#5 The Daily Reminder Conference - Inspired 2015 (Day 1)

  بِسمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحمٰنِ الرَّحيمِ

Assalamualaikum and hello everyone! How's everyone doing? I hope you guys are in the best of health in shaa Allah. Sooo, I have actually been to this islamic conference held at Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) called The Daily Reminder Conference -Inspired 2015 and I thought of sharing the things and the naseehah I've learned today with you guys, well, as one says, sharing is caring right?

Frankly speaking, I've never been to this kind of conference before so this is my very first time and I was really excited (and quite nervous as well). This conference is actually being held for two days (August 29 & 30) so for this one here I'm gonna update about the first day.Without beating around the bushes, let's get started! 

The conference started with a video shown about 'Are We Awake?' by the MC of the day and Allahu, it was just so deep and moving. Some of the speakers of the day were Mufti Menk, Sh Muiz Bukhary, Br Majed Mahmood and the list goes on.

1. BR WAFIQ

• It started with a beautiful, soothing quran recitation about Maryam, which tells us about the challenges she faced throughout her life. 
• He, The Almighty, could've made her life easier as she was one of the most noble person at that time but instead He told Maryam that she has to put in work.
• And eventhough people look at her in such looks, disgust, the only thing we should care is Allah, Allah matters most.
• Have trust in Allah, that is how you're going to face your challenges and tests.

2. MUFTI MENK (AGAINST ALL ODDS)

• Allah has created you with such kindness, but depended on other human beings i.e your parents because it's a continuity, it's a test for all of us.
• Due to that, continue life with KINDNESS, respect your parents even if they're non-muslim or they ask you to do something against Allah's orders. Give respect, show kindness.
• When culture conflicts with religion, what comes first? Of course, religion. Honestly, culture makes life even more difficult and it's not what Allah asked us to do and in fact, some of our cultures are against the syariah, so think first before you do anything.
• Start asking questions to ourselves i.e "What have I done wrong that Allah put me in this situation?" or "Am I grateful enough to Allah SWT The Almighty?" because it makes us reflect or we say, muhasabah.
• Allah said, don't let ourselves drown in this world, as if this world is like a big ocean and we, His creatures are like ships, if too much water comes in, we will sink. (#deep)
• Take your time in sujood, it is the closest way to reach Allah SWT.
• Things do not go according to our plan, it's a challenge and Allah SWT has a better plan for us.
• A true believer will be grateful and say Alhamdulillah when facing some tests and difficulties because the best way to face difficulties is to be grateful and to look at those who are in a worse condition than yours i.e when we don't have shoes, look at those who don't have foot. (#deep)
• Allah gives us blessings in a midst of difficulties and all our difficulties will surely come to an end if only we are sabr and have courage. 
• Death is not something you look up to and feel depressed.
• You don't need to show every detail of your life to the whole world.
• Wealthy? It comes with attitude and gratitude. 
• Repeat your repentance not because you doubt His power but you have and you put trust in Allah.
• When you committed a sin over and over again, then you repent again and again, Allah will still wipe out all the sins of your past, so don't lose hope in Allah.
• Don't be proud of the sins you committed yet be ashamed of it.
• Seek help with two things; Sabr and Salah, the gift of being a mukmin.
• Money is now a religion. Why? Because people worship money, they chase money. But it doesn't mean you can't earn money, do earn some money and use it to remember Allah like donate them or buy something useful.

3.BR MAJED MAHMOOD (ISLAM STATE OF MIND)

• Everything in life is a test. 
• Three things in being gratitude, syukur; feel the nikmah within your heart, verbally stated and put the nikmah into actions.
• You actually begin raising your own family by choosing the right spouse.
• If you're not grateful to your parents, then you're not grateful to Allah.
• Whoever has done something good for you, return the favor with kindness.
• Constantly ask this question to ourselves, "Are we grateful enough to Allah?"
• Gratitude will gradually teaches us patience.
• Feel free to sujood to Allah after something great happens; 1. you don't need wudhu, 2. not necessarily pointing to the Kaabah and no 3. don't have to put on hijab (if you're at home or at some places with no ajnabi) and just express your gratitude to The Almighty.
• Patience will not come of you keep complaining but instead, complain to Allah, complain to Allah like a child, He will listen to you, always and forever will.
• When you keep on complaining and complaining, psychologically it'll not change a single thing in your life unless you complain to Allah from the bottom of your heart.
• Rasulullah SAW teaches us  every difficulties and hardships that we're facing is good for us, as long as we believe and put trust in Allah.
• Don't say "Why me, why me?" when facing difficulties because you're not the only one that go through all this. Out there, around the globe, someone is being tested even worse than you. 
• So, what should you do? Be grateful anyway. Say Alhamdulillah anyway.

3. SH MUIZ BUKHARY (ASPIRE TO INSPIRE)

• We are defining a legacy by our daily basis as it is about leaving something behind.
• Be legacy-minded for example when you use the toilet, and clean it for those who are going to use it after, the same goes with the people before you, that is a legacy, leaving something behind only in this case, leaving something worth remembering behind.
• You are never ever will be known for your materialistic possessions, your Prada beg or your Dolce & Gabbana dress, or your Jimmy Choo, you will be known for your legacy.
• Every single choice matters so strive for excellence in everything as Allah SWT loves those who keep striving for excellence.
• Our tests and challenges are nothing compared to the Anbiyas' as they were the ones who faced the most and hardest challenges of all. 
• Every single day is indeed a race, it's a 'on your marks, get set, go!' (do ponder)
• Rasulullah SAW didn't own a twitter, facebook or an instagram account, but he has more than 1 billion followers around the world and that my friend, is a legacy he has left behind.
• Leave a legacy, start doing something good that people will remember even after you're gone.

4. SH SAJID UMAR (THE MISSING PIECE)

• Tawakkal - placing one's trust only and only in Allah.
• Indeed Allah is enough for you, Allah is the best place to put our trust on.
• If we keep on saying "If only this.. if only that..", we are opening the doors to the syaitan and we are letting them whispering to our ears so put your trust in Allah, tawakkal.
• ALLAH LOVES THOSE WHO RELY ON ALLAH.
• Some of those who will enter Jannah on the Judgement Day is the one who put their trust in Allah SWT in such amazing ways.
• For example, do not merely seek people for help but seek help from Allah. Futher more, do not trust those zodiacs as teenagers nowadays are influenced by it and they believe it though. 
• So my friend, keep your trust in Allah, have tawakkal, take the means, do your very best and then put your trust in Allah, again. 
• Only with Allah's wills, Allah's permissions, things will happen. 

5. SH HUSSAIN YEE ( UNITED NATION )

• A leader must be a believer of Allah.
• The best among us is not based on colors, race or wealth, but those who have taqwa within themselves and display it with actions.
• It is wrong to say that Allah SWT is only Muslims' God but say, Allahu Rabbul Alamin, Allah is the God of all.
• We are currently following a lot of things not based on the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad PBUH and that is why we can't be united, that is why we are so lost days after days.
• For some times, forget our opinions, our thoughts just for a while and go back to Allah SWT or the Prophet SAW, just to be sure whatever you're doing is good or bad.
• Do something because of Allah as the kalimah goes Lailahaillallah, not because of money, power or even status. 
• The unbeliever out there, they compliment and support each other and that is why they're strong and if we, the ummah compliment, support and care about each other, only then we'll be strong again.
• Follow our Prophet Muhammad SAW's ways or sunnahs to be in the right path, to be in the right group of people. 

6. PANEL DISCUSSIONS

• The only way to overcome depression is to turn to Allah SWT The Almighty.
• There are two main points why people are depressed; no 1. their sense is lost of control and no 2. they look everything around them badly, negatively.
• Ways to overcome no 1. fast on Monday or Thursday because fasting gives back control in your life, no 2. be grateful, sujd syukur, just drop off the floor and it continues with no 3. upon your sujd, reflect. because for sure something good must have happened in your life.
• Just because Allah hasn't give you any tests or hardships doesn't mean He doesn't love you but instead, say Alhamdulillah as everything in life is a test. 
• Signs of the acceptance of taubah are no 1. it starts with the feeling within ourselves and our hearts, no 2. you decide that this particular sins will be discontinue and no 3. you feel the beauty of ikhlas and you have good thoughts about Allah SWT.
• Allah SWT in fact tells us to make taubah again and again, and keep repenting even if we fall into doing that sin again.
• Some may have doubts in Allah  but surely, THERE IS NO DOUBT IN ALLAH. It's just the Syaitan whispering to your ears.
• Remove the doubts in Allah by increasing your knowledge about Allah, going to places where you can find Allah, choosing friends who have firm faith in Allah and lastly believing that believing in God is natural, it's a natural way. 
• Every child is born with a natural belief in God and society changes that.
• Look at Allah's creations and ponder, ponder, ponder.
• Ilmu is a part of amalan. Learn and practice, if you can't practice, that means there is a lacking in the way you learned. 
• One may only gain that faith if one has the effort. 
• The best person is the ones who learn the Quran, practice it and teach it to others. 

7. SH A. W. SALEEM (PURSUIT OF THE HEREAFTER)

• Sometimes people get carried away with their happiness. 
• Look at the mirror and say Alhamdulillah, all praise to Allah, don't be proud of your beauty as everything nice and good comes from Allah SWT.
• Your deen will grow stronger and stronger with constant gratitude.
• Help people with your power for the sake of Allah, not because wanting anything in return, do it Lillahitaala.
• Don't forget your portion as His slave that you are using the dunya to the Hereafter so use the dunya wisely to get ease in the Akhirah.
• If you want Allah to be kind to you, then you have to be kind and show kindness to other people. 
• It's the solution of our problems, show kindness to others. 
• Allah said ' Do not follow corruption within the land.' and money as well as wealthy often comes with corruption and that is why when we have something use it to the right way, use it to remember Allah SWT.
• Our life is just a few moments that will eventually come to an end. 
• When we get something, we often think it's "we.. we.. we.." but in the end you'll forget that everything comes from Allah SWT and everything is a test.\
• People get tested with two ways; blessings and difficulties.
• Make a change now, you, yes, you. NOW. Not tomorrow, not later, now.
• If you are not able to count Allah's blessings, then you must be doing countless kindness to others. 

8. SH OMAR EL BANNA (ALL IT TAKES) 

• Muslims' blood is currenly the cheapest blood on earth in several countries like Syria, Palestine, Iran and the list goes on.
• We are very easy when it comes to talks and claims, very easy to criticize but no actions in our life.
• Islam doesn't know negativity or giving up, we have to dream and be ambitious about the Akhirah.
• No one is really worried when it comes to Allah and the Hereafter unlike when we're about to take an exam the next day, we work immensely hard the day before. 
• People with iman, with deen, they don't know the true meaning of giving up or negativity.
• Everyone is waiting for another person to start. Then, where is your part? When is your part of your dreams to change the world? Prophet SAW didn't want merely popularity, to people knowing his name but he just wants people to come to him and accept Islam.
• Ask yourself, "What have I done for Islam? What did I do other than just complaining and bringing others down?"
• Don't look at the power in ourselves, we are weak, we are just slaves but instead look at and seek the power of Allah SWT. 
• YOU WANT ALL MUSLIMS TO CHANGE? THEN YOU, YOU, YOURSELF MUST CHANGE FIRST. 
• The deen should be in your flesh and blood.
• Sit down and reflect, look  at your talent and your ablilities and start thinking what can you do to help the ummah and the world because maybe something than you can do, even the little things can make a few changes and can effect the ummah to be much better.
• Don't let criticisms of other people let you down because remember, Allah matters most. 
• Nowadays, some use media social as their way to do dakwah and when you do dakwah, some people may tease you or fool you but do it anyways, do it for the sake of Allah. Lillahitaala. 

Soooooo I guess that's it for now then, frankly speaking I am truly grateful to be a part of this conference as some people might not have the chance for this kind of program. Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah. I'm really hoping that these information that I shared here can help you at least a little spark in your heart to change, in shaa Allah. I'll be writing tomorrow for the conference's second day so don't miss out and keep in touch, yea? xD

Oh and btw, they have lots of booth down the hall which includes islamic books booth, muslimah clothing booth, islamic services booth and the list goes on. Feel free to come tomorrow to PICC hehe. Ps I bought a really really cute badge and a super beautiful shawl hehe so that's it for now, Assalamualaikum and byebye! xx