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:: Rama-Rama Rupanya ::

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Bismillah... cinta selayaknya seperti seekor rama-rama.. semakin kalian mengejarnya, semakin jauh ia terbang meninggalkan kalian.. biarkan rama-ramamu terbang kemana saja ia suka.. siapa tahu.. bila ia lelah dan tidak sedar akan kewujudanmu, ia bakal mengibaskan sayapnya ke arahmu, menumpang teduh dari panas, hujan, badai duniawi, dalam keadaan yang kau tidak sangka.. mungkin saja rama-rama yang kau kejar itu, bukan rama-rama yang Allah peruntukkan buatmu.. sekali baca, mcm bunga2 gitu.. dua kali baca, mcm dh konpius.. tiga kali baca, terpaksa la bukak kamus.. huhu~ tp yg jelas lagi kristal: mungkin saja rama-rama yang kau kejar itu, bukan rama-rama yang Allah peruntukkan buatmu.. pengajarannya: tak perlu kejar2 cinta dunia.. sbb awal2 lg Allah dh tetapkn jodoh kite sume.. *cinta dunia refers to 'cinta yg menodai iman', yg menjadikan Tuhan bukan number one! cinta ini bukan saja subjektif, malah sgt kreatif; ter...

:: Sedarkah Kita? ::

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Bismillah... Sangat terharu dapat advice macam ni... What is your advice to the many sisters out there who would like to write and publish books? My first and most ardent advice would be to ensure that your foundational Islamic knowledge is both strong and correct before picking up a pen, as whatever you write will follow you to the grave and likely be there long after you die. It is pertinent to remember that we will be called to account for every word, action, and deed in our lives. This reminder is even more pertinent in writing, which will likely affect the lives of others perhaps centuries after you have passed on. My second advice is to ask Allah’s guidance throughout the entire process of writing, as well as securing the acquaintance of trustworthy, wise, and knowledgeable Muslims to review your work before publication. Also, it is essential that you pray Istikhaarah sincerely before you put any work into print, being sure to remember that he...