Opening of 2020

Welcome 2020

I've made it! Alhamdulillah

For opening write up for this year, I would like to write about Niat (Intention). 

Why intention is important to our life?

I want to start with by telling you about what I have received from Productive Muslim: Barakah Manifesto. When I read through this manifesto, I liked it very much, it kind of remind me to keep on correct my niat if something goes wrong.

Source from Productive Muslim

For better understanding, let me share you a few situation I had experienced.

Situation 1:

When I want to post something in my social media or writing in my blog, I hope that I will get a lot of likes or my blog will become a hit. Actually, the intention is wrong. 

Why I said so?

When you have that kind of intention in mind, you might astray from your initial intention. You will noticed there are changes in your posting. 

But,

When your niat is because of Allah swt, you will consider again what type of content you would like to share. Whether your content will bring benefits to people who read or saw it. 

I would not elaborate more on this, because there are a lot of purpose people post in social media. From business to personal matter. But in the end, please do check your niat. You will do wonders.

Let me tell you my story, I was almost being tricked by the numbers of like I get in Instagram. As  common people, I was like really excited when I noticed what type of picture I posted will get most likes and I almost do that for the sake of 'likes'. Then I understand why some influencers are going crazy for the 'likes' they get.

Situation 2:

Women problems. We love to wear something nice and look beautiful. Some of us even inspired by some fashionista and to that extent we tried to dress like them. Without we realised it, they are not properly covered their aurat. What I usually said is 'not comply shariah'.

A basic thing that most of us know is, cover your head (hair)/ wearing hijab is count  as accomplish your checklist of transformation to become a good muslimah. Your journey is not end there. There will be continuous improvement for better or worse  depends on your niat.

Checked your niat, why are you doing this? why are you bother to wear hijab at the very first place when your neck and skin can be seen? I am not saying that you should stop wearing your hijab if you are not covered properly, I just want you to check your niat. 

I have always believe that someday you will achieve 'comply shariah' goal if your intention is because of Allah swt. 

I am not perfect either. I was in your shoes before. I thought that as long I am wearing hijab is good enough for me. I dont' take it seriously when some part of my skin is still expose even I know it is not right. I am not sure when it occur to me to cover properly.

I only remembered that there was one time when I look into the mirror, I am telling myself that I like this shirt to be tuck in and exposed my figure, the hijab to be tight at the back and look more trendy. Then I am asking myself, does this comply shariah? I still covered my hair, skin is well covered. I look nice if I wear like that. But who I want to please? My creator or people? 

I have always searching the meaning of doing things because of Allah swt. I used to ask myself why is it because of Allah swt? And I have found the answer. It is quite difficult for me to elaborate on it and I hope you found yours. 

Let start our journey in 2020 with sincere intention when making your goals. InsyAllah you will succeed dunya and akhirat.

Thanks for reading.