Wal 'Asr.

Wal Asr', By the Time

'' The simple translation for the word 'Asr that Allah (Swt) uses here would be 'Time'. But in reality it gives a far deeper and a far more comprehensive meaning. Not only does it mean time, but it means time that is limited and time that is fleeting. There is another word in Arabic for time which is Dhar. But this word means time without a specified limit. The word Asr on the other hand means time that is limited. Time that will soon end. This is what Allah (swt) is swearing to in this ayah. The time that will end. ''

Source, the best elaborated Quran tafseer so far : quran-tafsir.org

Time flies. Time really flies. Time really, really flies. When I take a glimpse back to the jolly days of January, I saw myself having commitments on a few beneficial activities which were planned on my doodle book, every new Monday of every brand new week. I used to be utterly excited for these long holidays I'm swimming in now, to the level where I scribbled my things-to-do-during-holidays list on a few SPM question papers. Yes, I was that excited. And along the way, I've been continuously telling myself that I have no choice but to make the best out of the luxurious leisure time and to not ever think of proceeding with studies no matter what. I wholeheartedly refused to go through knee operation to treat the torn ligaments because I wanted this time of my life so badly. I did not dare sacrificing three precious months to be snatched by the desire of having the ability to do Tae Kwon Do kicks again . I had loads of plan for myself, and I definitely did not make fun of the time God had granted me. And I'm proud to say that it was worth it, it was all worth it. Satisfying indeed.

But yeah, who knows time crawls at a very fast pace. One more month to the announcement of SPM results, and there seems to be no more time to waste. Like seriously, non. I've listed all the things I have yet to do or complete on last Monday, and right then came that feeling of desperation and agony of being forced to acknowledge that there is no way I could tick off all on the list when 12 o'clock strikes on Sunday. That feeling of swallowing down the fact that you still fail to use every ticking second wisely and will forever fail in doing so.Time pushed me away. Time was hysterically jeering at me. I could see that and it almost killed me.

However, unexpected things and unexpected people are rolling into my life all of a sudden. Unexpected in a good way though. This week is so packed with programs and next week, on another brand new Monday, I'll be off for two weeks to attend Program Kepimpinan Tun Razak which I'm sure would be such an enjoyment. And yes, if my Brats application essay is found eligible and good enough, I'd be off for the journalism camp for another four days, inshaAllah. And a few days after that is already 22nd March, the awaited day. Then it'll be the struggle of applying for all sorts of scholarship which would also be the starting line to my route of being part of the best law school in the world. 

My advice for those who still have this one whole month unplanned, don't just shake your feet. Do something, big or little it doesn't matter. But c'mon, do some peculiar things that'll make you feel on top of the world. This is the only time left. So, squeeze it until the last drop of sweetness falls on your tongue and slips down your throat. You'll feel fresher than ever! :D


Lame language today. Sorry, but do enjoy. :)