Salam Eid Mubarak..

Wishing all fellow Muslims a wonderful Eid Mubarak.. Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir & Batin..

Yours truly,

Ummi Lily & Family.. =]

Salam Eid Mubarak (in advance)...

As usual, our preparations for the arrival of Syawal this year, was a simple one (ala kadar sahaje). Just a set of Hari Raya clothings & shoes coz traditional clothings for us are worn only on certain occasions like festive seasons & wedding functions... So tak yah ler bazir2 duit beli 2 3 pasang... Baju tahon2 yang lepas maseh elok lagi... heh...

Just like any other year, we would pick one colour for our family Hari Raya clothings (this is standard procedure la har)... So Hubby loves the colour (sebab membe jugak yang pileh colour tu) & I love it too!

It's just that when the actual day came for us to get the Hari Raya clothings @ Geylang Serai, there seems to be a little "glitch" in the colour concept thingy... pfft... When we got the colour that we wanted, it's either there wasn't any size available or the fabrics were way too different from what we expected... lol...

With Asil's clinging on his Baba while Asyura clinging on her Ummi, we walked to & fro (I mean we literally WALK & PAST THRU THE CROWD OF PEOPLE & SMOKE FROM THE BBQ DENDENG STALLS! WA LAO!!) in search of our baju lor... In the end we gave up & ended buying those baju that pleases our eyes the most la har & of course we still stayed true to the colour that we chose (tak dapat exact colour, the closest colour next to it pon jadi la kan... asalkan ade colour contrast)...

So don't be surprised if on the 1st day of Hari Raya, my little Asyura looks like a 'Bhangra' dancer, my little Asil looks like a 'Kung Fu' fighter, my Baba looks like "Hang Tuah" & I look like I just got married... lol...

Seriously, this year's baju Raya is such a challenge to find... Baba had to park his car right behind Joo Chiat Complex & we had to freakingly walk all the way thru out the entire Geylang Bazaar with our kids clinging on us... (>.<) Kaaaaau!! Berlendir siak ketiak!! Satu badan bau asap dageng dendeng bakar!! lol...

Kueh Raye beli pon tak banyak coz my 3rd sis-in-law [Muz] had already made some Hari Raya biscuits & cookies of her own with her mommy... So we decided to contribute a few cartons of canned drinks in the house... [Oi Moteh! Rajen sei minah! Next year kau try la buat kek skali... Bole jugak aku testing... Kueh Raye kau, aku nak testing malam Raye nanti... hee hee...]

So we're left with cleaning up? I guess... & that's about it... heh...

You know, I was actually thinking about those months when I was pregnant with my kids... How I completed my fasting for the entire month of Ramadhan while they were still in my tummy... I'm kinda smiling @ myself right now looking back at how strong of a young mummy I was enduring the thirst & hunger during Ramadhan while conceiving both of my babies... Masya'allah... I still couldn't believe that I actually went thru all the fasting process without even skipping a single day... Alhamdulillah...

The best part was, both of my kids @ that time, were actually fasting along with me & how sweet could that be, to have your unborn babies practice fasting as early as when they were still in your tummy? It's touching much for me... Really...

I hope this experience of me fasting during both of my pregnancies would give some motivation & encouragement not only to my little Asyura, but also to all Muslim mums-to-be in the future... If you have the will to do something that benefits you, Insya'allah, you can do it... Antare nak dengan tak nak jer kan? =)

And I guess Syawal is drawing nearer & nearer to us while Ramadhan will slowly draw itself away from us... I definitely will miss Ramadhan kerane sesunggoh nyer Ramadhan tahun ini sangat la bermakne buat diri ku... Those iftar moments I had with my Baba & our kids... Just us 4...

The most memorable iftar we had as a family was the one @ Changi Beach... Where we bought the famous Changi Nasi Lemak, some fruits & drinks, then drove down to the beach & got ourselves a nice spot @ one of the picnic shelters there, enjoying the sunset while waiting for iftar... It's one of the nicest moments for us... Berbuke pose cume beralaskan surat khabar... I actually said this to my hubby, "Ba, kite dok kat pondok ni buke pose da mcm anak yatim piatu eh... Macam tak de mak bapak... Macam tak de tempat tinggal..."

Hubby's reply was, "Tak per, we still have each other & our kids & most importantly Allah, who is always there for us..."

I smiled when hubby said that but while eating, somehow, it kept me thinking of all the poor & the needy... Macamane agak nyer eh dorang sambot bulan Ramadhan & Syawal nanti? May Allah have mercy upon them... Insya'allah... Kesian dorang...

So to end my blog entry for today, I would like to wish everyone of my family members, Muslim brothers & sister & all those who know me...

"SELAMAT HARI RAYA, MAAF ZAHIR & BATIN - SALAM EID MUBARAK..."

This might sounds too early but OK la har, coz I noticed that I'm too busy to blog lately & now that I'm hook to Twitter, I seldom blog liao... hee hee... So since I've got this weeny bit of time, why not blog right?

Enjoy your holiday everyone & kalau sesape yang ade kenderaan tu, tolong la pandu berhati2 yer... =)

Till I blog again...

As Salam...

I Guess It's Never Too Late To Say This...

To All My Family Members, Muslim Brothers & Sisters...


May Allah SWT make us among those who worship Him sincerely, those who do everything for His sake only...

May He give us the strength to fulfill this month of Ramadhan & accept all our deeds...

May He shower His Mercy & Blessing to all of us...

Insya'allah, amin... =)

Salam Ma'al Hijrah 1431H...

Wishing all Muslims a wonderful Ma'al Hijrah 1431H... May Allah brings us peace, happiness and tranquility in this new year... Insya'allah, amin... =)

A new year... A new start... Allah s.w.t tidak pernah memungkiri janji2 Nye...


Warmest peace & regards,

Ummi Lily & Family...

Wishing You A Blessed Eid Mubarak...

Collection From yummyflashy.blogspot.com

Yours truly,

Ummi Lily & Family... =)

Salam Lebaran To All...

As Salam Peepz,

Here's a cute Hari Raya E-Card for all... Especially dedicated to all my fellow friends, family, relatives and readers... So sit back, relax and enjoy the whole song too ya...

Suasana Hari Raya by YummyFlashy.blogspot.com

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone of you out there, "Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri"... Ampon dan maaf dipinte jikalau ade terkasar bahase dan tersilap kate...

Last but not least, have a blast holiday you guys!! Woo hoo!! Cuti panjang wo!!

{ Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri }

{ Maaf Zahir & Batin }

From Ummi Lily & Family

A Little Shout Out For My 2 Ummi Bloggers...

(Above) Hari Raya E-Card from Ummi Hanani...

(Above) Hari Raya E-Card from Ummi Hanie...

I received these E-Cards a few days back... Baru la ni dapat tempek... hee hee... Trima kaseh ye wahai Ummi2 ku sekalian... Da tempek da pon... Ni ha Lily nak tanye, "Kueh Raye da buat brape mcm?"

Ramadhan... Oh Ramadhan...

As I look searchingly into the sky,

I look for a sign from Allah the most high...

People think I'm crazy sitting in this cold,

But I quest for something more precious than gold...

For mankind this sign represents something great,

but for the rejected one, it fills him with hate...

Suddenly out of the darkness the moon does appear,

the whole world rejoices 'Ramadhan is here"...

During Ramadhan the shaytan is in chains,

and Allah's mercy for a month reigns...

The doors of heaven are open wide,

begging for mankind to enter and abide...

So often in Hadith we are reminded and told,

that rewards are multiplied by many a fold...

In this month do good deeds and read Quran,

spend your time wisely and learn Islam...

After all these years I have made up my mind,

the right path and salvation I wish to find...

To Allah's will I will surrender at last,

Insya'allah, Allah will forgive my past...

Forgive-all those sins too good it sounds,

but Allah's mercy knows no bounds...

With sins stacked like mountains so high,

will be forgiven within a blink of an eye...

This Ramadhan my heart and soul are alive,

ready to change and ready to strive,

No more will the shaytan hold me back,

in the worship of my Lord nothing will lack...

Together lets make the decision to change,

our priorities in this life lets re-arrange...

This life on Earth is short and fast,

but the life in the hereafter will forever last...

Ironically this life for us holds much value,

when the next life is the one thats true...

To make effort on Dunya we never tire,

but will it take us to paradise or hell fire?

This month will give a fresh perspective,

on the way we ought to and the way we live...

With Zikr and prayer lets increase our Iman,

Join me and together lets celebrate Ramadhan...

With Ramadhan here the changes begin,

Firstly walking away from a life of sin...

The shackles of sin I have worn so long,

Now caste away to the righteous I belong...

The seeker finds and mercy does shower,

On lail-a-tul Qadr the night of Power...

The Quran came down on this blessed night,

A guidance for mankind an illuminating light...

From the depth of your Soul please pray,

as Duas are accepted and sins wiped away...

Ask with a clean heart is all Allah requires,

and ask for whatever good the soul desires...

Listen to the Quran every night in Tarawih...

Ah...

Allah's words what spiritual ecstasy,

It cools your heart and calms your soul...

So with crystal clear vision perceive your goal,

For this goodness to last there is a price,

For the Deen of truth you need sacrifice,

To toss aside Dunya you hold so dear...

Nothing but Allah will you ever fear...

Tossing and turning through every night,

the demon called Dunya you need to fight...

the demon called nafs you need to tame,

because struggling to surrender is your ultimate aim...

Itikaf is a another gift that Allah sent,

The last ten days in His path spent...

in the Mosque in the presence of your Lord,

doing Zikr, Salawat or Solat at your own accord...

These days to Allah you must also dedicate,

then disbelief and ignorance you will hate...

The Quran and Sunnah will be your guide,

Only then faith in your heart will reside...

Beginning this Ramadhan lets make amends,

Study and practice until our life ends...

Everything but our deeds we leave behind,

this is the truth to which we were blind...

Our cars, wealth and house on earth will stay,

our actions are the companions on that day...

when your breath expires so does hope,

so hold on firmly to Allah's rope...

There is great wisdom in this rhyme,

Its dedicated to me before its my time...

for these changes my soul does yearn,

this Ramadhan insya'allah its my turn...

Happy Mothers' Day...

As Salam Peepz!!

OK, first of all, I'd like to wish all moms and moms-to-be a VERY HAPPY, DELIGHTFUL and MEMORABLE MOTHERS' DAY... =)

I've been busy these past two days... A lot of things came up... Spent the entire Public Holiday at home doing household chores and my blogshop... Hubby's cousin (Kak Long) from Malaysia came for a visit yesterday and so, we dropped by at the 1st bro-in-law's crib to see her... Went to Giant Hypermarket at Tampines with 3rd bro-in-law (Yus) and his wife (Muz)... It's been a while since we last been there...

To Sis Muz: Thanks for the soccer ball treat... Asil loves it a lot... I mean he really loves it as in "a lot a lot a lot"... hee hee... One more thing, I know how you feel coz I feel the same way too... Hang in there coz Allah loves you!! hee hee...

Mothers' Day was pretty much of a pleasant one... Mom cooked "Laksa Noodles"... She had me, helping her out with the cooking and all... I've friends and family members wishing me on this special day... The most touching part for me was, when hubby held one of my hand (while I was ironing some clothings) and said, "Ummi... Thank you for bearing me to adorable little children..." and then he placed his hand on my chest where my heart is... Alamak babe!! Ni part touching giler la sei... Air mate aku da ber-takong kat kelopak mate tapi aku step maintain... I mean, istri mane tak feel touching bile suami cakap macam tu kan? It feels like all the efforts that I put thru as a wife and mom were being appreciated... hee hee...

To all of you out there who had wished me on this day, I would like to say a big THANK YOU and may Allah s.w.t take good care of you guys... Amin...

To all mothers and mothers-to-be... Here's a little something for you... =)

"The greatest gift you can give to somebody is your personal development. 'I will take care of me for you if you will take care of you for me'. " - Jim Rohn

P/S: No pictures uploaded coz I've forgotten to bring along my digicam with me... pfft...

Salam Ma'al Hijrah...

Salam Ma'al Hijrah
1 Muharram 1430H (December 29th, 2008)

Ma'al Hijrah, also known as Awal Muharram, is an important day for Muslims. It falls on the first day in the month of Muharram in the Islamic calendar...

The meaning of Ma'al Hijrah in English is migration. On this day, Muslims remember the journey Prophet Muhammad s.a.w migrated from Mekkah to Madinah in the year 622 A.D. Besides, Ma'al Hijrah also means changing from the bad to the good side, and can be said as a starting point to evaluate inner-self on self achievements.

Awal means 'beginning' in English and Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. In another words, this is the first day in the Islamic calendar. Therefore, it is also the New Year for all Muslims...

May Allah crown us with the best of iman, health, wealth and peace of mind in the New Year. Amin.

If ALLAH answers your prayer, ALLAH is increasing your faith, if ALLAH delays, ALLAH is increasing your patience, if ALLAH doesn't answer, ALLAH has better plans for you in this Ma'al Hijrah 1430H. Insya'allah. Amin.

I'm so thankful to be born a Muslim... Salam Ma'al Hijrah to all my Muslim brothers and sisters!!

To All My Family Members, Relatives, Friends & To All Muslim Brothers & Sisters All Over The World..

To All My Family Members, Relatives, Muslim Brothers & Sisters..!!