Today is 2 of 30 days of Ramadan and i am proud that i was able to do all 5 calls of prayer. Syukur Alhamdulilah. For this is the first time in my 29 years of existence that I managed to do it. I don't mean to brag but this is an accomplishment that i never thought i was capable of. And i hope that i would be able to continue doing this on my off days and In Shaa Allah, i will read the Quran as well during this blessed month. Amin.
Unfortunately, we are in the midst of the Covid situation which makes it even sadder to fast during this blessed month. In a way, Singapore is currently on 'Lockdown' or should i say, 'StayHomeSG' till slightly after Eid. It is not the same as every other year, i don't mind not having the bazaar and all. To me, this two months that is celebrated by us, Muslim is all about our families and loved ones.
I've always looked forward to the family gathering we have as we break our fast together. Going to mother's house a day before Eid to clean and neater up the house and also the first day of Eid, over at mother's place as we gather for a family photo which is a to do every Eid afternoon and of course, seek forgiveness from everyone in the family especially my mother and both my elder sister.
But that aside, i understand and i am fully aware of how bad this Covid situation is like. This isn't an issue that should be taken lightly either. And for the safety of our loved ones, it's best that we all stay at home in hopes that this virus would actually calms down before we have our celebration.
It's been awhile since i saw my mother and everyone else. I pray and hope that all this will pass and it will be okay again. It would take awhile for everything else to recover.
With that, Selamat menunaikan ibadah puasa.
Assalamualaikum.
