FORGIVE AND FORGET

Dear students,

It has been years since i first wrote my straying thoughts in this blog.My sole objective together after getting a nod from my fellow teacher is to see our revolutionary thought in print that we may at will benefit a thing or two from the entry. What a loss if our beautiful thoughts never see a light of the day as coined by a prolific writer Awang Goneng in his recent article.Then, we were agreed to put our thoughts into words from which we can do self reflection and self examine our modes and approaches in teaching. As usual, i address dear students in each entry as i try to think that i am talking to you all though i know social networking site has long taken over blog sphere.

Tomorrow is the last day of fasting month. And of course we keep exchanging wishes and greetings to each other either half heartedly or whole heartedly. However, as enshrined in our Islamic teachings ,contrary to Mafia's philosophy of never forgive and never forget, we are strongly encouraged to forgive and forget. Mafia's never forget's philosophy is still laudable as they at all cost would not take for granted every single help they ever got. But not to forgive those betraying them so long they live is against our Islamic teachings since Allah is ever-forgiving no matter how grave our sins are. A bit digress as i am a fan of mafia stories which laced with passion, patience , compassion and determination.Read Mario Puzo books and i am pretty sure you will look up to some mafias. Hah..again Mafia. forget mafia!

What i am trying to say is this month is the noblest of months in Islamic calendars. What a waste if we could not benefit most from it. I want to take this opportunity to seek forgiveness for things committed not to the liking of the receiving ends as i am after all is a mere mortal. To err is me human and to forgive is divine. Let us head for the highest divine experience possible. There lies a pure contentment that words can hardly explain. Again..salam aidil fitri maaf zahir batin.

Sir