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  Photo by R_ R on Unsplash My mom passed away two years ago in the year 2021. The doctor said it was not due to Covid-19 but she passed weeks after she had her second vaccine dose, during the Movement Control Order (MCO).  She suddenly had a heart attack and was put into a deep sleep but she passed due to a lung infection. After two years, I finally met her again in a dream last night at around 3 am 5/4/2023. An all-white dream where everybody wore white, including myself, in a white room, and she then disappeared into a bright light.   Tafsir Mimpi .  For many individuals, dreams are a way to process emotions, memories, and experiences. Tafsir mimpi or dream interpretation, a topic studied by various researchers worldwide, attempts to decipher what specific symbols or events in dreams may stand for. In Islamic cultures, dream interpretation is an important aspect of daily life as many believe that dreams can grant us access to insights about our subconscious...

  (The author does not claim credit for this image. Source: WhatsApp) Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion and worship for Muslims around the world. It is also a time of tradition and culture, where Ramadan bazaars are held in many countries, providing a range of food and goods to be purchased by the Muslim community. However, this year's Ramadan bazaar has left many disappointed due to the imbalance of sellers and buyers, causing prices to skyrocket to ridiculous levels. Despite the abundance of food and goods available, there simply aren't enough buyers to support the sheer number of sellers. The result is a bazaar that feels more like a flea market than a cultural celebration. The vendors are desperate to sell their goods and have resorted to pricing their products exorbitantly. For example, a stick of chakwi cost rm1.50 each before Ramadan but it is RM1.70 now. A plate of Gado-Gado suddenly becomes RM10.00. Moreover, the quali...

(Photo credit to oppidanlibrary.com) Ramadan is a month of great significance for the majority of Malaysians. It is a time of community, family, and personal spiritual growth, and it is observed by people of all ages and backgrounds. This annual observance is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it is considered the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn until sunset. The purpose of this fasting is to cultivate a greater sense of self-discipline, humility, and compassion toward those who are less fortunate. It is also an opportunity to focus on spiritual growth and reflection and to deepen one's connection to God. For common Malaysians, the communal iftar meal is one of the most significant aspects of Ramadan. It is common for mosques and community centres to host these meals, providing an opportunity for people to come together and share food and conversation. These meals foster a se...