Islamic Awareness: IIUM, A Gift

Assalaamualaykum and greetings dear readers,

Source: http://naimfadil.blogspot.com/2012/05/iium-mosque.html

If I were to go back to five years ago, I would not have believed who I have become and where I am today. Never had I imagined myself studying in this university; a place which brings me closer to Islam, where its ambiance enlightens the heart, and a place which allows me to breathe a different kind of air that tranquilises my body and soul. It must have been God’s Love for me that has brought me here and I am truly grateful for it. And for this blessing, I shall dedicate this:

IIUM has taught me that it does not matter who you were born as or who you used to be, what matters is who you want to become,

IIUM has taught me that God is One, God exists without a place, and God is nothing like His creations,

IIUM has taught me that it is not your success; it is God’s Will and His Mercy,

IIUM has taught me that love for the Prophet is not supposed to be peripheral because he’s the Most Beloved to God,

IIUM has taught me that God will send His angels to help and protect you if your intentions are sincere,

IIUM has taught me that the best Book in the entire world is the Quran,

IIUM has taught me that you can gobble up as much knowledge as possible if only you strive hard enough,

IIUM has taught me that what you see in others reflects what is in your heart,

IIUM has taught me that God’s Decree is above all of our plans, and it has brought me here,

IIUM has taught me that it only serves as a means gifted by God for me to learn all of the lessons above.

So, some people may have turning points in their lives and in mine, it is probably here in IIUM. Alhamdulillaah, Ya Rabb Al-‘Alamiin. BaarakAllaahufeekum, dear readers!

Warm wishes,

Nadia Jamaludin