the luckiest person
September 3, 2010I live near a mosque and during Ramadhan, there’s a trend.
The first 3 days: The roads are full of cars! There are absolutely NO parking spaces in the mosque and if you’re late, you will have to park by the roadside and walk quite a bit to the mosque.
The next few weeks: *cricket sound* a bit…
The last 10 days: Even MORE cars than before that I suddenly think a whole other village is living here.
But we all know why. We’re all chasing for that one night, Lailatul Qadar. I mean…you must be a pretty silly Muslim if you’re not taking advantage of this time.
Our Imam had buka puasa with my family at home and we talked about Lailatul Qadar (LQ).
The history goes like this….The umats (societies) before Prophet Muhammad’s (s.a.w) umat (i.e. us) had really long lives, we’re talking thousands of years. Whereas we’d probably be scratching our heads if we’re still around at 150 years old. Probably asking God if he forgot about us!
So clearly, we could never do as much ibadah as those other umats did as we have shorter lives. Because of that, Allah (s.w.t.) granted Prophet Muhammad’s (s.a.w.) umat this one night.
Malam Lailatul Qadar.
It is a night most sought after by Muslims that happens once only in the last 10 days of Ramadhan. We don’t know which day, all we know is it happens on an odd numbered day.
A night when Malaikat Jibrail (Allah’s Angel) comes down to Earth, watches us and reports back to God. For my non-Muslim friends, this is basically the Good/Naughty list.
On this night, the doors of heavens open and the doors of hells are closed shut. The person who gets the gift of LQ is the person who religiously prays to Allah s.w.t. and does good to others and basically does all that Islam asks of us. And whoever is the chosen one….his and her prayers are answered and their ibadah is treated to an equivalent of 83 years. And all their sins are forgiven (!!!! I WANT THAT!!!)
When someone asked Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. what to ask for, he simply said, “Only 2 things; to keep hell far away, and to enter heaven for eternity. That’s it.” And whoever gets LQ, God automatically grants the person this. You think the luckiest person is the one whose closet is full of Chanel bags?!! You’re wrong.
THE LUCKIEST PERSON IN THE WHOLE UNIVERSE is the one who gets LQ.
Sounds good doesn’t it?
THAT is why people swarm into Makkah during the last 10 days. To be near the Kaabah, Allah’s house. And because the ibadah you do in Makkah is many many times better than anywhere else. THAT is why you’ll find soooooo many people cramping in the Masjidil Haram mosque. THAT is why hotel prices in Makkah during the last 10 days of Ramadhan are many times the usual and a few days trip to Makkah during this period can cost you hundreds of thousands.
The last time I went to Makkah was in 2008 and I took these pictures.
Isn’t it just beautiful?
I asked the Imam, “Is there any quota for LQ?” Hehe. Because SERIOUSLY, I’m wayyyyyyyy behind if it’s a competition. He laughed and answered no. Anyone who genuinely works for it can get it.
Mom said to me that if you get LQ, you will know it.
“If Malaikat Jibrail enters your house, you’ll feel berdebar-debar and you’ll cry”
This got me so excited!! I felt that! I wanted to cry yesterday because I was having the worst stomachache…and I did feel a bit nervous when I went downstairs in the dark to get a drink.
…they rained on my parade because apparently, that isn’t LQ. (Honestly, how do they know?! Pfttt…)
The real LQ is that something weird will happen. If you get it, you will feel something out of the ordinary. Like you feel that it’s bright even though you’re in the dark. You smell something extremely beautiful for a few seconds and then it’s gone. Your heart suddenly beats faster.
Basically, you’ll feel weird.
Don’t panic and don’t be scared. Prophet said at that special moment, just doa… not for Cameron Diaz’s legs, or a rich husband or that latest Alexa bag!! Forget all that nonsense!! At that special moment, doa for heaven to be given to you. Insyaallah. (if you have extra time, can you slot me in too?)
Of course, Mom expertly squeezed in some tudung talk since the Imam was around. The Imam just smiled.
“Actually, I’ve thought about you…,” He looked at me with the kindest eyes. “Insyaallah, it will come. But all I can say is two things… You have a wonderful mom, and you have a wonderful dad.”
He stopped at that. He didn’t say anything more.
Great!! He knows my weakest points!! My parents!
I don’t know how he did it, but I wanted to cry immediately. No one has made me feel this way. He really made me think…with only a few words.
My blog reader informed me that this post was copied and re-written by this person here. Hahahah. Hurry before she takes it down.
Wooo~…
Heavy stuff, Vivy. But thank you for sharing. InsyaAllah, that day of enlightenment will come. Till then, let’s just do our best, ey? 😉
You know, even as just an 18 year old, I think of WHEN I’m gonna cover up. I’d really love to one day and not too distant in the future. I admire people who do cover up but I’m so scared of what people may think! Sigh.
Indeed LQ is a wonderful night. Ameen.
Wise word..deep meaning.
about the tudung issue, i can feel that the imam is so sincere in giving out his advice. rase mcm nak nanges baca 🙁
i’ve been wearing tudung since 12 but reading this makes me realize even more of my responsibility & personal obligation, masyaAllah
a great post pd, tqvm for sharing 🙂
from reading this..i just know that u have a pure n white heart! may Allah always protect you n ur family…
TQ for sharing LQ with all of us who reads your blog. It is wonderful. Sometimes we get carried away with matters of the world and forget what is truly important. I too have yet to muster donning the hijab. Its the vanity speaking y’noe.
ure one humble person i know. =)
a beautiful post from a beautiful person and i do mean in and out (although i don’t know you). i’ve said it before and i’m saying it again: your folks did a GREAT job raising you up. seriously. you turned out just fine. they must be proud 🙂 and so does opah i’m sure.
you look beautiful when wearing hijab…
there’s nothing to loose when wearing hijab…people will respect u more..
pretty face, intelligent, wearing hijab…perfect combination…what else do u want? 🙂
may Allah bless us all….
Assalamualaikum Sis 🙂
Ive been your silent reader for a couple of months now and can I just say that I’m really proud of you mashaAllah! You seem to have a lovely heart…about the “Tudung” issue, as long as you’re doing your prayers, and doing them with sincerity and on time, everything else will fall into place soon enough inshaAllah. Your prayers will help you get there, don’t forget it no matter where you are. 😉
Love your Sis in Islam. <3
Dear PD..
Thanks for a very meaningful and motivating post..I love it very much..Mum and dad must be very proud of you reading this post..They raise you well..Have a great Hari Raya…
What a bunch of superstitious crap.
to atheist,i know u dont believe in all this.but at least show some respect towards those who do believe. have some respect for ur parents as well because judging by ur comment its clear that they did a lousy job raising u.
Atheist: It is good to have an open mind but when making comments or giving feedback, I should think that you’d have more substance. That’s the problem with humans – they’re lacking a conscience, and a conscience would tell you to keep your thoughts to yourself if you don’t think you can phrase it NICELY.
Vivy,
One day if you choose be covered up, insya Allahh I think you’ll still look pretty and amazing as you are right now. I pray that the time will come. Slowly but insya Allah.
Hi PD, just wanna share this…
Siti Aisyah radiaAllahhu anha ingin sangat untuk bertemua peluang dengan malam Qadar (Lailatul Qadar), dia bertanya kepada nabi “Bilakah berlaku malam Qadar?”. Nabi bertanya kepada Aisyah semula “Apakah kamu nak buat bila kamu bertemu dengan malam Qadar?”. Aisyah menjawab “Saya tak tahu” kemudian Aisyah bertanya lagi “Apakah yang patut saya buat bila bertemu dengan malam Qadar itu?”. Nabi berkata kepada Aisyah “Malam itu malam yang amat baik untuk beramal dimalamnya dan amat mudah dimakbul Allah doanya”. Aisyah bertanya lagi “Apakah doa yang paling baik untuk aku berdoa pada malam itu?” Nabi jawab “ Kalau kamu sempat berjumpa dan mengetahui malam itu ialah malam Qadar berdoalah
Doa Paling Afdal Dibulan Ramadan
“Allah humma innaka ‘afuu ’un karimun tuhib bul ‘af wa fa’ fu ‘anni” (maknanya Ya Allah, Engkaulah Tuhan yang sangat suka mengampun, ampunkanlah dosa-dosa ku).
You really have an awesome way of writing. Luv this entry very much!!!
Hopefully ur heart will open and u choose to wear hijab, ameen =)
She hasn’t take it down yet.
btw, GREAT ENTRY!
Hi PD, great post. nicely written. Btw, read the other blog as well, she hasnt take it down still. Kinda funny for someone to copy paste someone else entry.
xox.
Thank you for sharing PD~ Alhamdulillah..
Omg I read her blog. She copied u word by word. Memalukan. How do u feel about this? Did u confront her?
Hi PD,
read her blog. her previous entry on “Hello Monday!” is actually copied from Cheeserland.com.
funny how some people thought they would be fine by posting something belongs to others.
assalamualaikum..
a quick explanation from me..
actually wearing hijab is not a choice…it is compulsory to all muslim women..
please be clear with this statement…
thanx for sharing on the lailatul qadar stories 😉
the way u put it, so casually ;D
n owh that hannah girl, totally fake!
annoying yes, but u should be proud babe coz itu maksud nye she adores u too much to be u! 😉 she has a identity complexity issue ;p
Very enlightening Vivs, thanks so muchh. it is indeed so true, so rugi if we dont take advantage of this special month, the bonus month for all muslims. and if we get LQ (quoting you), then that is the Jackpot! i berdebar and reading this post gave me goosebumps.
nonetheless i feel sorry for the “xerox”er, i paid a visit hehe. oh well, on the plus side, ur pahala berlipat-ganda for enlightening her readers too 🙂 sharing is caring maa. hehe.
Selamat BerRamadhan and Eid Mubarak Viv! Maaf zahir and batin 🙂 xxx
hye, i just got news tat the imam in makkah is making doa for LQ tonite. hopefully by some miracle u get this comment tonite, n we can all benefit fr His rahmah, insyaallah.
finger’s crossed!
PD, maybe they purposely put it on the blog so that the number of his/her blog readers can increase faster. Maybe that’s the tactic!
* i mean when all of us read it, so the number increase faster right. The person might purposely plan on that. who knows.
thanks for sharing this LQ stories VV
i’m speechless about this entry…caring is sharing…thanks vivy for all the info…btw, this hannah girl, i read her blog and omg how could she??? may allah lead her to the truth…
Hey v, awesome write as usual.
Atheist: ive never met an atheist who’s so negative about life. Maybe u’ve got the whole atheist concept wrong. At least, believers have something to believe in and to look forward to. Have a good life.
Hannah: i quote “I’m creative by nature, infinitely curious about life, new things and people. I hate being idle. I am passionate about things I care about and I value my relationships. I try my best to be a good person and live positively. It has taken some time to get where I am today.”
haha. silly girl.
cheers
funny how people can actually copy a post! hahaha! nway, great post u got here. i hope we achieve loads and loads of pahala through out the ramadan. =)
keep praying. insyaAllah the time will come.
A good book to start i think is the bidayatul hidayah by imam al-ghazali or the tafsir of Quran. Imam di sini suggest to start from chaper 28 until 30.
apapun, selamat hari raya… (terlambat banyak!)
fast forward to 2018, the plagiarised post still exists!