eikram

Setbacks

2009-01-20T07:55:00.000-08:00

Ongoing setbacks have made me uncomfortable, especially with myself. To some, through setbacks,God (or nature) are testing us. if we are fortunate, we will triumph over the challenges. the unlucky ones may curse the tough predicament that he faced. "every actions are in vain. there are no way to escape from the bad luck," they might say. but they forget, they are not supposed to escape for the first place. they need to face the problems head on. unless the problems are settled, they will not be able to move on. be it a win or a defeat, moving on the new challenge is more beneficial. the outcome from recent setback or triumph will give us the lesson. but only to those who seek for them

Slips

2009-01-19T12:31:00.000-08:00

Life is a one way journey. I wish I could return to the past and correct some blunders that I made. Costly mistakes. Irreparable slips. The errs that shapes who I am.

I really want to learn from my mistakes. But, often I do not know where to start. Clueless. Aimless. This often makes me thinks the damages from the past are permanent.

Perhaps, if I end up in a 'right' circumstance, I can bring my fallen soul up from the bottomless hole. It might be in the form of right advice, meeting the right persons or getting the right opportunity.

At the end of the day, I have to be content of who I am. If I don't, I will 'suffer' from regretting the slips at every second.

Of Judgement day

2009-01-18T12:58:00.000-08:00

If am not mistaken, from Islamic perspective, Judgement Day will come after a period of prosperity following the death of Dajjal (anti-christ) at the hand of prophet Isa (Jesus). Every one of us will be judged based on deeds that we have done whilst we are alive.

I am curious to know what other religions perspective regarding Judgement day. Others might not give a damn and think life ends at the time of death.

Non-muslim voters back backing BN?

2009-01-18T11:58:00.000-08:00

The Star reported the possibility of increased Chinese voters who voted for BN during recent by election (Pilihanraya Kecil Kuala Terengganu). Can we assume this as a backlash to DAP for forming an allegiance with PAS?

Can we also presume the majority of votes in the non-Muslim populated area of KT number are rightfully belonged to BN? BN seem utilising the whole government machinery and there were reports of possibilities of phantom voters. This might conjure an idea votes-rigging, however, I think to some degree this has shown a hint of shifting of non-Muslim voters back to BN after notable last 2008 General Election.

Cubaan

2009-01-18T09:24:00.000-08:00

Cubaan satu, dua , tiga