Hudud is man-made law derived from Quran and Hadith. Husam Musa said, PAS wanted to implement hudud, but he quickly retracted his words when Lim Kit Siang asked, ‘What hudud?‘. And Anwar remain lost in his quest to conquer the PM seat.
I’m writing today NOT to talk about the edgy by-election at Kuala Terengganu, but Hudud itself. Is it necessary?
With the alarming rate of crime No, crime alone is alarming. We don’t need statistics to prove that it’s still bearable. Robbery, grand theft, rape, murder, kidnap or infidel, as long as it brings misfortune, it’s bad.
In the modern world, hudud is seen as barbaric and immoral. While I agree with that, let’s not overlook some of these points. (more…)
2008 chapter is closing very soon, it’s the perfect time to look back and reflect. Everyone is taking this opportunity to unfold the year, like Aeropama and Bongkersz did.
Me? I don’t need to do that, muhasabah is already my routine.
Anyway, I met my 2008 resolutions. It was rather too easy, except point #1, which is continually evolving. Not much challenge for a half ass expectation. I was a total screw up in the previous year, it explains the shallow resolution.
Those days, I wore a thick armor, shielding my ego. A smiley mask, hiding away untreated wounds. And a thick mantel, pretending to care about the world. I’m a fake. A fraud. A confused 24 year old brat.
Somehow, I’m glad I learned to put those behind and focus.
For 2009, I decided I no longer need a New Year’s Resolution. Instead a Life Resolution.
To stay away from debt and spend money I don’t have
To live a healthy and blessed life
To shoulder the burden of the poor and unfortunate ones
To NOT procrastinate and waste time
To pickup a new skill every year
To be a good listener and accept ideas
To NOT be verbal eventhough it’s the anal truth
To be closer to God and have a stronger faith
Time isn’t a luxury we have. Each passing second overrides the previous one. Before you knew it, a year went by. So don’t wait for another year to change yourself, do it now.
ps: Life Resolution, is not limited to the above. Continually evolving, fitting in accordingly.
pss: I spent 3 hours writing this. Gosh, I wish I could’ve been more efficient
Always grinning, as any foreigner will tell you, he’s friendly by nature.
But at the same time, eye brows droop. Could be a sign of either, modesty or puzzlement. Because everything around him is changing drastically.
He thinks life is fun, but religion and government rings at the back of his head, at ALL TIME.
He is scared of his mother, father, grand dad, grand ma, aunties, uncles…
He tell friends, he misses home but actually wants their attention.
He bagged ‘A’ for general knowledge, the world, history, geography and politics. But disappointed because he comes from a far away land, a place between Thailand and Singapore where nobody ever heard of.
His stomach is made for rice, curry, durian, belacan and a lorry of chilli. He’d suffer withdrawal symptom if he hasn’t eaten rice within 24 hours.
He comes back home and complains about the turtle Internet.
He is a keen football fan. Knows a lot about his National team which can sometime be excellent, but often disgusting.
He also pays attention to fruit season.
ps: originally by Lat
pss: There’s many more I’d like to add, but it’ll be a long list. Care to do the honor?
This morning I woke up to a call from a respected ex-co-worker who’ve always treated me nicely. In a sleepy tone, I asked what I can do for him?
Do you want to work at E* ?
We’re always that direct. He briefed me about the job scope and told me he needed 20 engineers with roughly 3 years experience. It’ll be a year contract and/or 3 months extension. Just perfect for someone who wants a little bit of this and that.
Personally, I’m tempted. But it comes with a HEAVY price, stall my passion.
To weigh this, let’s do some reality check. (more…)
Last Friday I went to Great Eastern Mall to buy an industrial grade drill, a Bosch to be precise.
I walked up to a sales boy and asked the models they carry. I am aware that these drills are not cheap, RM400 and above. And Black & Decker just doesn’t cut it to hang mom’s heavy vintage framed mirror.
NoktahHitam: I want one of these. What’s included? Sales Boy: Oh this one? This one cost RM 459.
Err, I asked what’s in the box. Not the price. So I revisited the question.
Sales Boy: This one is 550 watt.
He’s not answering the question!
NoktahHitam: Look, I just want to know what’s inside the box. Sales Boy: You get the machine, the handle and the plug.
Duh! If I’m paying for a drill, I should get a drill. What kind of sorry ass answer is that. I gave him a grumpy look and tilted my head to the side.
Sales Boy: Oh sir, one more thing included. NoktahHitam: Which is? Sales Boy: The instruction manual.
For a second, I thought of landing a punch on his wide forehead. On second thought, I’ll use nails instead and avoid breaking my index finger.
ps: DIY’ed my own charger and used the Black & Decker instead.
pss: The next time you want to buy a power tool, make sure it’s wired, not chargables one.
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