2012

I have a confession to make. Lately I’m really busy (laziness not included) with my animation project and other stuff. It really pissed me off.

Yeah I know this is super late post about Hari Raya but guys, it doesn’t matter. The fact is, I really don’t have anything to share with you guys how my Raya this year but when I think again, it’s impossible to think “My Raya this year was same like before.” 

It’s totally wrong and I really mean it. In my opinion, there is always something special on Hari Raya you celebrated each year. But that’s not what I want to share today. Today I want to share with you my Birthday Raya.

My birthday CAKE!

I planned to stay at my friend, Nisa’s house in two hours. However, times sure running so fast, I never realized it was already 4 hours I hanged out with them. It was really fun though. Even though it was a birthday party for four (Me, Adi, Ain and Ain.. LOL), nah who cares? Everyone was happy that day.

The Ritual.

This is what happened during my Raya this year. Thanks guys!

From left: Amir, I forgot this guy, Me Azim, Nisa, Ismy, Mai, Ain
Front: Adi

 P/s: I’ll reveal the rest of the stories in another post. Nisa, I'm sorry for publishing those photos without your authorize.

You want some more?

Here, special for you guys....

With Jul on other people's bike. Risk is every way.

Cool, right? Yeah I know. Thanks. It was taken during Hari Raya too.

This photo was taken during my Raya trip to Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan. After I sleepover at Syahril's house (he was my roommate) for one night, we took a stroll around his hometown. Finally we arrived at Nature Tracker Ulu Bendul, Negeri Sembilan.

Jul, Zuhdi and me.

Before Asar, we head to KUIS as we didn't finish our assignments yet. That's all for today guys. I'll cover this part on other post.

Jul, me and Syahril.

There are many ways to be Hafiz Quran. Wait. What is Hafiz Quran? Well, Hafiz means The Keeper while Quran is our Holy Book. Hafiz Quran means The Quran’s Keeper. He memorizes all the contents of the Quran thus protect Quran.

Let’s proceed, shall we? These are few important tips to become Hafiz Quran.

• Sincerity – make sure your intention is only for the sake of Allah SWT, not to show off that you have memorized a lot.
• Consistency – be more frequent in memorizing the Quran. It is very important not to skip even one day. Don’t jump into another surah when you facing difficulties with current surah.
• Timing – the first thing need to do in every day is memorize, even before your breakfast because this is your spiritual breakfast.
• Atmosphere – have a secluded and quiet place to memorize. We can’t memorize properly with so many distractions, including your devices like cellphone.
• Familiarity – start at the same time and place with same Quran every day. Have your own copy of the Quran so the Quran will become dear to you.
• Repeat – this is the only “magic” trick for you, repeat, repeat, and repeat all over again. This way will help us to memorize Quran better and faster.
• Surrounding – surround yourself with recitation of Quran. Before starting to memorize, listen to Quran, to what you want to memorize.
• Buddy – find yourself a buddy to listen to your recitation every day. Ideally, get someone who also memorizing the Quran. It sure helps both of you.
• Recite – don’t forget to recite what you memorized in your prayer every day. It’s important!
• Revise – don’t forget to revise. Revision will prevent you from forget the verses you memorized.
• Teacher – find yourself a teacher or sheikh who are qualified.
• Pray - ask for Allah's help. May Allah ease you.

Also, there are many more I want to share regarding on How to be Hafiz Quran but I think this will enough for today. Good luck guys!

More Tips: the three chunks. Start memorizing from the back. You should divide the memorization of the Quran into three parts;

• Juz 30 and 29 (you can add Juz 28 if you want).
• Surah al-Kahf till Juz 28.
• Surah al-Baqarah till Surah al-Kahf.