Amar Razali

Assalamu'alaykum Warahmatullah Wabarakatuh;

Abang Yu (my second brother in family) got married last week. The 'akd was held at his wife's house at Kemaman last week, and yesterday (Friday) their marriage ceremony was held at my house at Batu Burok, Kuala Terengganu. Papa gave me a very surprised call early yesterday morning and I didn't expect that since I was preparing for my midterm exam at noon on that day. For the first time yesterday I have a chat with Kak Madihah. I knew just a little about her, since I didn't have chance to meet or talk to her directly before, but I knew that Abang Yu got engaged with her early in February this year.

When I came back to Malaysia 3 months ago, mama did show me some pictures of her taken during the engagement ceremony. But I never have chance to meet with her since my holiday in Malaysia was too short.

I realized that I was the only member in family missing during the wedding ceremony. Same thing, again. When Abang Mir (my eldest brother) got married back in 2004, I could not present during his wedding ceremony because I had to be at Perlis for national debate competition. It should be a memorable wedding ceremony for me to remember since he is my eldest brother and he was getting married! It was a hard decision, my passion in debating was too much during those years, and it was my last year in high school. I hope that worth it since that year alhamdulillah we managed to go to the final stage in that competition which was the first in our school history. But the exchange for that was something priceless as well.

Now, this time, it's Abang Yu's turn. He was getting married this year. Congratulations to Abang Yu and Kak Madihah. Unfortunately for me, I could not make it again because it was too far away from my reach. I felt quite upset when both families decided to make the wedding ceremony during the time that I was not around. Although probably I am not important figure for this meaningful occasion, when it comes too family matters, then we are talking at something in different level. I wish to be there, to share the happiness, the love, and to show the support that we have towards each other in our family members.

I pray to Allah to bless Abang Yu and Kak Madihah marriage, and may He unite both of them in goodness. Ameen.