When ignorance is a bliss.
The piggy back ride in Maher Zain's Insha'Allah MV made me remember something which I've forgotten for a very long time.
Whenever dad prays, I will quietly watch him from a distance. One day dad asked whether I wanted to pray with him. I didn't know what praying was. All I knew was he was reciting things in a language I couldn't understand.
Dad spread a prayer mat next to his and began praying. I tried to follow his movements, and when I couldn't see clearly, I will edge closer to him to the point that I was almost touching him. I was still a child; a highly inquisitive child for that matter.
That night mum reprimanded me. Dad overheard and he spoke calmly to mum in their room. Although it happened a long time ago, and I knew I wasn't supposed to listen to their conversation, I briefly heard dad saying;
My parents are home. :)
The piggy back ride in Maher Zain's Insha'Allah MV made me remember something which I've forgotten for a very long time.
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Whenever dad prays, I will quietly watch him from a distance. One day dad asked whether I wanted to pray with him. I didn't know what praying was. All I knew was he was reciting things in a language I couldn't understand.
Me :: I can't. I don't know what you read when you're praying.
Dad :: You don't have to read anything. Just follow me. That is good enough. :)
Dad spread a prayer mat next to his and began praying. I tried to follow his movements, and when I couldn't see clearly, I will edge closer to him to the point that I was almost touching him. I was still a child; a highly inquisitive child for that matter.
That night mum reprimanded me. Dad overheard and he spoke calmly to mum in their room. Although it happened a long time ago, and I knew I wasn't supposed to listen to their conversation, I briefly heard dad saying;
I asked her to pray with me. If anybody needs reprimanding, it is me. Reprimand me for doing my duty as a dad who is trying to guide his daughter towards God.
My parents are home. :)
10.14am Malaysian Time
5 comments:
Haha, I remember praying by my mum when i was little..
i'm a bit confused, and if you dont mind my asking, why did your mum reprimand you?
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As-salaamu'alaykum dearest Hajar,
What a wonderful post!!! Thank you for sharing.
Insha'Allah your dad will benefit each time you pray your salaat :)
Love Farhana
Muslimah :: Welcome to the blog sis! My mum thought I was disturbing my dad. I was quite a brat during my younger days. LOL~
Sketched Soul :: Wa'alaikum'as'salam dearest Farhana! I sincerely hope so. :D
Salam,
Your Dad is great!!
Wassalam Sis Najeeba. Masha'Allah, he really is! I miss your black-board! :)
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