True indeed. It's an irony at times when I think about it. It's tougher when you think about individuals proclaiming themselves as Muslims, yet aren't practising Muslims. I've been in a few modes of circles of friends, the past and the present. And I certainly went through a total overhaul of friendship when things changed for the better. Praise be to Allah that I found and blessed with circles of friends who put knowledge at a high stake for their future. Most importantly, the stake that they put are solely for the attainment of pleasure from the Almighty. That adds a tingle of sweetness in the friendships made. Vital to me. Friends as reminders to guide you on the track of Islam, Eeman and Ihsan.
"Ramai yang tahu ayat pertama Al-Quran yang diturunkan adalah berkaitan dengan membaca dan mengejar ilmu. Namun sayang kenapa orang Melayu, sebagai Muslim, masih ramai yang tidak menjadi masyarakat yang mengejar ilmu. Kenapa bangsa dan masyarakat lain, yang tidak punya al-Quran, begitu dominan dalam bidang ilmu termasuk sains dan teknologi?"
Apart from the knowledge mentioned above, I'd like to add on the aspect of language. Haji Suratman mentioned on about the deterioration of communication in Malay. Unfortunately, in certain organisations, popular in the island.
"Akhirnya kita perlu bertanya diri sendiri, jika kita orang Melayu tidak menggunakan bahsa Melayu, siapa lagi yang akan menggunakannya? Dan jika akhirnya bahasa Melayu kita tidak digunakan lagi, siapa yang hendak dipersalahkan?"Unfortunately for some of us, ain't any better in English either. A lost-lost situation. I'd prefer if we excel on both languages and apply it to fit the situations we're in. And not to concentrate only on a language while putting away the other. Moreover, there aren't any much culture of writing in own's language. It's lacking and I think we need to produce more writers who excel in all areas.. A holistic one that is...
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