Not the primrose path...

1. Istikhara.

"O Allah, shall I do it, or shall I leave it, and risk myself a challenging future ahead?"

It's time to decide. I need to make the phone call.

Me : I am having second thoughts on the procedure. I have given it a long thought, and I feel that I will give it a miss. I'm sorry.

X : That is perfectly reasonable. You have all our support. We shall just cancel the appointment then.

Hmm. That was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever had to make for myself. Testing times lie ahead. For sure.

All I need is to convince myself that Allah has His plans for me. Hasbuk. That is all I need to know, and adhere to.


2. Text message :

Mas,

Your bone marrow has come back as clear. Regards, Dr M****y.

Alhamdulillah.

3. Rezeki dari pintu yang tak disangka-sangka...

My beloved 'adik-adik' from 76 Victoria Street (5 mins walk from my house) came to visit. Brought along 'sup kambing', which by the looks of it, is sure to whet anyone's appettite. Syukran ya syabab!

4. Ya Allah, hebatnya nusrahMu!

Received a call from Ust Erfino, the MSD Education Attachee. Such humility by a person high in the ranks of the UK-Eire Malaysian Students Department. Ustaz, thanks for your help with the accomodation in London. That was so helpful, if only you know how thankful I am! Looking forward to see you again in Sheffield soon.

SubhanAllah, what a day.

Betul jugak kata orang, keputusan kita hari ini boleh mencorakkan kehidupan kita esok, lusa dan selama-lamanya.

But when you have made a decision, turn to Allah. Have tawakkal to Allah. O Allah, how beautiful is Your religion.