She makes a wish on every single star she sees, somewhere deep down she still believes.

Monday, July 21, 2014

Manusia Berdosa

Assalamualaikum wbt..

Lama sungguh tak menulis kat sini. Bukannya tak ada idea nak tulis, berlambak-lambak sebenarnya. Tapi disebabkan sikap malas yang melampau-lampau, maka post tu ditunda dan terus tertunda. Kalau diikutkan, asal ada benda konflik sikit je, mesti aku dah fikir nak masukkan dalam blog. Tapi bila fikir banyak-banyak kali, macam tak perlu pulak. Ye la.. Kenapa nak kena luahkan perasaan ke alam siber. Apa yang blog ni mampu bantu kita? Fikir dan terus fikir...

Nak puaskan hati manusia tu susah kan? Kenapa kita perlu beria tentang sesuatu yang kita sendiri tak pasti? Masa depan... Ye, masa depan. Kita manusia terlalu banyak memikirkan tentang masa depan kita. Segalanya telah menjadi ketentuan Allah. Namun, tanpa usaha daripada manusia itu sendiri, Allah tak akan mengubahnya kepada sesuatu yang lebih baik. 

Sebagai contoh, aku sebagai remaja (awal dewasa.. kekeke) mesti sudah terfikirkan masa depan untuk berumahtangga. Apatah lagi apabila rakan-rakan yang lain sudah berumahtangga semuanya. Bukannya cemburu dengan mereka, tetapi hanya perlu menunggu. Sabar. Ya, itulah perkataan yang paling tepat. 

Tumblr > AO

Allah pernah berkata, "Perempuan yang baik adalah untuk lelaki yang baik, dan perempuan yang jahat adalah untuk lelaki yang jahat..."

Pernah tak kita terasa kita ni adalah seorang perempuan yang baik? Yang cukup baik hingga boleh dikategorikan sebagai perempuan seperti yang Allah sebutkan itu?

Dan pernah tak kita terasa kita ni berdosa? Berdosa sehingga kita mungkin telah menjadi antara mereka yang dikategorikan sebagai perempuan dan lelaki jahat? Macam mana nak tahu yang diri kita ni dah cukup berdosa?

Ianya apabila kau mula melakukan sesuatu yang keji, kau dapat rasakan yang ianya berdosa. Sesuatu yang Allah pasti tidak redha. Contohnya, di saat kita terleka, kita mungkin tertinggal satu waktu solat fardhu. Jika kita masih belum sedar akan dosa yang telah dilakukan itu, kita akan terus leka dan alpa. Tidak berusaha untuk mengqada' kembali solat tersebut. Walaubagaimanapun, jika telah dirasakan diri ini sudah cukup berdosa hingga rasanya seperti tak layak untuk tinggal di muka bumi Allah ini, maka bertaubatlah.

Taubat, satu-satunya jalan kembali yang Allah redha. Dihapuskan dosa-dosa yang lalu dengan syarat kita meninggalkan terus perkara maksiat/keji yang pernah dilakukan dahulu kala. Serta beristiqamah dalam melakukan ibadah agar amalan itu dapat menjadi 'guide' agar terus pada landasan Islam.

Kesimpulannya, manusia mana yang tidak pernah berdosa kecuali Nabi Muhammad SAW. Namun, dibuka ruang pengampunan bagi hamba-hambaNya yang ingin kembali pada jalan yang benar. Semoga Allah mengetuk pintu hati aku ini untuk terus beristiqamah pada jalanNya. InsyaAllah.


p/s: hanya contengan minda dan peringatan untuk diri sendiri sahaja.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Freedom Ain’t Free [lyrics] – Raef ft. Nano Omar

Freedom Ain't Free – Raef ft. Nano Omar 

All I own, my whole life
Is worth nothing if I'm not free
I will fight tyranny
I’ll break the shackles holding me
If we can reach the stars above
Even though they seem so far
We’ll change the world, we’ll overcome
Revolution starts with me

PRE-CHORUS:
In the face of evil, the way of danger, yeah
I will be strong
Yeah, the storm clouds are coming,
And no we ain't running
Yeah, we’ll fight on!
And I will say

CHORUS:
Ohh ohh ohh ohh
Freedom ain’t free
And I will say ohh ohh ohh ohh
I’ll fight for you and me
And I will say ohh ohh ohh ohh
God made me free
And I will say ohh ohh ohh ohh
Ain’t nobody gonna take that from me

If we stay silent
We’ll see injustice spreading wide
When freedom calls, I’ll be there
Stand by my side it’s our time to fly
I’ll stand my ground till my voice is found
It’s either death or liberty
O Lord above, give us strength
And grant us victory!

PRE-CHORUS

CHORUS

God made me free
So who’s gonna stop me?
I’d give my wealth, my life
‘Cause it’s my destiny
I was born a fighter

Come on let’s stand together
Make the world better
Pray for sunny weather

It’s time to let go
Of your inner ego
Stand by my side my brothers
Come on and let’s go
To a higher ground
Where peace and love is found
Storms are rolling, we’re coming
We ain't gonna back down!


Lyrics : Raef, Bara Kherigi & Nano Omar
Melody & Arrangement : Maher Zain

The Path [lyrics] – Raef

The Path – Raef 

Swing across the seven skies
They say a pure heart never lies
The words you learned were never heard
It’s time to think and wonder why
The stars above will always be
A shining guide for us to see
And when I doubt, I’ll have no doubt
But still I wonder why
Digging through our pages past
Wondering how the truth will last
God’s in control is what I found
I think I’ll try this time around!

PRE-CHORUS:
And no one really feels the path I seek, and
No one’s going to care as much as me, and
No one seems to know our history, and
Stories are told for the world to see!

CHORUS:
And maybe I’ll find the path I seek tonight
Let it be! Only God really knows what’s right!
Maybe, I’ll find the path I seek tonight
Let it be! Only God really knows I tried!

The heroes of our past unfold
Their glory is unique we’re told
Their stories mark a precious past
But do we question why?
A quest for truth can never be
A light I've faked inside of me
I’ll walk in shoes I've never felt
Only then I’ll sure know why!
They tell me, “Just make up your mind!”
The path I seek just needs a sign
The end is where I want to be
Which way I go is up to me!

PRE-CHORUS

CHORUS

And I know that it hurts
When we stop and wonder: “Why?”
Yes I know that it hurts
Maybe time will heal the burns
And maybe you've felt the path I seek, and
I know you've cared as much as me
Our stories were shared for us to see, and
Perhaps it’s best to part and be!

And maybe we’ll find the path we seek tonight
Let it be! Only God really knows what’s right!
Maybe, we’ll find the path we seek tonight
Let it be! Only God really knows we tried!


Lyrics & Melody : Raef
Arrangement : Oliver Bjornfelt

Home [lyrics]– Raef

Home – Raef

I’ve been through sunshine
Made friends with the moonlight
Travelled the ancient lands
And sailed across the seas
I'm free when I think and fight for what’s right
Ain’t nobody gonna tread on me
A place I’d call mine and yours forever
This land was made for you and me, yeah!

CHORUS:
Ain’t no place like home, they say
Home is where that heart is, home is where your love is
Ain’t no place like home where I’ll be me, me, me, yeah!
Ain’t no place like home, they say
Home is where that heart is, home is where your love is
Ain’t no place like home where I’ll be me, me, me, yeah!

Our lakes they praise the Great
Through the Mississippi valley
Our smiles they shine from sea to sea
In Him we’ll all trust, be free forever
Home of the brave is where I’ll be
From York that’s all new, to the city of Angels
God bless this land for you and me, yeah!

CHORUS

All I know is: Love can feel so good
When we know it brings us close to
Home-sweet-home where
Your mind can set you free...
Yeah!

CHORUS


Lyrics : Raef
Melody : Raef & Maher Zain
Arrangement : Maher Zain

The Bright Moon (Tala’al Badru) [lyrics] – Raef

The Bright Moon (Tala’al Badru) – Raef

Tala’al badru ‘alayna
Min thaniyyatil wada’
Wajaba shukru ‘alayna
Ma da’a lillahi daa’

Oh the bright moon rose over us
From the valley of Wada’
And we owe it to show all our gratefulness
When the call is for us all!

Ayyuhal mab’uthu feena
Ji’ta bil amril mutaa’
Ji’ta sharraftal madinah
Marhaban ya khaira daa’

Anta shamsun anta qamarun
Anta nurun ‘ala nur
Anta misbahus-suduri
Ya habibi ya Rasul

Tala’al badru ‘alayna
Min thaniyyatil wada’
You have brought to this city nobleness
Welcome best caller to the way!


Lyrics : The Ansar
Melody : Islamic Folklore
Arrangement : Oliver Bjornfelt, Hamza Hamira & Maher Zain
Production : Oliver Bjornfelt & Maher Zain

Peace and Blessings [lyrics] – Raef

Peace and Blessings – Raef

Give me your hand I will give you my heart
Every day is a brand new start
His words are here to help us through
Rasool Allah, peace and blessings on you!

CHORUS:
Salatullah, salamullah
‘Ala Taha, Rasoolillah
Salatullah, salamullah
‘Ala Yasin, Habibillah

I’ve never seen you but I love you so
And in your footsteps I’ll try to follow
A smile you give may stop my fall, yeah!
The bright moon rose a mercy on all!

CHORUS

Salla Allahu ‘ala Muhammad
Sallah Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
Habibi ya Muhammad

CHORUS

Salla Allahu ‘ala Muhammad
Sallah Allahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
Habibi ya Muhammad




Lyrics : Raef & Bara Kherigi
Melody : Raef & Maher Zain
Arrangement : Maher Zain

No One Knows But Me [lyrics] – Raef

No One Knows But Me – Raef

Waterfall, water down
Wash away that guilty frown
Falling rain, rising sun
So many things to get done
I am done, it’s your turn
I'm getting old, not time to burn

CHORUS:
And no one knows but me, the power that I see
And everybody thinks that I've gone crazy
And no one knows but me, just thinking of what could be
And everybody thinks they’re the one...but me

Rising up strong! What you’ll see
Oh, is this real or imaginary?
Shining bright, the night has come
The better life has not yet begun
Here we are, lessons learned
I am done, now it’s your turn

CHORUS

People think that I'm alone, but I feel close to You
They don’t see that I can love, but I know You do
No one knows just how I feel, 
Only You see through to my heart, Oh
Hands raised high, only You can see
For no one knows... but You and me



Lyrics : Raef & Omar Nawaz Khan
Melody : Raef & Maher Zain
Arrangement : Maher Zain

Mawlaya [lyrics] - Raef

Mawlaya – Raef

CHORUS:
Mawlaya salli wa sallim da’iman Abadan
‘Ala habibika khayril khalqi kullihimi
Mawlaya send your prayers and peace always forever,
Upon the beloved Muhammad – the more the better

Muhammadun sayyidul kawnaini wath thaqalain
Muhammadun sayyidul kawnaini wath thaqalain
Wal fareeqani min orbin wa min a’jamee

CHORUS

Houwal habibu allathi turja shafa’atuhu
Likulli hawlin minal ahwali muqtahimi

CHORUS

Mawlaya salli wa sallim da’iman Abadan
‘Ala habibika khayril khalqi kullihimi
Mawlaya send your prayers and peace always forever,
Upon the beloved Muhammad – the more the better

CHORUS



Lyrics : Imam Al-Busiri
Melody : Islamic Folklore
Arrangement : Oliver Bjornfelt

Dream [lyrics] - Raef

Dream – Raef

I’ve been dreaming of this world
Oh won’t you come along and dream with me?
It’s picture-perfect in my mind
Oh how I wish it would be real, oh real
No one living on the streets or digging for a bite to eat,
And pain and hunger are nothing, nothing but a memory
Let’s dream to make it real

CHORUS:
Dream your biggest dream
If we dream enough together we can make it real
And lend a helping hand
What we keep won’t mean anything, once we’re gone
No abandoned women, struggling hard trying to make ends meet
No more missing fathers for their sons to be left all alone crying,
Oh crying
Elders and children are all cared for lovingly
No one falling through the cracks of government bureaucracy
Let’s dream to make it real

CHORUS

Too many times I've walked through these streets
Wondering where we went wrong
My hands alone can feel so helpless and weak
But surely with yours they’ll be strong
Our problems and fears will soon disappear
If we try hard enough they’ll all be gone
Brothers and sisters, it takes each of us
Together we can overcome!
We shall overcome

CHORUS



Lyrics : Audrey M. Saparno, Raef & Bara Kherigi
Melody : Raef & Maher Zain
Arrangement : Maher Zain

Call On Him [lyrics] - Raef

Call on Him – Raef

All night I pray I might
Wake up and feel the light
Before I know it, the sun has arrived
It greets me with its cheerful eyes

I'm thankful for this beautiful day
It feels so good to be on my way
I see the world there’s nothing to hide
And in His name everything’s alright

CHORUS:
Call on Him, and call on Him, and call on Him and say
Call on Him, and call on Him, and call on Him and say:
Allah! The One who gives you all more than you’re worth
Allah! Just call on Him and He will hear
He’s by your side, so have no fear
Allah! Who helps you back up when you've taken a fall?
Allah! Whose epic mercy will shine above all?
Allah! Just call on Him and He will hear
He’s by your side, so have no fear

All day, I'm paving my way
‘Cause I know I'm not here to stay
Straight ahead there’s so much to see
And I’ll be making history
I'm grateful for whatever has passed
He only stays, and nothing will last
Just how it ends is unknown to me
But in His shade is where I’ll want to be

CHORUS

Just take a step and open your eyes
Put your trust in Him and it’ll be alright
Just right when you:

CHORUS



Lyrics & Melody : Raef
Arrangement : Oliver Bjornfelt

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

So Real [lyrics] - Raef ft Maher Zain

So Real - Raef ft Maher Zain

They say that love never lasts
That love never lives to see another day
But what I know deep down inside
It’s what I feel and it’s so real
I gave it up all for You
And there ain’t nothing that I won’t do
All I know deep down inside
It’s what I feel and it’s so real with You!

Chorus:
Allah, everyday I’ll try to be as true as I can to You
‘Cause loving You the best I can

Will always be my number one and only plan
Yes everyday I’ll try to be as true as I can to You
‘Cause loving You the best I can
Will always be my number one and only plan

They say: “You’re out of your mind”
“Don’t you know that love fades away?”
They say: “It only brings you pain!”
But what I feel is so real!
I gave it up and turned to You
‘Cause I know what your love can do
O Allah open up our hearts
And make us feel how it’s so real with You!

CHORUS

You Are The One [lyrics] - Raef

You Are The One - Raef

I thought of this over a million times
Who would have ever thought that it will be our time?
I just know it,
'cause you are the one

It ain't a selfish love, when I'm with you
You remind me of Allah and so I know it's true
I'll just say it
You are the one

Chorus
Won't you be my BFF and ever?
Won't you be my partner after this world?
We'll see it, when we believe it together
Dreams are meant to be
'Cause you are the one for me

I never thought that I would feel this way
I ask Allah to bless you every single day
I'll just say it
'Cause you are the one

And when the times are tough
And we've got the world to see
Standing right beside you is where i want to be
I just know it
You are the one

Chorus~

I prayed about this just over a million times
Who would ever thought that I could call you mine?
I just know it
'Cause you are the one

And when there's gray in our hair
And we've not much to do
I want to spend the rest of my days with you...
Oh don't you know it?
You are the one, You are the one
Oh won't you be the one?


Lyrics & Melody : Raef
Arrangement : Maher Zain

You're there [lyrics]- Raef

You’re there – Raef


Things that I’ve said, no they don’t mean nothing at all
Time just flies by when I’m with the One I love
Even sunlight makes it through the dark, in a cold misty sky
And when I’m all alone tonight, You’ll be right here...by my side


Chorus:

No matter what the world brings
And even if the birds won’t sing
Better times are their way
‘Cause I know You’re there
And even if the sun won’t smile
I know it’s been a while
Since I’ve felt any light
But I know You’re there

Good times, they never last, I wish they were around
Their time has past us now, still haven’t made a sound
Some folks are dying to live, and others live to die
And somehow when I think of You I smile deep inside!

Chorus~

The grass was greener on the other side
The world turns gray now, are we out of time?
And when I lie alone and stare into the dark,
I’ll remember what You said as I watch the stars spark
I know it isn’t even time to talk...
But I know You’re right here by my side

Chorus~


Lyrics & Melody : Raef
Arrangement : Oliver Bjornfelt

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Sincerely Me



Dear Brain and Heart,
Both of you are so cute.

                                Sincerely me.
                                    XOXO

Do'a : Teguhkan Hati

“Wahai Dzat yang membolak-balikkan hati, teguhkan hati kami di atas agama-Mu.”

Ya Allah, terlalu banyak perkara yang perlu diselesaikan dalam masa terdekat ini. Semoga dalam kesibukan aku dalam hal keduniaan ini tidak menyebabkan aku semakin menjauh daripadaMu.
Engkau tetapkanlah hatiku agar terus dalam agamaMu.