Its only words.. an everlasting words.

In the 1970th, Mama Tok was just a young innocent teenager. Like others, love to listen to beautiful songs and melodies. One of the famous and beautiful song at that time was 'Words', sung by the  Bee Gees. The Bee Gees were 3 brothers-Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibbs. They wrote the song 'Words' after getting in a few arguments and realizing the power of words- how words can make you happy or sad. Robin Gibbs said, "'Words' reflects a mood. It was written after an argument. The argument were about absolutely nothing. They were just words! This is what the song is all about. Words can make you happy or words can make you sad".

Again ' Life is short'. It was only 40 years ago when Mama Tok were young and innocent. Today Mama Tok started to grow older and maybe (hopefully..) wiser. The song by Bee Gees then became  another passing memories through the short journey in life.

More than 14 century ago, the Messenger of Allah had already mentioned  about the importance of words in our daily life.

On the Authority of Abu Hurairah. the Messenger of Allah said:

     

Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good things or keep silent. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should be courteous and generous to his neighbour. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should be courtous and generous to his [traveling] visitor.

[Recorded by Sahih Bukhari and Muslim]

One of the Prophet's companion Umar r.a, once said, 
"The one who speaks a lot commits a lot of mistakes. The one who makes  lots of mistakes commits lots of sins. The one who commits lots of sins will have the Hell-fire as the first place for him.'

After going through many experiences  in life, Mama Tok came to realize that the quality of our life depend so much on our communication skills with others. Other people 's feeling counts since we are interacting with others most of the time. Any words or actions that give temporary satisfaction or happiness, but hurt others is considered unwise. 'Hikmah' or wisdom is knowing what is right and then making the right judgement when it comes to taking actions. So does in saying words.

 Mama Tok Quiet Moments ' Soup For The Soul' 

We can  make the life of others much more happier than it was before we  touched it- by saying  good words or keep silent.

May Allah bless us all.

Life is short

It seems like yesterday when we were young and beautiful. It seems like yesterday when we were free and easy. Suddenly we realised wrinkles and grey hairs start peeking through. There seems no ending for responsibilities and responsibilities and responsibilities........ MasyaAllah... time flies but we seems to forget that life is short.

Life can be a comfort when we love and respect each other. Life can be a sweet memory when our children  grows up and leave their nest, leaving us parents feeling satisfied for our humble effort.

But sometimes life does not turn out to be what we expected.We experience events which make our life uncomfortable and uneasy. But believe me, Allah knows best, what is best for us.

'It is possible that you dislike a thing which is good for you, and that you love a thing which is bad for you. But Allah knows and you know not.'
(Al Baqarah:216).

Mama Tok Quiet Moments 'Soup For The Soul'

Allah send our family to us, to teach us patience. We should be grateful because patience makes our sins fall like falling leaves... just like autumn seasons which Mama Tok love most and dream to have through my kitchen window in heaven. Ameen.