NaxeruL's Journal

Bukan Sekali

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:57:00 +0000

Iya, bukan sekali cadangan itu diutarakan. Mungkin belum tiba masanya lagi. Benar dia seorang gadis yang amat menyenangkan hati. Berperibadi agak kelam kabut tetapi itulah keistimewaannya. Sejak pertama kali mengenalinya, sudah terserlah kenaifan dirinya. Setelah diselidik, ternyata hatinya masih belum dimiliki dan kerana itu, rakan mula galak mengaturkan jodoh. Haha! Semakin ramai yang ingin menjadi match maker. Enam tahun telah berlalu dan my heart is pounding again.

Andai...

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:10:00 +0000

Andai diberi pilihan, ingin saja membawa diri ke Bintulu. Biarpun jauh dari kampung halaman, tetapi mungkin lebih menenangkan. Itu satu kemungkinan yang belum pasti. Melarikan diri dari masalah bukanlah sifat yang terpuji. Mendengarkan kisah rakan sepejabat, ada kemungkinan nasib yang sama akan dihadapi hujung tahun ini. Dan itu satu lagi kemungkinan yang belum pasti.

"Nazrul, kadang-kadang aku rasa kenapa hidup kita ni macam serba tak kena, mungkin sebab kita tidak menjaga hubungan dengan Allah SWT."

"Haha. Itu bukan satu kemungkinan tetapi fakta. Ni, dah lewat baru kita nak turun gi solat. Hish..."

Fakta. Benar. Sahih.

Semakin lama terasa semakin jauh.

Semakin lama terasa semakin tenat.

Semakin lama terasa semakin sibuk.

Kalau dulu, telinga mudah menangkap laungan azan tetapi sekarang seolah-oleh telah ditulikan. Mungkin kerana sering sahaja tidak menyahut penggilan solat berjemaah. Asyik bertangguh-tangguh. Akhirnya terburu-buru mengejar waktu. Lalu segalanya serba kekurangan. Hubungan yang termateri sebelum ini, mulai renggang. Maka, keberkatan masa mula hilang daripada kehidupan. Ustaz pernah berpesan, kita sering mengatakan kita sibuk, tidak sempat dan sebagainya namun sebenarnya setiap orang diberikan 24 jam sehari. Yang berbeza adalah keberkatan.

Sibuk. Sibuk. Sibuk.

Tetapi di dalam setiap cabaran ada hikmahnya. Hati kini mula meronta mengharapkan rahmat daripada-Nya. Mungkin sengaja diberikan cabaran ini, agar kembali mengingati-Nya dan bukannya kesenangan yang bernama istiraj (betul tak istilah ni?). Rahmat Allah mengatasi segalanya dan semoga hati tidak pernah mati untuk menyedarinya.

Kucing

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:27:00 +0000

Jumlah kucing kat rumah makin bertambah. Bermula dengan seekor, kemudian bertambah menjadi tujuh ekor dan sekarang Tina beranak lagi awal February lepas. Tambah lagi empat ekor & abah dah cop nak bela anak Tina seekor - PJ (Puteh Junior). So, jom kenal dulu 5 ekor anak Tina yang sudahpun berusia 7 bulan.

Gary - Nama inspired by Kang Gary from Running Man. Si jantan. Karekter, agak blur & fobia dengan ketinggian. Kalau nampak binatang merayap or terbang, mesti mengiaw dulu. As if binatang tu akan serah diri kalau dengar teriakkan dia. Tapi selalu bawa balik "hadiah" dalam rumah.

Jimmy - At first ingatkan jantan tapi bila dah besar, betina rupanya. So, malas nak tukar nama dah. Kadang-kadang dipanggil Karpet sebab bulu lembut & tebal. Kadang-kadang dituduh anasir illuminati sebab ada segitiga kat hidung. Paling senang jatuh sakit and paling manja.

Haha - Paling kecik & pelik antara semua. Suka buat hal sendiri & kitorg selalu ugut nak buang kat jetty. Kasi Burma makan. Hehe. Btw, inipun betina gak.

Yeyeh - copycat Tina, dari segi perangai. Tiru semua perangai buruk Tina. Si jantan yang sampai sekarang still curi-curi menyusu bila Tina tengah menjamu selera.

Moki - kucing mak & boleh lepak dalam rumah tanpa sebarang masalah. Jarang kena marah sebab paling cantik. Bulu panjang, tebal & lembut. Tempat tidur mesti kena empuk. Pagi-pagi sibuk nak solat subuh sekali. Hahaha. Paling tak takut air & enjoy time kasi mandi. So, ugutan nak kasi air kalau buat perangai memang x berkesan. Betina gak.

Lagi empat ekor? Malas nak kasi nama sebab takut tersayang pulak nnt. Mak dah sound awal2 taknak bela yang baru ini. So tengok camna Abah nak convince Mak to keep lil PJ.

First 5 months tu agak challenging sebab nak train diorg supaya tak membuat "onar" di dalam rumah. Plus, tahun ini ada banyak plan. Takde orang nak jaga nanti.

Gary, Jimmy, Haha, Yeyeh (yang sedang menjilat) & Moki (tgh tido)

Positive Mindset

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:55:00 +0000

Most employees loathe negative feedback. Being told that you’ve failed to meet expectations or that you’ve done something wrong at work can be a serious blow to the ego–especially if you’re used to the boss singing your praises. But criticism is an inevitable part of life in the office and you shouldn’t try to avoid it. Why? Because, as it turns out, it could be your key to success.

Here are 8 tips for turning negative feedback into something positive:

Own it and hone it. Accept the feedback and make any necessary changes. “Make a list of the action items that were delivered by the boss,” Nicolai says. “Jot down in a column the solution for each negative piece of feedback. This is your planning guide. Plan your work and work your plan.” Throughout the process you should be able to sharpen your skills, gain more knowledge, and become an overall better employee.
Assume good intentions. Don’t automatically jump to the conclusion that the person criticizing you is “out to get you,” Kjerulf says. “Also remember that they’re criticizing your work, not you as a person. Never take negative feedback about your work as a criticism of you as a person.” Once you’re able to do this, it should be much easier to make positive changes.
Use negative feedback as a chance to clarify expectations and goals around your position. “Be proactive about understanding your role,” Thorman says. Maybe you didn’t completely understand what was expected of you before. Now you do, and can make improvements accordingly.
Treat negative feedback as an opportunity to bond with your manager, Thorman says. “Their job is to help you develop, while yours is to bring results. This is a prime opportunity to deepen your relationship.” Schedule regular meetings to discuss your progress and goals; and try to get to know your boss and understand what he or she values most in an employee.
Use this as an opportunity to find a mentor or strengthen your relationships with co-workers. If you’re in a situation where you need help or support—this is a great time to build those relationships.
Think of this as a time for self-reflection. Maybe your boss only mentioned one negative thing—but chances are, you’re not otherwise perfect. Use this opportunity to think about all the ways in which you can improve your behavior and attitude.
This is your chance to show that you’re open to change and capable of growth. Negative feedback is a great opportunity to show your employer that you’re mature, cooperative, and able to make necessary changes. Ask questions, but try not to question your manager’s judgment; and show how willing you are to fix any problems.
Remember that all constructive feedback (even negative feedback) is a sign of interest and a sign that people want to help you do better, Kjerulf says. “It would be far worse for people to notice you doing bad work, and not say a word.” If you’re successful in accepting the feedback and recognizing what it’s worth, you’ll be a much better employee.

You may read the full article from Forbes website.

50 sen...

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:46:00 +0000

Itu adalah harga yang tidak mampu dibayar oleh seorang jurutera ketika berurusan dengan sebuah klinik kerajaan. Jurutera tersebut perlu menjalani ujian HIV kerana bakal mendirikan rumah tangga dan melenting kepada petugas klinik apabila perlu membayar RM 1.

"Aik, kena bayar RM1? Kenapa saya perlu bayar RM1 ni? Awak tahu tak syarikat saya dah sumbangkan banyak kepada kerajaan dan sekarang ni saya perlu bayar lagi?"

"Tapi encik, ini prosedur biasa. Hanya RM1 sebagai caj perkhidmatan dan pihak kami perlu keluarkan resit."

Si jurutera terus membebel & meluahkan rasa tidak puas hatinya.

"Sudah, saya ada not RM50." sambil meletakkan duit RM50 di atas kaunter.

"Syiling pun takde ker encik?"

"Xde. kalau nak, 50 sen adalah."

"Takpe lah. Saya akan cukupkan jumlahnya nanti dengan duit saya. Encik perlu bayar 50 sen jer."

"OK"

Petugas mengambil 50 sen daripada purse dan keluarkan resit untuk jurutera tersebut.

Bila Bihah share this true story yesterday, at first rasa marah but after a while, I think maybe should not focus on the negative things only. I should take a lesson from that poor girl. Her monthly income is below RM1K or perhaps RM500 only since she does not has any qualification but I really adore her patience. Hopefully 50 sen tu menjadi saham akhirat terbesarnya dan dimurahkan rezeki yang melimpah ruah. For the engineer, maybe he got something in his mind and accidentally being rude to that girl. Shift malam kut. That's why singgit pun berkira.

Faith & Happiness

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:49:00 +0000

When a human heart is full of faith, it sees a totally different world, where God's grace imparts reassurance and genuine happiness.

Every action a human being does or omits to do, indeed every breath a human being takes, is subject to God's will. What this means in practice is that every person should think and plan as they wish, but they must always remember to rely on God's help and guidance. They should realize that they only have the faculties of thinking and deliberation God has given them. This should not lead to laziness or disinterestedness. On the contrary, it should give us more strength, confidence, reassurance and resolve. Should events reveal that God's will has moved in a direction different to what we planned, we should accept this with contentedness and reassurance. We submit to God's will, because it is beyond our knowledge until God makes it known.

Abdullah

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:33:00 +0000

Alhamdulillah, akhirnya buku terbaru nukilan Ustaz Hasrizal Abdul Jamil berjaya dikhatamkan. Terasa agak lambat untuk menghabiskan pembacaan kali ini. Bukan kerana isinya yang bosan atau lesu tetapi kekangan masa yang membantutkan momentum pembacaan. Sekali lagi Ustaz Hasrizal berjaya membawa para pembaca menyelami isi hatinya dan membuatkan hati tertawan untuk berhijrah ke Ireland. Ewah! Di Hamparan Shamrock Ku Seru Nama-Mu, pelengkap kembara Rindu Pada Pohon Tin dan juga Secangkir Teh Pengubat Letih. Semakin jauh mennyusuri kehidupannya, semakin terasa di hati betapa sayangnya Allah SWT kepadanya. Betapa dekatnya beliau dengan rahmat Allah SWT. Liku-liku kehidupannya membentuk peribadinya, pemikirannya dan penulisannya. Akhirnya, berjaya memberikan teladan yang baik kepada diri yang sering lalai ini. Banyak pesanan yang dititipkan di dalam naskah terbaru beliau kali ini. Terpulang kepada kita untuk mencarinya dan mengamalkannya.

Rejab, Syaaban dan akhirnya Ramadhan pun tiba. Nampaknya semua perancangan untuk meraikan Ramadhan tahun ini seperti tidak dimulakan lagi. Asyik menangguhkannya dari hari ke hari yang lain. Seolah-olah yakin yang esok masih ada. Masa semakin suntuk dan amalan masih lagi kurang dan masih belum sempurna. Masih belum menjadi Abdullah sejati. Terkesan dengan kuthbah Jumaat semalam. Terkesan dengan naskhah terbaru Ustaz Hasrizal. Perlu meraih kembali ketenangan yang pernah dirasai sebelum ini. Baiki kembali cermin iman yang tercalar supaya segala impian tercapai.

Bumi Kenyalang

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:21:00 +0000

When you take charge of the direction of your life and make things happen, you're using your brain's higher functions of planning and self-regulation to turn your dreams into reality - hrmm... at least that's what people keep telling me. You must always become a driver of your own life and then you're considers a total brainiac.

Just a week after casted my vote, now I've a second thought about Bumi Kenyalang and starts asking myself, what if the reason why I want to be there, is because lately I found myself feeling ineffective and losing faith in my ability to achieve the desired goals which lead to frustration, procrastination and low self-esteem. You're getting your paycheck without fails every month but you don't contribute much to my customers or organization. Therefore, I thought maybe I need to be somewhere else. Let's give myself a change to re-learn everything, regain my confidence/motivational level and hopefully by doing so, I'll be completing one of my wish lists.

Even part of myself doesn't feel ready to face the changes now, but both consciously and subconsciously, I believe that I need to advance my life and make circumstances better for others. I must take full responsibility for this decision and just pray that I could live with the consequences. Amin.

Debaran

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:57:00 +0000

Ketika ini, lelaki yang berstatus bujang mula mencuri perhatian di pejabat. Hati berdebar-debar menanti keputusan pihak pengurusan. Ada kemungkinan berlaku rombakan kakitangan ala parlimen dan semestinya rasa resah mula bersarang di hati. Walaupun ada perancangan untuk berhijrah tetapi tidak dalam masa terdekat ini dan hanya mengimpikan agar diterima untuk menyertai pasukan di selatan tanah air. Berhijrah ke seberang laut? Timbul juga keinginan untuk segera berkahwin supaya tidak perlu berhijrah tetapi adalah amat tidak cool jika berkahwin hanya semata-mata kerana ini. Masih terlalu awal untuk memperkatakan tentang perkara ini. Namun jika terbukti benar berita yang tersebar saat ini, mungkin agak ralat untuk meninggalkan kariah ini. Insya Allah, hanya berdoa yang terbaik. Perlu bersedia mental dan fizikal bagi menghadapi sebarang kemungkinan.

Alhamdulillah, urusan kerja semakin teratur setelah menyedari kesilapan yang telah dilakukan. Secara perlahan-lahan, hari demi hari, saat demi saat memperbaiki kekurangan diri. Perlu berusaha lebih kuat untuk mendapatkan keberkatan masa. Biarkan dahulu isu rombakan kakitangan tersebut dan hanya perlu fokus dalam menjalankan tanggungjawab sebagai seorang pekerja. Masih ada banyak janji yang perlu diselesaikan dengan pihak clients.

An Intervention

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:34:00 +0000

Woha! Two months without any entry? Perhaps, I should shutdown this blog or make it private until I've regain the desire to write again. Been busy with office matters. Already drafted few entries but unable to finish it. Those entries, pending to be deleted.

Some organizations will excite you like they'll stimulate your success and growth. Maybe that's the reason why I never complain about my current job. So far, I'm happy with my job and everything looks manageable. However, should learn how to NOT procrastinate my daily tasks since I'm no longer able to go back home as I'm pleased. If I've to work long hours, that's me being inefficient towards my job. Besides, just been entrusted to carry out another additional tasks for this one big project, now, I wish I can walk more faster, multitasks even more and to clone myself so that I've another ten of ME! Must think of something to manage this workloads! Otherwise my life will be at stake. OK, my personal life. How do you expect me to find my future wife if I keep living my life like this? I need an intervention!

Ingat nak gi office harini tapi since this morning dok lepak kat rumah. Esok je la pergi.

Smartphone

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:03:00 +0000

After one month using Nokia 1280 as my new buddy, I'm yet to find a replacement for my iPhone 3GS. Purchasing a brand new phone is always a thrilling experience. It used to be easy before but with various selection of smartphones we have today, sometimes I think its better to just stick with my Nokia 1280. So far, I can live without smartphone except when I'm traveling. Just reviewed my schedule for 2012 and I'll be out of office almost every month.

The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. After purchased a lot of apps, the idea of opting to another brand seems ridiculous. Besides, Apple gonna release its OS X Mountain Lion which will work just fine with my Macbook Air. Thus, iPhone 4S will be a great companion. That's the reason why I've to drop Samsung, HTC & Motorola from the lists. Tried to purchase the phone with Celcom under special package but my application to change the carrier has been rejected by Maxis. Perhaps, I'm one of their important clients. Hehe! Hopefully, I could stay loyal with Nokia 1280 for another one month before my first TA starts.

Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:17:00 +0000

Source: Al-Haadi Newsletter

Your teenage son attends school. You pay his fees, buy his uniform, provide him with his text books and stationery, arrange for his transport and give him whatever else is necessary for his education. However your son is not truly dedicated to studying. His main purpose of attending school is to enjoy the few exciting excursions arranged by the school each year. Hence in his school life he “lives” from one excursion to the next. This is what motivates him. It is his objective. He eagerly awaits the excursion and plans for the next excursion before the first is over. If the excursion is cancelled for any reason, he is dejected and depressed.

Like any sensible father, you are very disappointed. Your son should have been dedicated to his studies. The excursions are secondary and “by the way.” If no excursion was undertaken, it is not a serious issue. Studying diligently and obtaining a good pass should have been the main concern. You feel your son has “let you down.”

We are also in the “school” of this world to “study” – to learn to recognize our Creator, become His true servants and gain His pleasure. This is our main focus of life. This is our motivation, objective and wherein we experience real pleasure. Everything else is secondary. Thus the “excursions” – the occasional little breaks to freshen the mind – are entirely secondary. They should not be given primary importance or become the driving factor in our lives.

TAKE A BREAK

Unfortunately with the Western culture eroding into our way of life, the “excursions” — the elaborate holidays — have become an aspect of primary focus. Generally people no more take a holiday to “take a break.” Instead the holiday has become the objective. Many people need to take a break after the holiday. Nevertheless, much time is spent planning one’s holidays. Budgets are allocated for it. While on holiday “where we will spend the next holiday” is discussed. Thus we generally live from holiday to holiday. Every effort is made to ensure that the next holiday is more fun-filled and exciting than the previous one. If the holiday does not materialize, the person is dejected. Alas, this is not the life that a true Mu’min leads.

Making holidays a high priority in life and generally chasing fun and entertainment are in fact the ideals of a “religion” termed “hedonism.” In Philosophy, hedonism is defined as “the doctrine that pleasure is the sole or chief good in life and that the pursuit of it is the ideal aim of conduct (Encarta Encyclopedia).” In simple terms a hedonist is one who worships his desires and makes chasing fun his object in life. This is exactly what Allah Ta’ala has denounced in the Qur’an in the words: “Have you seen the one who takes his desires as his deity and (as a result) Allah caused him to deviate despite knowledge (45:23).” Indeed no Mu’min will claim to be a hedonist in belief. Yet in practice by and large we follow in the footsteps of the hedonistic West. The cornerstones of Western society are “make money” and “have fun.” Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has taught the very opposite – the crux of which is that do not chase the world but spend your life in striving for the comforts, luxuries, fun and pleasure of Jannah.

TRUE PLEASURE

Apparently it would seem that the one who follows the teachings of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and spends his life striving for the Hereafter would have no pleasure in this world. There is nothing further from the truth. In fact only those who dedicate themselves to Allah Ta’ala taste true pleasure. Hazrath Ebrahim bin Adham (R.A.) used to say: “By Allah we experience such pleasure in worship that, if the kings had known about it, they would have tried to snatch it with their swords.” It is for this very reason that they have no need to chase the artificial and superficial fun of material things, nor do they get depressed due to not having some petty material pleasures. On the contrary, the fun worshippers not only get depressed but also become suicidal. It is part of their belief that “avoidance of pain should be the main concern … and suicide is by far the most efficacious way of avoiding pain (Encarta Encyclopedia).” Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raajioon! Allah forbid!

Just as no Muslim will claim to be a hedonist in belief, likewise he will never believe in suicide being a way of avoiding pain. A Mu’min certainly believes in life after death and knows that there is unimaginable pain and suffering for one who commits suicide. Yet, due to imitating the hedonistic lifestyle and to some degree making worldly pleasure the purpose of life, some Muslims also become depressed and even suicidal when their desired worldly pleasure is not acquired.

Indeed, Islam has given leeway for a person to occasionally “take a break” from ones normal schedule of work. The object is to take some rest and refresh the mind so that one could return to one’s primary objective (Deen) with renewed enthusiasm and vigour. Hence in taking some rest one will never compromise one’s Deen. Compromising one’s objective for some trivial fleeting pleasure will be like a person who for the pleasure of some warmth makes a bonfire with all the money that he has earned. This would be very tragic indeed.

DO NOT DEGRADE...

In order to ensure that one’s “break” does not break the back of one’s Deen or break the morality and Imaan of one’s family, the following are some guidelines which should be adhered to:

Refrain from all venues of fitna. Even being in the vicinity of the popular public beaches, parks, “shoppertainment” centres and other such venues where hoards of naked people wearing scraps of clothing prance around, is extremely detrimental to one’s Imaan.
The same applies to beachfront hotels, holiday resorts and the like. Exposing oneself and one’s family to all the nudity, music and other fitnas at these venues seriously damages every ones hayaa (shame and modesty) though one may not actively be a part of the fitnas taking place.
Do not degrade the Islamic garb (the beard, kurta / cloak, niqaab) by attending any such venues where drinking, nudity and other haraam activities take place. These are places which should not be attended by any Muslim, let alone a Muslim who is conscious enough to adopt the Islamic garb.
Remember that you are only taking a break from your normal daily schedule, not from Deen. Therefore, Salaah, recitation of the Qur’an, zikr and other Deeni activities should not stop. Instead it should increase since one is free from many other daily chores.

Any place where immorality abounds attracts the wrath of Allah Ta’ala. This is clearly mentioned in the Ahadith. Incidents such as tsunamis, earthquakes and other similar catastrophes in the recent past were a clear manifestation of the ahadith. A common factor was the prevalence of much immorality in the affected areas. When the punishment of Allah Ta’ala descends, the innocent are also affected with the guilty, though in the Hereafter they will be separated from the criminals. Thus places where the naked hordes roam around – on the beachfront, resorts and other similar places – must be strictly avoided.

Always bear in mind that true pleasure only lies in obedience to Allah Ta’ala. In disobedience lies torment and agony – even though one may be in the lap of luxury on the most “exotic holiday.” May Allah Ta’ala grant us the taste and true pleasure of Deen in this world and grant us the eternal holiday of Jannah. Aameen.

Bercinta Sampai Ke Syurga

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:55:00 +0000

Sambil menanti mekanik menukar drive shaft kereta, halaman buku Bercinta Sampai Ke Syurga diselak satu per satu. Tanpa disedari, ada beberapa ketika terasa air mata bergenang. Kata-katanya ringkas tetapi menusuk kalbu. Sekali lagi Ustaz Hasrizal berjaya memecahkan tembok kebal yang berdiri teguh di ruang kalbu. Walaupun topiknya banyak berkisar tentang hal ehwal perkahwinan namun tetap relevan untuk direnung sebagai sempadan kehidupan seharian. Lelaki dan keluarga ibarat seperti Imam dan makmumnya. Masing-masing berperanan untuk memimpin ahli keluarga atau makmumnya menyusuri jalan takwa.

"Wahai Tuhan kami, jadikanlah kami beroleh daripada isteri-isteri serta zuriat keturunan kami, perkara-perkara yang menjadi penyejuk mata serta jadikanlah kami sebagai imam bagi orang-orang yang bertakwa"

Doa yang sering dipanjangkan tiapkali siap mengerjakan solat tetapi jarang-jarang sekali memberi perhatian kepada bahagian doa yang terakhir - imam bagi orang-orang yang bertakwa. Benar kata Ustaz Hasrizal, pohonlah kepada Allah agar kita menjadi insan yang bertakwa kerana jika ingin isteri dan anak menjadi golongan muttaqin, maka diri sendiri perlu dibentuk menjadi insan yang bertakwa. After this, nak baca buku yang ketiga pula.

Apa Khabar Iman-mu?

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:51:00 +0000

Assalamualaikum, apa khabar imanmu pada hari ni? Akhirnya setelah beberapa hari tidak berkesempatan untuk bersantai-santai di bilik, novel Tunjuk Langit Cinta akhirnya berjaya dikhatamkan. Barangkali novel ini tidak begitu mudah untuk diminati oleh para pembaca novel memandangkan kisahnya tidak sekuat gelombang Ombak Rindu. Tatkala membelek novel ini di Popular, sebab utama kenapa novel ini dibeli adalah kerana komentar yang diberikan oleh Dato' A Samad Said, sasterawan negara kita. Coretan hidup Seri Hanum mungkin tidak sederita watak Izzah ataupun seindah Anna di dalam Ketika Cinta Bertasbih, namun sedikit sebanyak menginsafkan para pembacanya. Tunjuk Langit Cinta mengisahkan kecelaruan seorang mahasiswi yang hanyut di dalam gelombang nikmat palsu cinta nafsu dan bertembung dengan takdir pahit limpahan kasih sayang serta keadilan Ilahi. Siapa sangka, tika bah melanda, itu sebenarnya limpahan rahmat di sebaliknya. Cinta jika tidak diawasi kegilaannya mampu membuatkan manusia hilang akal kerananya. Hidayah Allah ada di mana-mana sahaja dan hanya terpulang kepada kita untuk meraihnya. Pabila kemanisan iman muka dikecapi, bahagia menguntum di jiwa. Hati yang resah seringkali diselubungi oleh noda-noda dosa yang menghitamkan lubuk hati. Paling menyedihkan bila tiada lagi rasa bersalah di hati tatkala melakukan kemungkaran. Akibatnya, sedikit demi sedikit sinar iman mula pudar. Teringat kata-kata Ustaz Abu Anas, "Usah dikira yang mana satu dosa besar ataupun dosa kecil, tetapi yang paling utama, dengan SIAPA kita melakukan kesalahan itu? Bukankah dengan Allah SWT?" Benar seringkali mudah untuk tewas dengan bisikan syaitan dan asakan nafsu. Mungkin solat masih belum sempurna sehingga tidak mampu mencegah diri daripada melakukan kemungkaran. Semangat mujahadah masih belum kuat dan suka bertangguh bila ingin melakukan kebaikan.

Selagi nyawa dikandung badan, selagi itu pintu taubat masih terbuka. Perbaikilah amalanmu dan raihlah cinta Allah pasti hatimu tenang.

Tunjuk Langit Cinta

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:26:00 +0000

Tadi ada mengarang review tentang buku ini tetapi hilang secara tiba-tiba. Upload gambar rasanya dulu buat masa sekarang.

Antara Azam Dan Muhasabah

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:14:00 +0000

Tinggal beberapa jam lagi, maka berlabuhlah tirai jendela 2011. Namun apakah yang bakal menanti kita pada hari esok? Akan kembalikah kita kepada rutin harian biasa atau berlaku anjakan paradigma kepada corak kehidupan kita? Antara butiran khutbah pada solat Jumaat yang lepas adalah gesaan untuk bermuhasabah atas segala perkara yang berlaku sepanjang tahun 2011. Bukan azam yang perlu disibukkan tetapi digalakkan untuk kembali menyoroti lembaran kisah 2011 agar dapat melakukan sesuatu demi kebaikan diri sendiri. Azam tanpa usaha adalah ibarat angan-angan si Mat Jenin yang akhirnya jatuh dari pokok kelapa. Malah dengan bantuan Facebook Timeline, sememangnya muhasabah diri tidak lagi mustahil. Semak kembali status yang dikongsi bersama dengan teman-teman. Kadang-kala, apa yang dikongsikan itu mencerminkan keperibadian kita. Teringat saat ketika berpeluang menghadiri kuliah bersama Muhammad Rashidi Abdullah, bagaimana seorang yang baru 9 tahun bergelar Muslim namun telah berjaya mengislamkan 13 individu termasuk sekeluarga sepanjang berdakwah melalui internet, buku kisah perjalanan hidupnya dan medium lain. Hati terdetik rasa cemburu tetapi masih jauh perjalanan yang perlu ditempuh oleh diri ini. Sekurang-kurangnya perlu terus bermujahadah agar terus berkelana di jalan yang diredai oleh-Nya. Jangan tergelincir ke gaung-gaung durjana. Insya Allah, doakanlah diri ini agar terus beristiqamah dengan apa yang sedang dikerjakan kini dan sentiasa memperbaiki kelemahan diri sendiri.

Repost : Calon Isteri

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 09:10:00 +0000

Benarlah kata hukama, kita hanya mampu merancang namun Allah jua yang menentu segalanya. Walaupun pada asalnya, Affiq bukanlah calon pertama yang akan menamatkan status bujang di bumi Kerteh ini namun takdir mengatasi segalanya. Alhamdulillah, Affiq bertemu jodoh pada tahun 2011. Ada yang bertanya, kenapa beremosi secara berlebih-lebihan ketika menerima khabar gembira pertunangan Affiq? Mungkin kerana terharu. Terharu kerana masih ada lagi pasangan yang masih meletakkan agama sebagai dasar dalam sesuatu perhubungan. Ingatkan hanya golongan ustaz dan ustazah sahaja yang akan mengalami perhubungan seumpama ini.

"Seriously Affiq, bila saya tengok cara korang bercouple, saya jadi jeles. Tidak pernah keluar berdua dan kalau berjumpa pun mesti bertemankan mahram. Tak macam kebiasaan orang yang tengah hangat bercinta. Malu-malu jer. Awal perhubungan lagi sudah terjaga. Segala-galanya dipermudahkan. Insya Allah, perkahwinan yang penuh dengan keberkatan. Bertambah-tambahlah peluang untuk mengutip pahala."

Semestinya perkara tersebut sukar dilaksanakan jika tiada kesefahaman antara kedua-dua pihak. Tidak perlu bercinta lama-lama atas alasan hendak mengenali hati budi masing-masing. Jikalau sudah bersedia, terus masuk meminang. Orang lain semua sudah menimang anak yang pertama dan berkira-kira hendak menambah yang kedua tetapi yang membujang, terus tegar mempertahankan hati agar tidak dicuri oleh mana-mana gadis. Hehe! Hati menyedari betapa ruginya hidup membujang. Terlalu banyak kelebihan orang yang berkahwin. Pahala boleh dijana setiap saat dan setiap musibah yang menimpa ahli keluarga pula merupakan kifarah bagi meringankan beban dosa. Mungkin masih belum jodoh rasanya.

Seringkali mengimpikan agar dikurniakan hubungan sebegitu rupa. Bercinta ala-ala kadar ketika masih belum mempunyai ikatan tetapi all-out bila sudah bergelar suami isteri. Tetapi jika kriteria calon isteri pun sudah tidak tercapai oleh akalmu : wajahnya semulus dan secantik Fazura, skil memasak dan lemah lembut seperti Osen, berperibadi mulia persis Anna Althafunnissa dan bersemangat juang seperti Anisa, Perempuan Berkalong Sorban, akan bertemukah jodoh jikalau begini kriteria yang diletakkan atau perlukah aku melihat cermin semula? Alamak! Macam dengar suara Siti nyanyi lagu Cindai jer. Apa? Cerminku retakkkkk seribuuuuuu. Hehe! Sekiranya kesemua kriteria di atas telah dipenuhi, masih ada satu lagi kriteria yang perlu dilepasi. Kriteria yang menjadi penentu buat segala-galanya. Ewah! Tapi mungkin bila hati telah dibutakan dengan nafsu, kriteria itupun hilang entah ke mana. Hehe. Harap-harap tak la.

"Narul, hang tahu tak? Semalam aku mimpi hang kahwin dengan Fasha Sandha!"
"Ala, taknak Fasha Sandha. Nak Fazura. Hehe!"

Selepas lima bulan entri di atas ini ditulis, esok bertambah lagi setahun tingkatan umur dan Alhamdulillah, semakin jelas dengan apa yang dicari. Emak di kampung sudah acapkali bertanyakan soal kahwin. Setakat hari ini, hanya mampu tersenyum dan menyuruhnya agar terus menunggu. Masih belum bertemu dengan calon yang mampu membuatkan emak berasa aman hatinya. Dan hati ini merasa tenang. Mungkin emak risau kerana anak sulungnya semakin menginjak dewasa... hrmm, ker terlajak sebenarnya? Haha! Rasanya belum lagi.

Semoga 2012 membuka lembaran baru dalam diari kehidupan ini.

Pursuit

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:17:00 +0000

As mentioned by Mike Myatt, one of the most often overlooked aspects of leadership is the need for pursuit and I think I'm kind of losing it right now. For the past few weeks I've been wavering about my future. Perhaps, routine jobs easily bores me. Even though I have keep myself busy with system migration activities, emergency shutdown or turnaround project, it's not enough to ignite my passion. Great people are never satisfied with traditional practice, static thinking, conventional wisdom, or common performance. In fact, you are simply uncomfortable with anything that embraces the status quo. What you pursue will determine the paths you travel, the people you associate with, the character you develop, and ultimately, what you do or don’t achieve. For example, if you choose Heaven, then you will do only good deeds but if you choose to be in Hell, then you know very well what you have to do to achieve that. I always joked with Affiq that I want to be a president of this organization and change the work cultures we have right now but if I maintain with this kind of attitude towards my job, perhaps I should start with myself first. I've decided for year 2012, no target will be set. Even, if I've set the targets, I understand that it’s not just enough to pursue, but pursuit must be intentional, focused, consistent, aggressive, and unyielding. You must pursue the right things, for the right reasons, and at the right times. After all, all of us are khalifah and we need to develop this leadership quality : pursuit.

I keep asking myself, how is Affiq getting married will affect me? Hrmm, now I have found the answer, I don't have a buddy who can entertain me to discuss about economics, business, politics & etc after this on weekly basis anymore. Only once a month.

Mode : Wenggggg!

Facebook Timeline

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:51:00 +0000

This morning, I gave Facebook Timeline a try. Just to see how my profile will look like if I activate that feature. Btw, Facebook Timeline is a new look to your profile with which you can turn your profile into an history of all the years that you have spent on Facebook. So, for my case I start my journey with Facebook in year 2009 and nothing much happened during that period. Of course, my first impression was this new feature is pervasively creepy as I'm not really share everything in Facebook like others. I only allow an amount of approved personal info to be released to public and perhaps, that's the reason why my account a bit boring. Maybe that's why still not finding my Cinta Muka Buku. Hate that song but its stuck in my head! But the good thing about this feature, its give an opportunity to reflect on yourself by reviewing your activities for the past few years. Besides, it's no use having a good memory unless you have something good to remember. Again, someone told me that what is important is not how much we have, but how much barakah there is in what we do have. So maybe in this case, everything that we shared with others, the posted status should at least influence others to be a better person. Quite difficult as it's more easy to share your frustration in the hope that someone will say something that could helps us to cool down or see the problem in the different perspective. I'm not sure until when I'll keep my Facebook account but I'll make sure this blog never going down. Hehe!

Forbes : Fail To Keep Best Talent?

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:29:00 +0000

As read in Forbes.com

Whether it’s a high-profile tech company like Yahoo!, or a more established conglomerate like GE or Home Depot, large companies have a hard time keeping their best and brightest in house. Recently, GigaOM discussed the troubles at Yahoo! with a flat stock price, vested options for some of their best people, and the apparent free flow of VC dollars luring away some of their best people to do the start-up thing again.

Yet, Yahoo!, GE, Home Depot, and other large established companies have a tremendous advantage in retaining their top talent and don’t. I’ve seen the good and the bad things that large companies do in relation to talent management. Here’s my Top Ten list of what large companies do to lose their top talent:

1. Big Company Bureaucracy. This is probably the #1 reason we hear after the fact from disenchanted employees. However, it’s usually a reason that masks the real reason. No one likes rules that make no sense. But, when top talent is complaining along these lines, it’s usually a sign that they didn’t feel as if they had a say in these rules. They were simply told to follow along and get with the program. No voice in the process and really talented people say “check please.”

2. Failing to Find a Project for the Talent that Ignites Their Passion. Big companies have many moving parts — by definition. Therefore, they usually don’t have people going around to their best and brightest asking them if they’re enjoying their current projects or if they want to work on something new that they’re really interested in which would help the company. HR people are usually too busy keeping up with other things to get into this. The bosses are also usually tapped out on time and this becomes a “nice to have” rather than “must have” conversation. However, unless you see it as a “must have,” say adios to some of your best people. Top talent isn’t driven by money and power, but by the opportunity to be a part of something huge, that will change the world, and for which they are really passionate. Big companies usually never spend the time to figure this out with those people.

3. Poor Annual Performance Reviews. You would be amazed at how many companies do not do a very effective job at annual performance reviews. Or, if they have them, they are rushed through, with a form quickly filled out and sent off to HR, and back to real work. The impression this leaves with the employee is that my boss — and, therefore, the company — isn’t really interested in my long-term future here. If you’re talented enough, why stay? This one leads into #4….

4. No Discussion around Career Development. Here’s a secret for most bosses: most employees don’t know what they’ll be doing in 5 years. In our experience, about less than 5% of people could tell you if you asked. However, everyone wants to have a discussion with you about their future. Most bosses never engage with their employees about where they want to go in their careers — even the top talent. This represents a huge opportunity for you and your organization if you do bring it up. Our best clients have separate annual discussions with their employees — apart from their annual or bi-annual performance review meetings — to discuss succession planning or career development. If your best people know that you think there’s a path for them going forward, they’ll be more likely to hang around.

5. Shifting Whims/Strategic Priorities. I applaud companies trying to build an incubator or “brickhouse” around their talent, by giving them new exciting projects to work on. The challenge for most organizations is not setting up a strategic priority, like establishing an incubator, but sticking with it a year or two from now. Top talent hates to be “jerked around.” If you commit to a project that they will be heading up, you’ve got to give them enough opportunity to deliver what they’ve promised.

6. Lack of Accountability and/or telling them how to do their Jobs. Although you can’t “jerk around” top talent, it’s a mistake to treat top talent leading a project as “untouchable.” We’re not saying that you need to get into anyone’s business or telling them what to do. However, top talent demands accountability from others and doesn’t mind being held accountable for their projects. Therefore, have regular touch points with your best people as they work through their projects. They’ll appreciate your insights/observations/suggestions — as long as they don’t spillover into preaching.

7. Top Talent likes other Top Talent. What are the rest of the people around your top talent like? Many organizations keep some people on the payroll that rationally shouldn’t be there. You’ll get a litany of rationales explaining why when you ask. “It’s too hard to find a replacement for him/her….” “Now’s not the time….” However, doing exit interviews with the best people leaving big companies you often hear how they were turned off by some of their former “team mates.” If you want to keep your best people, make sure they’re surrounded by other great people.

8. The Missing Vision Thing. This might sound obvious, but is the future of your organization exciting? What strategy are you executing? What is the vision you want this talented person to fulfill? Did they have a say/input into this vision? If the answer is no, there’s work to do — and fast.

9. Lack of Open-Mindedness. The best people want to share their ideas and have them listened to. However, a lot of companies have a vision/strategy which they are trying to execute against — and, often find opposing voices to this strategy as an annoyance and a sign that someone’s not a “team player.” If all the best people are leaving and disagreeing with the strategy, you’re left with a bunch of “yes” people saying the same things to each other. You’ve got to be able to listen to others’ points of view — always incorporating the best parts of these new suggestions.

10. Who’s the Boss? If a few people have recently quit at your company who report to the same boss, it’s likely not a coincidence. We’ll often get asked to come in and “fix” someone who’s a great sales person, engineer, or is a founder, but who is driving everyone around them “nuts.” We can try, but unfortunately, executive coaching usually only works 33% of the time in these cases. You’re better off trying to find another spot for them in the organization — or, at the very least, not overseeing your high-potential talent that you want to keep.

It’s never a one-way street. Top talent has to assume some responsibility as much as the organization. However, with the scarcity of talent — which will only increase in the next 5 years — Smart Organizations are ones who get out in front of these ten things, rather than wait for their people to come to them, asking to implement this list.

Up In The Air

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:43:00 +0000

I must say that from all the crazy things I ever purchased, MacBook Air now at the top of the list. I'm not going to lie, I was nervous when first decided to spend a big chunk of my lunch money in favor of little gadget that light as Air. I did spend a lot of time going back and forth about whether I wanted an iPad or MacBook Air. Luckily, being away from office for quite some time helped me in making decision. Perhaps, this is the best investment I made this year and Air is an ultraportable that would come in very handy for me on my many recent travels. I even managed to remote my PC to access all the important documents and prepare the reports for my boss. Maybe if I opted for iPad, not sure I could fully utilize it for my works. It’s light, it’s snappy, it has a battery that lasts for hours and never looks outdated. Ok, at least for two or three years before Apple come out with another creative product.

Protect The Boss

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:26:00 +0000

If you are a Korean Drama freak, you may noticed that all dramas run under the same template of storyline. The hero normally is spoiled brat, childish, inflicted with a weird disease, bad temper, a heir and of course, is lonely or a total outcast. The heroin normally is struggling with a difficult life and always need to find a way to earn some money. Later, they will meet each other and after get conflicted with a few arguments, they will fall in love and live happily ever after. But still, you will find yourself strangely addicted to the Korean drama even though you try very hard to put a stop on it. I guess, perhaps because sometimes it's easily to get inspired with Korean dramas than local production. Besides, with current trend, all local production houses love to inject some Islamic inspired values in their dramas and sometimes you just make people become more confused and bored. OK, not being fair here. I admit, rarely watch local dramas. So, just ignore my comment on this.

Back to the main topic : Protect The Boss. After I watched the series, I keep questioning myself about my role as a powerless staff. Until to what extend you are willing to protect your boss? Does you boss really earn the respect from you or you just need to play along with it for the sake of your job? What do you expect from your staff when one day you join the top management? Or do you want to join other people who love to gossip about their bosses or try to follow the rules advised by Richard Templar? The rules a bit difficult to follow but doable. Haha, lately I keep mentioning this author in my entry. If you need a new reading material, I would suggest books from this author. You may find Islamic values in his books. After two days been in the office, finally able to regain my strength and immediately execute my plan. The workload never leave me alone but at least now I can do something about it and close everything before end of this year. Am I turning myself into workaholic? Nah, doubt that since I still got time for Korean dramas. Hehe! Work is fun, remember that.

Korean Wave

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:58:00 +0000

"Sir, are you Korean?"
"Eh, no. Of course not. I'm Malaysian."

Now I'm confused, do I look like a Korean? Still thinking about it.

aYes, for those who are still wondering, I've arrived to Kerteh just now and really excited to go to the office tomorrow. I've made an arrangement with my boss to make sure no more invitation to KL after this and should start to clear out my ageing PRs before end of this December. After attended teambuilding session, I've a clear vision about what the 2012 may brings to our organization and we must be ready to deliver the result. Of course, after had opportunity to meet great people during my stays in KL for the past two weeks, I've found new meaning in my life. At least now I able to figure out, for how long I'm going to stay in this organization and need to revise my career aspirations. As what Richard Templar said in his book, "You are a Rules' Player!".

Look Important

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:11:00 +0000

Little thing I know about being important is your appearance "talks". That's the reason why we must ensure it says positive things about us. Never leave home without feeling certain you look like the kind of person you want to be. Remember, DRESS RIGHT,YOU CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO! Sometimes you may use clothing as a tool to lift your spririt, build confidence. I do that once in a while to motivate and make myself feel good before go to work. It costs so litle to be neat. Try to look important because it helps you to think important, to command confidence, loyalty and admiration. Maybe some might says, why I should dress up to meet people? They have to accept me as what I am! Hrmm... Your appearance talks to you and it also talks to others. It helps determine what others think of you. It's like your clothing telling others a message, "Here is a person who has self respect. He's important. Treat him that way." Wish all my audiences also think the same thing as I am. This week will be my final week to give talks for the new system and by Sunday I'm back to Kerteh. But first, need to be mentally and physically prepared for teambuilding session on Friday. Hopefully, I've great fun there as currently I just keep thinking about my works in the office. I want my job back!

Vacation is over and will be back for good.

A gift from MOKUL

noreply@blogger.com (NaxeruL) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:56:00 +0000

If you're not enjoying yourself, what are you doing? You should always be able to find the entertainment value in your work otherwise, there is no point of you doing it, right? As for this week, after received another invitation to give a talk on the new system, I just knew that my life is never going to same again. No more routine job for me, just need to transform myself to be a frequent traveller. Of course I'm not complaining as it is pointless, unproductive and achieves nothing. But sometimes, when you travel a lot, nothing could excites you anymore. You just want to spend more time at your home doing silly things. Wah, I missed those days a lot lately. Somehow I need to manage my energy as its vital in ensuring all my jobs are done without any implication to the operations. Thankfully, finally I received a blissful gift from Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur (MOKUL), RM50 rebate for spa treatment. Might not going to use it as the price after discount is still above RM500 but its good to feel that MOKUL is worried about me, traveling really tires me out. Besides, nothing could be done in KL when you are practically burden with a credit card bill. So I've decided to adopt "payless lifesyle" for the next 4 months. No more shopping for me, eat less and find time to cook my own meals. As a start, while still in KL, I'll stay comfortably in my room, read some nice books, chart my plan for career and post an entry in my blog everyday as I'll not be able to do this later when I'm back in the office next two weeks.