence are already a gift to me. Your prayers are all i ask.

Pour moi, ça suffit.

P/S : Hello world*

http://www.morningwind.org/explore-morningwind

I figured there isn’t much resources that is of this stature in Malaysia, especially regarding the lack of information on how to deal with mental illness in the Islamic perspective. The admin also hopes to bring out more in-closet Muslims with mental illness, in order to educate them in a continous effort of outlook change. The site explains the nature of  affliction in first-person accounts, and urges readers how to handle it while keeping the faith intact.

I am truly amazed with the amount of work she’s done and felt compelled to inform everybody about it’s existence. Besides, her health has tremendously improved since starting this initiative, as she connects and receives support from both other bipolar sufferers and fans alike.

Please spread this to any brothers and sisters you know who needed this

Cheers. Weather is absolutely fabulous!

I’m handing in an assignment late.

The Assignment : Write up to date travel log

What i’m going to hand in:  Zero write-up. Instead, i am chucking a full pictorial post with regard to places visited that don’t have any written memory. Super late.

Washington D.C, US :

In front of United States Capitol--we came straight from the Amtrak station.

New York City, US:

One can go UP onto the Statue of Liberty, completely free of charge. Book early though- a daily quota is in place.

Boston, US:

Harvard University. Boston is very quaint, if not made somewhat lively by snobbish Ivy-League population. Make sure to try the Boston Clam Chowdah and Lobster Bisque. Omagaaad.

Philadelphia, US:

Philadelphia is rich in American history. This was taken at the Betsy Ross House--currently home to the original American Flag.

Virginia Beach, US:

What perfect way for three friends to wrap up a trip? Virginia beach is indeed, for lovers.

Cincinnati, US :

Stuck in Cincinnati due to terrible weather. Delta is nice enough to prop us here.

Warwick, UK:

The place isn't really exciting, really. However, i have the fondest memory and unbeatable hospitality from the ISOC ( Islamic Society ) family of Warwick University--whom i know no one before.

Bath, UK :

Victorian houses in Bath. You might recognize this if you watch Mansfield Park by BBC.

Salisbury, UK :

Stonehenge. Ultra-overrated.

Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK :

Shakespeare play re-enactments on the streets. YES.

Bournemouth Beach, UK :

Very Important Picture, UK :

"Fancy an English Breakfast?" (Scones, preserves , Devonshire Clotted Cream, and a pot of tea)

Edinburgh, UK :

My favourite leg of the trip--Scotland. Here, i dont think i understand their English.

With men marching in skirts--what's not to disagree?

Vancouver, Canada

Hawaian themed birthday party, some beach in Vancouver. Fantastic crowd.

Favourite bit of Vancouver apart from Stanley Park--Granville Island.

Victoria, Canada

Victoria has the most temperate weather in the Canadian planetary. Plus, this place has got to have the highest concentration of the above 60 year old demographics. In short, old people retire here. It is to no surprise that the tourism pamphlet boasts, among others, a heavy emphasis on fancy retirement homes.

Edmonton, Canada

Alberta Legislature Building. Edmonton is small, but the people are bighearted.

Calgary, Canada

I was mostly surprised by this redneck city. Not only the trains are so bad-ass because they run on the same track as the cars, i never knew that men in suits can be super friendly and amicable.

Halifax, Canada

True blue port city. Very windy too. Shown is Citadel Hill.

Jasper, Canada:

Just 0.00001 % of the magnificent Jasper.

Midway between Edmonton-Vancouver, Canada:

Anak orang aboard The Canadian service by VIARAIL

No pictures taken in Southampton, Glasgow, North Vancouver, and Ellis Island, Montreal (duh), Niagara Falls (will quickly rectify this as soon summer comes), Quebec City and Malaysia, unfortunately. Again, this post is to compensate for no written documentation. For places with documentation , go to the Le Voyages page.

P/S : This post also serves as mental preparation for next place of assault.

“Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value”

- Albert Einstein

Aye, aye  Sir. This is what i hope to be in the future.

No, this is what i already decided to be in the future–a dedicated (wo)man of value.

BUT THEY ARE IN TWO POLARIZING DIRECTIONS.

It’s been a while since i got my travel fix.

P/s: Updated Le Voyages page to reflect current traveling updates- which is not much, but still..