Allahu akbar ( God is great )

Allahu akbar , Alahu akbar , Allahu akbar , ( God is great,God is great,God is great.). Muslims used to utter these words whenever they are faced with difficulties or whenever they are being challenged or threatened. The call for prayers ( azan ) also begins with these words . In other words these words are so familiar and close to all Muslims .Muslims are called upon to submit to God ( Allah ) and therefore we accept God as great .There are not many people who knows that Islam means sumission to God .That is why Muslims believe that before the advent of Islam through Prophet Muhammad (pbh.), earlier people of the book who submit to God were also Muslims .Islam is the last religion sent by God to suit all times and Muhammad is the last Prophet .Islam is the perfect religion which could guide mankind to happiness in this world and the world after . Muslims men and women should be thankful that they are borned Muslims. However, this means nothing if we do not perform our obligation to Him .Chapter 51 ( al-zariat ): 56 - God created men and jin for nothing else but to pray to Him .

As Muslims we should work hard in order to be successful both in this world and the world after . No success comes easy . The Hadith of prophet Muhammad says ( pbh.) - God do not improve our destinies , unless we do it ourselves. The Malay proverb also says - The moon ( bounties ) will not simply drop on to our lap .

We must be smart to take good opportunities as long as we do not hurt others .Good opportunities do not come often and so do not miss any .I used to tell my children not to miss any opportunity of having a good education .I do not want them to hurry getting a job as I want them to have the optimum education.In the long run having a high education pays as the opportunity in career development would be brighter .I am glad that my second son Azman has registered himself at UiTM to do his MBA .I hope and pray that my eldest son Aizad would soon follow suit .