Salam Aidilfitri to all and many many apologies. Before I start, this article has nothing to do with Shaggy's song that comes with the same title with this post but nevertheless an acknowledgment towards all women in the world.
The world's Mother's Day, Women Day, St. Valentine's or whatever days related to appraisal for women is not around the corner but I just would like to stress out a thing that most of us tend to overlook in the midst of political blurry back home in Malaysia. Somehow, we tend to miss out an important figure behind every single occurence involving every great man.
The world's Mother's Day, Women Day, St. Valentine's or whatever days related to appraisal for women is not around the corner but I just would like to stress out a thing that most of us tend to overlook in the midst of political blurry back home in Malaysia. Somehow, we tend to miss out an important figure behind every single occurence involving every great man.
When our ex-premier, Tun Dr. Mahathir resigned as an Umno member, the one who follows immediately without any comments made was Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah, his life's soul. When the opposition leader, Dato' Seri Anwar being attack now and before with sodomy charges, the one who stood still beside him or outside the grill bars of Penjara Sungai Buloh is Dato Seri Wan Azizah. Same to do with all popular court cases such as the one involving Abdul Razak Baginda and Raja Petra Kamaruddin, where we could see their wives stood still on the ground in defending their husbands, unquestionably loyal. Maybe this is what Dr. Ismail (a USM visiting Professor to Kyoto U) tried to deliver in his several pep-talks to me towards pursuing early marriage and the benefits of living with a life's soul mate. For she will always be there in time of needs and compliments you in every situation (good times as well as bad times) especially when you chose to live a life involving a long solitary tough path (try Phd course in Japan as an instant example...).
In his series of advice to me and Ashraf (the common suspects) usually when we were driving (me driving, Ashraf co-piloting or vice versa), he tends to stress to us that all women are beautiful and the fact that a woman has to overcome endless obstacles in life compared to a man, do contribute to their desirable, strong and tough characteristic to support men in a companionship. A good candidate of your life's soulmate should accept you the way you are with open arms and an open heart. She conquers all and sacrificing herself, shows you signs that she is ready to put others needs before her own, symbolizing her ability to sacrifice for the family you are going to build together. The true beauty of a woman lies in her soul and not her curves. The unconditional love she possesses is mind boggling to many. The strength of a woman can not be described with words. It could be seen in the way she carries herself, her walk, her confidence, her sensuality, her self respect, the ability to walk with a smile and her head held high although at the same time, she is crying out loud deep inside, yet she is able to put all emotions aside and rise to any occasion. Maybe all of this is not directly from Dr. Ismail but I am sure that my own interpretations are nevertheless similar to what he is trying to say.
This Hari Raya, I wish to make peace to all. 'Honor the God, Love your women and defend your country' (Quoting Prince Hector in the movie Troy). May the transitions of power back home (Prime Minister Abdullah will step down next March for the sake of unity) were in favor of the new breed of Malaysian ultras. Maaf Zahir dan Batin.
