I had free passes to go watch the movie "Boogeyman". Since my girl can't make it due to exams I took out my sister and her boyfriend. It sure turned out to be an interesting night...
I decided to go strait to the mall after work and meet my sis there. Got there a few hours early and thought I'd take a walk around, take my time and just do your basic window shopping. I'm a very social type of person, but it is nice once in a while to just go out "solo". I take my solo outings as an opportunity to do some thinking about everything and nothing.
about 2 hours later I got a call from my sis that she had arrived, so upon agreeing on a designated location, we met up and the first thing she does is hugs me and then starts crying... Now of course I start getting worried but since her boyfriend is right there next to us, I guess his not the cause. Anyway I ask her what is wrong and with tear filled eyes she says that she's just very stressed. It's a combination of money problems, studies, and renting her own place that's got her all in a fit.
I have faith in God and my religion, so when she asked me why it seemed that as soon as she had money things like fees, car problem, and loan issues popped up leaving her broke, I told her there's two reasons :
a) God knows that more money would cause more problem to her
b) her money is not "Berkat" meaning blessed due to a lifestyle that is not Islamic.
an Islamic lifestyle is a way of life that revolved around serving God, and completing ones obligations as a Muslim like prayer ( 5 times a day), good deeds, and staying away from what is forbidden. When ones daily routine is based on these actions then everything that happens is with Gods blessing, and Guidance.
my sis asked me if I pray 5 times a day, and I told her I did. It was a lie. I'm not trying to justify telling a lie, but I was giving advice and if I had said I didn't complete my 5 daily prayers the whole point of my advice would have been ignored. I feel very hypocritical. But if that lie will get my sister thinking when she gets home about her priorities, and responsibilities to God then so be it.
I have learned a lesson long forgotten, thought to me by my dad which is one must lead by example. I have 4 brothers and sisters. Being the eldest it's my responsibility to lead by example. Insyaallah ( God willing ) I will find the strength to keep to my convictions.
P.S : the Movie "Boogeyman" sucked big time and was a total disappointment.
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