Minggu
Ta’aruf Sesi 2013/2014
Alhamdulillah, it is that time of year again,
where you have to leave your family to continue your jihad in the field of
study. This year 2013, The Sultanate of Brunei has decided to send off
approximately around 47 new students to Egypt.
Arrival
The first flight was safely
arrived on the 21st of November 2013, followed by the second trip on
the 22nd of November 2013, the third trip was on the 23rd
Of November and the last trip was on the 4th of February 2014.
At the time of their arrival, almost all of the
seniors continuously welcomed the new-comers with warm hugs and lovely
greetings. A bus was provided to shelter the new comers to their new home.
By
the time they reached Dar As-Salam building, a short briefing was given to
them by Tuan Hj Daud about safety and few simple rules during their times here.
He emphasized that students must follow all the commandments made by the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam.
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Ice-breaking
In the evening, an ice-breaking session had been
conducted by the Students’ Association Welfare to get to know more about the
new comers and it was just another way of saying ‘Ahlan Wasahlan’ from the seniors
to their juniors.
The occasion was opened up by a recitation of Ummul Kitab and a
forum was organised by the Students’ Association Welfare which was aimed to raise
awareness among students of the danger of cult, to step up our faith and not to be
influenced by any of it.
It was indeed a very beneficial forum for
youngsters especially for us whom would play important roles as leaders when we
returned to our homeland.
Egyptian Arabic Class
During the Minggu Ta’aruf , there was an
intensive learning of the local egyptian language held by the Students’ Association Welfare for
the new-comers.
It was organised to enhance their language skills and
communications and also to foster some basic knowledge into them.
The class was
tutored by Ustaz Azrin, Ustaz Saifullah and Ustaz Shadi. At the end of the day,
the new-comers managed to pick up some ‘Ammi vocabularies aiding them to
communicate with the surroundings easily.
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| Ustaz Shadi |
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| Ustaz Azrin |
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| Ustaz Saifullah |
Tour around campus
The next day, they were brought around the
campus to keep them on track about their studies. In addition, the seniors then
taught them how to take a cab to the desired destinations and to avoid being
cheated on. These measures were taken to show the significant of communication
skills and being observant to the places.
Later that evening, there was a friendly-match
between the seniors and juniors. The new-comers were brought to Markaz
As-syabab to play netball for the girls, whilst the boys played football on the
other area.
Besides bringing closer the ukhwah to the line, the match was held
to foster them with some healthy life-style. It was a fun night for everyone
especially among the juniors, as it was the first game ever played ever since
they set their foot in Egypt.
Closing Ceremony
On the 26th November 2013, a closing
ceremony of “Minggu-Ta’aruf” was held by
the new-comers themselves. Before the event started, everyone worked as a team
in preparing the meal for the event (known as Rewang). It was aimed to bring
closer the ukhwah between the new-comers and to adapt them to the lifestyle
here.
The ceremony was opened up by a recitation of
Surah Al-Fatihah by Muhammad ‘Ammar Fashan, followed by a lovely speech from
Mohd. Afif as the Chairman of that event, thanking the seniors for all the guidance
that was given to them. Not to forget, a welcoming speech by the guest of
Honour that day, Ustaz Haji Mohammad Hisyam.
After that, there were honorary certificates
presentation from the Chairman to the Guests of Honour.
To lighten up the
event, a Tausyeh performance was also presented to the guests as an
entertainment that night.
Before dinner was served, Doa Selamat was recited by
Muhammad Izzat Izzudin which marked the end of the ceremony that day.
It was in fact a memorable night especially
among the new-comers to where their journey in Egypt had finally begun.
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| Preparations made before the event |
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| The guest of honor, Ustaz Hj Hisham being welcome by the students |
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| Guests on the event |
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| The chairman of the Taaruf week, Ustaz Md Amiruddin |
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| The head of religious unit, Ustaz Hazwan reciting the Doa Selamat |
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| One of the new students, Ak Md Syukri |
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| Ustaz Hj Hisham during his speech |
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| Tuan Hj Daud |
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| Tausyeh performance by the new students. |
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| Tausyeh performance by the new students. |
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| The chairman, Mohd Afif presenting the appreciation gift to the guest of honor. |
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| The new male students in a group photo. |
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| The vice-chairman, Nor Amal Syahira giving the appreciation gift to Ustazah Dk Hjh Hamidah |
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| Mohd Ammar Fashan reciting Surah Al-Fatihah |
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| Some seniors enjoying the dinner provided |
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| The female new students |
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| The new students in a group photo |
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| The new students in a group photo |
By Nur Syasya binti Rossiman
