The power of 'ilm

I breathe like a pregnant woman today searching of oxygen inputs in town.
Difference is, such woman carries a baby. Mine, a lappy.
Additional reason, it was raining the whole day.

Revelation as a source of knowledge was yesterday's module.
Earlier today was Fiqh as-Sirah. The common topic I find in all modules so far is the Jahiliyyah period, only that it touches different perspectives according to our subject matter. Fiqh as-Sirah, led by Dr. Md Noor will include classwork as well as quizzes which carry a highest waitage than assignment. So, we had one today for classwork. A 10-15 mins write up before our dismissal:

'Why is Arabian selected as the birth place of the final Prophet?'

Questions to ponder for myself:

- Am I able to be a walking Sirah person with several quotes of authors at the tip of the tongue?
- The recent encounter with the pakcik which will shoot and converse with you in Arab and discuss verses of the Quran be it on Nahu or tafsir. Makes the heart thump and awe in admiration? Subhanallah. Be ashamed of yourself widz. Must learn from him.

Searched high and low for books at Kino and Borders. Next mission? Read up!

Good: Yes, you here me. Read up!
Evil: It's thick. A lot. Cummon, it'll make you sleep.

Shoo, you evil! Gear up! I need to read these few thick books to prepare for the handing of assignment in February. Current readings include those by Karen Armstrong, Martin Lings and Sayid Muhammad Nadwi. I've yet to choose the topics out of the course outline to be my subject matter of research. Imagine this, 10 marks for 7-10 pages. *Thinking analytically and critically* By the way, there was no stock for Islam and Orientalism, by Mariam Jamilah. Anyone by chance owns one? Cos I'd love to read this.

Well widz, get ready to mug every weekend!

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To Miss K, thank you for the belated birthday treat and the precious time. Unwasted.
"If you want a good person, you have to be a good person" - our tadzkirah of the day~