Seperti ikan di laut ... by Helmy Isa

...walaupun hidup di air masin, isinya tetap lemak..

(Like the fish in the seas, its flesh remains tasty even though it lives in the saltish seas)

Just a few days ago, we witnessed another death of a person who have made a lasting impression on me..

Allahyarham Ahmad Sirat or more affectionately known as 'Pak Mat Sirat' passed away on 4 Mar 2008. Allahyarham were among those who were active in nurturing and helping young people like me then, to rediscover ourselves, who we are, why are we on this earth, what is our aim and purpose oin life and how do we live as Muslims. I first knew Allahyarham Pak Mat when I was 16.

Many will remember him by the above-mentioned phrase. Indeed very profound, meaningful and especially relevant to this very challenging times. We must remain pure and true despite living in this age.

I will always remember Pak Mat by the words... "Kita ni mesti jadi seperti ikan di laut. Isinya tetap tawar dan sedap, walaupun hidup di laut yang masin'

As people who work with young people, how do we like to be remembered by? What phrase (s) we want the people to associate with us?. What words wd we want people to have as they watch our jenazah being lowered into the grave? .... I wonder..

I want draw your attention to another person who have made a lasting impression on the people he come into contact with. Please click on the link below to know more about him.. See what the youths described him at the end of the video..

http://alivesg.multiply.com/video/item/10/Allahyarham_Ustaz_Rafiq_Yahya

May Allah s.w.t. bless the souls of Allahyarham Pak Mat Sirat and Allahyarham Ustaz Rafiq bin Yahya.

Ameen, ya rabbal 'alamin.

ps. Allahyarham Pak Mat Sirat is the father of Dr Albakri Ahmad

{by Helmy Isa, 7 March 08}