Ramadan - Day Twenty Nine

Today is the last day of Ramadan.  Tomorrow is first Syawal....Eid Mubarak. O Allah your humble servant hopes to meet the next Ramadan but if this is my last Ramadan, please forgive all my sins and grant me jannah. Aamiinn.

During this Ramadan I khatam the noble Quran on twenty eight Ramadan.  I also qiam every night...solat tahajudd, read the noble Quran and made doas seeking forgiveness for all my sins, my parents, my hubby and my children and all mukminin and mukminat. Then only I had sahoor.

As usual on the eve of Eid Mubarak I cooked Ketupat, Rendang Ayam and Daging and also my favourite kuah kacang.  Hubby and the children assisted me. Alhamdullillah.

During iftar all my children, sons-in-law and grandson were seated at the dining table feasting on the dishes I cooked today.  Alhamdullillah.

Then after solat Maghrib with hubby being the Imam, we did Takbir Eid Mubarak. 

After solat Eshaq we all went outside where hubby brought out the picnic table and I laid out the plastic mat.  Amin our son-in-law then lighted the fireworks and it was awesome.  Muhammad our grandson were so thrilled seeing the fireworks. 

Alhamdullillah I was so happy that everyone were home celebrating Eid Mubarak. ❤❤❤

Ramadan - Day Twenty Eight

Hubby and I had our sahoor at the hotel itself.  There were Nasi Lemak, Fried Kuetiaw, Roti Canai, White Rice, Asam Pedas, Mixed Vegetables etc.... plenty to choose from.  Alhamdullillah.

After sahoor I returned to our room whilst hubby went to Masjid Negeri for solat fajr.

We checked out half an hour before noon and went to Mak's abode to get the medicine prescription for Abah.  Since my brother Zulkifly were at Mak's abode too, he then followed hubby to KK Ampangan to collect Abah's medicine.

The KPJ home nursing staff were about to leave after bathing Mak.  I gave them duit Raya from hubby and me. 

We left Mak's abode and drove to Pedas.  Hubby and I then went to Tanah Perkuburan Pedas to visit hubby's parents' graves. We offered our doas that Allah forgives arwah Abah and Emak's past sins and gives them Jannah. Aamiinn.

Hubby then had a meeting with his staff re their leaves during Raya.  We now have five farmhands all from Lombok and our sole local female clerk. Alhamdullillah.

Ramadan - Day Twenty Seven

Khairul sent me to Kajang train station after solat zuhur.  The station itself was undergoing a massive renovation thus the entrance to the station was moved to the multi level carpark entrance next door.  Sadly there was no ramp to drag my cabin size luggage, so have to carry it down the steep and narrow staircase.  

The train to Seremban arrived half an hour later.  It was packed with passengers, mostly students returning home for Raya.  I had to stand until Nilai before I could get a seat.  I felt sad because none of the young passengers cared to offer me a seat.  I dont mind because I could remain standing all the way to Seremban, but where are their compassion?? Did not they feel any sympathy to see a senior citizen standing infront of them and worst still, ignoring their existence?? When I was their age I easily gave up my seat for the elderly in a public transport, so did those in my generation.  

When I finally reached Seremban, it was almost four o'clock.  It was hot and sunny too.  Since the hotel Royale Bintang was quite close to the station,I decided to walk there.  But I had to cross the main road to reach the other side.  There were four lanes....and traffic was heavy..... I managed to cross until the third lane with cars whizzing infront and behind me.  Masyallah.....I was risking my life indeed crossing this busy road...until a very courteous driver halted his car a few feet away and waved his hand ushering me to cross.  Alhamdullillah I reached the other side safely.  Thank you courteous driver.  May Allah Bless you and your family.  Aamiinn.

I then walked pass the shopping mall, A & W, KWSP, KGV and also a Church beside KGV.  Infront of KWSP was a lady selling YAKULT so I bought RM5 from her.

Finally I reached the hotel and checked into room 510 (smoking floor).  That was the only room left with a KING size bed.  When I entered the room it smelt of ciggarette smoke.  So I called housekeeping and they sprayed the room with air freshener.  But then when hubby arrived from Tanjong Malim around 6pm hubby too complained the room stank.  So I called housekeeping to rid the ciggy smell at 8pm since we wont be in the room around that time.

I was so happy to meet hubby.  Really missing him much much. We then went to Masjid Negeri for buka puasa and solat Maghrib.  From our room we could see the Masjid Negeri's minarets.

After solat Maghrib, whilst waiting for solat Eshaq and Teraweeh, I read the noble Quran beginning Juzuk 30.  Alhamdulillah I managed to khatam the noble Quran just before azan Eshaq. 

Ramadan - Day 25

Sofiyah and I had our sahoor at 5.15am.  We had bread dip into canned Adabi Sambal Ikan Bilis.  Either the sambal ikan bilis were delicious or we were famished.  Alhamdullillah.

I continued spring cleaning Mak's abode.  If last night after Teraweeh I cleaned and mop the kitchen, this morning I took down the curtains and washed it and hung it back.  No need to dry it outdoors.  That was what the lady at the dhobi shop in Kajang taught me. 

Then I changed the bedsheets and pillow cases with Sofiyah's help.  These bedsheets and pillowcases were sewn by Mak before she had the stroke.  I was getting it ready for my younger brother Zulfitri and his family when they return first day Raya, In shaa Allah.

Zul helped me change the sofa cushions. Sofiyah did the vacuming and moping the hall and bedrooms.  We then filled the Raya cookies into the candy bottles. 
We return to Kajang after solat Zuhur.  When I said goodbye to Mak, I seek forgiveness from Mak and hug and kiss her.  I did the same for abah.  Mak and Abah I love you both very very much. 

When we reached home it was almost asar.  Did my solat and then head to the kitchen to cook for iftar.  Then when I was in the bathroom, Khairulzaman informed me that brother Burn came to deliver more Tempoyaks.  He also brought a Raya hamper gift from his son Dzulqarnaian for hubby and all of us.  Thank you Dzul. 

Brother Burn also brought fresh durians in the huge tupperware for me because he knew I dont know how to cut open the durians......Alhamdullillah.

Ramadan - Day Twenty Four

After solat zuhur today, around 3.30pm Wahid, Sofiyah and I drove to Seremban to have iftar with Mak and Abah. 

We went to Stadium Paroi Ramadan Bazar to buy Nasi Bryani Gam Batu Pahat from Wahid's housemate who helped to sell the dish his uncle cooked.

When we reached Mak's abode my younger brother Zulkifly welcomed us.  He was about to go to the bazar to buy food for iftar too.  So Wahid followed him there.

Hubby arrived just in time for Iftar.  He bought plain rice with ikan asam pedas since he did not like the nasi bryani.

Anyway we had our Teraweeh at the Masjid on top of the hill.  We all had our ride in Zul's new car.  Alhamdulillah.

After Teraweeh, hubby and Wahid returned to Kajang whilst Sofiyah and I stayed at Mak's house.  I need to spring clean Mak's house tomorrow, In shaa Allah.

Ramadan - Day Twenty Three

Since hubby could not attend the iftar and personal donation event at Surau Rumah Rakyat Pedas, our son Khairulzaman would represent hubby.  

So after solat Jumaat Wahid, Sofiyah and I drove to Pedas.  Khairul drove his own car.

We went to Rumah Liza first to deliver thirty buckets of fresh Tempoyak bought from brother Burn aka Abang Bakar.  We had to store it in the freezer at Rumah Liza since the freezer at home was nearing full capacity.

Then we went to Lizloteng (our penthouse at our Bangunan Haji Budin). We solat Asar there and waited for 6.15pm for the event at the surau which was just next door.

After the tahlil and doa selamat, Khairulzaman then gave the donations on hubby's behalf to the needy gentlemen whilst I gave to the ladies selected by the surau committee members.  Alhamdullillah.

Then after iftar we solat Maghrib, tazkirah Ramadan, solat Eshaq followed by Teraweeh and witir.  Alhamdullillah.

We then drove home but then since we were all feeling hungry, we had supper at this restaurant Laman Santai at TTDI Grove.  In shaa Allah this restaurant will be our new pot for family makan-makan on weekends.

Ramadan - Day Twenty Two

I came late for Tadarrus at Masjid Kajang this morning....the other ladies had their turn reading the noble Quran.  Thus it was my turn after Hjh Juliana.

Alhamdullillah we managed to complete Juzuk Twenty Three.  It was almost noon when we finished.  I drove home with Puan Hanida my neighbour.  After dropping her off I drove to fetch Sofiyah at school.

Hubby showed me the invitation card from the Sultan of Selangor re the iftar event at Masjid Punchak Alam. So I have to prepare hubby's baju Melayu for the event tomorrow. Thus hubby will not be able to attend the iftar and personal donation event at the Surau Rumah Rakyat in Pedas tomorrow.  Therefore In shaa Allah one of our sons will represent dear hubby.

Ramadan - Day Twenty One

Wahid helped to send Sofiyah to school this morning since hubby was in Tanjong Malim. So after seeing Sofiyah off I went back to bed for a short snooze.....

Short snooze indeed.....when I woke up it was almost ten o'clock.... Thus, I missed Tadarrus once again.  But then I made ablution and managed to read the noble Quran until Juzuk twenty one.  Alhamdullillah.

Then I drove to Yommie Bakery to buy some raya cookies which my friend Hjh Maznah recommended.  I bought two sets of raya cookies, one set for Mak and one set for me.  I was about to pay at the cashier counter when my mobile rang......the ring tone is Fantasia Bulan Madu by Amy of Search.... 😆😆😆 So I knew it was hubby calling...😚😚😚

Since the cashier was waiting for my dough and there was quite a queue behind me I managed to answer hubby that I would call him back.

When I got to the car I called hubby.  He gave me the shocking news that our niece Nordinar Yusuf aka Mehram was in ICU at KPJ Shah Alam.  She was admitted the night before.  The doctor who attended her informed her daughter Alin to inform all her siblings and closed relatives since Mehram's condition was critical.

So since hubby was still in Tanjong Malim, Khairulzaman drove me to the hospital.  When we reached ICU on the first floor all of Mehram's children were already there.  Mehram had suffered a stroke.  She has no feeling on her left side. 

When I approached her cot and called out her name softly, she squeezed my hand and held it.  I then made doa for her.  May Allah forgive her sins and grant her good health and speedy recovery from her illness. Amiinn.

Then hubby arrived.  He too made doa for Mehram.  Since it was almost two o'clock and visiting time over hubby and I left the hospital.  Khairul had to drive alone home since I was following hubby

We went to Madjid Seri Petaling since hubby wanted to buy a mobile mosquito netting.  He wanted to use it when he qiam at Masjid Kajang tonight.  He really cannot tahan the mosquitoes biting him. It reminded him of dengue fever.

Then when we reached home hubby tried the mosquito netting.....it was so funny when he was inside it.....hehehe.....

Ramadan - Day Twentieth

Hubby did qiam at Masjid Kajang last night.  He was well prepared when he left our abode. Alhamdullillah. As for me I did my qiam at home. Alhamdullillah.

As usual hubby sent Sofiyah to school when he returned from solat fajr at the Masjid.  Me?? After solat fajr, reading the noble Quran,  I did the laundry and then.....😴😴😴

When I woke up, hubby was getting ready for work.  He was going to Tanjong Malim, thus he will qiam at Masjid Tanjong Malim, In shaa Allah.

Since hubby was away, for iftar we bought food at the Bazar Ramadan nearby. I was craving for Nasi ambeng and Laksa Johor.  Alhamdullillah.

Then hubby sent us a picture of his iftar at the Masjid.  He was having nasi ayam.... Alhamdullillah.

Ramadan - Day Nineteen

For sahoor this morning we had left over roti jala with chicken curry and also frozen fried mee hoon which I reheat using the kuali. 

My son-in-law Ahmad also had sahoor with us.  After solat Fajr Ahmad, kak long and grandson Muhammad left for their home.  Muhammad, we are going to miss you much much......😢😢😢

Our contractor sent photos of work done today....also a wefie with his workers...☺☺☺

Since today is nineteenth Ramadan, from tonight dear hubby will qiam at Masjid Kajang since it will be the last ten days of Ramadan, In shaa Allah.

Ramadan - Day Seventeen

Sofiyah and I followed hubby to a garden accessories  specialist in Kajang town where hubby bought ten slabs of shanghai brick already moulded into rectangle shapes.  Hubby wanted to use it for our outdoor bathroom shower area since its non-slippery. 

Then we drove to Seremban and hubby bought a few more bathroom accessories  at a shop in Jalan Rahang. 

When we reached Rumah Liza our contractor and his workers were doing the roof. 

Then hubby and I went to the Bazar Ramadan at Rembau town.  We were early so less crowded.  We bought rice with lauk kampung, otak2 and sata and a few local kuihs too. 

Sofiyah and I then set the table for iftar at the outdoor dining area. Suddenly Sofiyah received a message from Kak ngah.  Kak ngah and her hubby Amin were otw to Rumah Liza to break fast with us.  So Sofiyah had to place additional plates for kak ngah and Amin.  This would be Amin's first visit to Rumah Liza. 

We than had solat Teraweeh at the surau beside Rumah Liza.  We walked to and from the surau. We felt the cool breeze whilst walking and even when we had tea with left over kuihs at the outdoor dining area.

We returned to Kajang just before midnight.

Ramadan - Day Sixteen

This morning Wahid and I drove to Pedas to deliver a few tins of paints which hubby bought for Rumah Liza outdoor bathroom.  But our contractor and his workers were not working today since it was a Friday, their off day.  So I took a few photos of work done so far.

Then when Rizal informed me that there was an order for a slaughtered goat after solat Jumaat, I decided to wait and seek permission from the buyer to let me have the goat's bile (hempedu).  Ustazah Hjh Kalsom requested for it when she came to our abode last week.

So after solat Jumaat, I met the buyer and he agreed to give the bile to Ustazah Hjh Kalsom.  Alhamdullillah.

We drove straight to Ustazah Hjh Kalsom's abode but she was not home.  She does not have a mobile so I left the bile hanging on her door handle since I could not reach her.

Then when I reached home I called her land line again and Alhamdullillah  she answered.  She confirmed that she had received the bile.  She said Alhamdullillah and thank hubby and me.  Alhamdullillah.

Ramadan - Day Fifteen

For sahoor this morning luckily got left over rice from last night iftar which dear Sofiyah cooked.  So I cooked fried rice Liza style for our sahoor.

Managed to complete Juzuk Sixteen of the noble Quran after solat Fajr. Alhamdullillah.

Hubby was in Pedas at Rumah Liza and he sent me the latest photos of our outdoor bathroom.  He also informed me that he had to leave for Tanjong Malim again after Teraweeh tonight.  Poor hubby...I think he spent most of his time on the road....

We had our Teraweeh at Masjid Uniten.  After Teraweeh we fetch Sofiyah at her tuition centre.  Her tuition centre serves their students food during iftar. Then solat Maghrib, continue with tuition and then solat Eshaq and Teraweeh during Ramadan.  Alhamdullillah.

When we reached home and had our moreh, hubby then prepared to leave for Tanjong Malim.  I did not sleep until I received via whatsapp that hubby have reached Tanjong Malim safely.  Alhamdullillah.