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Thursday, April 23, 2020

The Minor Resurrection - Dr 'Umar S. al-Ashqar





The author has written a number of good books (Islamic Creed Series Vol 1-8). This book delves on the minor and major signs of the Hour. As with the other books in this series, the language is plain and palatable to the lay-person. Gives a good insight and understanding in one of the major creed in Islam. Definitely recommended.

Points to learn:
  • we are mortals in a temporary world
Jan      12 books
Feb       4 books
March   8 books




Rating : ✮✮✮✮
Books tally : 28/100
Countdown : 252 days left




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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Baromkeh Matamu di Mataku - Ummu Hani Abu Hassan






Satu coretan kisah suka duka pelajar Malaysia di perantauan, khususnya Syria. Pembaca diberi sekilas gambaran kehidupan di bumi para anbiya'. Penulis sedikit sebanyak mampu membawakan aura dan suasana masyarakat di sana. Disulam dengan pergolakan dan perjuangan para pelajar di negara asing. Namun keterasingan itu dijambatani satu keyakinan yang dikongsisama dua bangsa yang sangat berbeda budaya. 

Points to learn:
  • hidup perlu diteruskan dengan meletakkan keyakinan penuh kepada Allah kerana kita boleh merancang tetapi perancangan Allah yang terbaik buat kita
Rating:✮✮✮
Books tally: 27/100
Countdown: 254 days left

Jan      12 books
Feb       4 books
March   8 books


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Locked Down 100 things to do - Dr Timothy Sng

Smashwords – About Dr.Timothy Sng, author of 'My HOLY GHOST ...



Definitely a book to read at this juncture! What's more when you have all the time? 

It's actually an eBook. Happened to read about it in the Star daily. Lost no time and read it! You can actually finish "cover-to-cover" in 1-2 days. Written by a medical doctor giving 100 ways for you to spend the lock down period (or partial lock down for the matter) in a fruitful manner. Noted a number of good pointers. Everyone may have some beneficial take-home points, I'm sure. Read it!

Points to learn:
  • it would be a GREAT waste to have weathered the "storm" and emerging with NOTHING!
Rating: ✮✮
Books tally: 26/100
Countdown: 257 days left



Jan      12 books
Feb       4 books
March   8 books


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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Di Bawah Kerdip Lampu Di Atas Pentas Itu






 Satu lagi himpunan cerpen, puisi dan rencana sastera Hadiah Sastera Kumpulan Utusan 2004. Apa yang menarik adalah salah satu penulisan ada berkait dengan situasi dunia sekarang yang dilanda virus Covid-19. Cerpen bertajuk Pertentangan tulisan Lee Keok Chih berkait dengan sejenis bahan kimia (bukan virus) hasil dari rekayasa manusia menyebabkan wabak. Bermula dari satu pekan kecil lantas merebak seperti api ke seluruh dunia. Ada beberapa buku juga dikaitkan dengan pandemik Covid-19. Antara lain yang viral dalam sosial media baru2 ini adalah "The Eyes of Darkness" oleh Dean Koontz.

Points to learn:
  • hidup ini rapuh (..walaupun manusia seringkali menafikannya)
Rating: ✮✮✮
Books tally: 25/100
Countdown: 265 days left


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