“ Allahuakbar, Allahuakbar.”, Ustaz Mad, the father of the baby, was very grateful as he called out the adhan for his third child. His cries could be heard cutting through the serenity of the early Friday morning. ![]() On 16 th January 1969 or equivalent to 27 th Syawal 1388, a baby boy was born in Kampung Goh Pauh, Kemaman, Terengganu. “ It all started when…” Grandpa Aki drew his breath and begins his story. “ I’m fine grandpa,” Sarah nods, turning her attention towards Grandpa Aki. If you’re tired or sleepy, just tell me, ok? You know how I am, once I’ve started on a story, it’s hard for me to stop…Haha.” Grandpa Aki joked and repositioned himself to sit comfortably. But since you asked for a story, I’ll tell you. “ I’m not sure whether it’s going to be your cup of tea. I love hearing your stories.” Sarah answered promptly. “ Hmm… it doesn’t matter even if it’s a long story. “ So Sarah, do you want to hear the short or long version of the story?” Grandpa Aki asked simply, stroking the head of his grandchild lovingly. But, let’s move to the wakaf over there, it’s so hot here in the verandah.” Grandpa Aki stands up, swiftly taking the hand of his grandchild as he strolls and leads the way to the gazebo in front of his house. It’s so much better than the stories you watch on Netflix. “ I’ve got the most fascinating story to tell. Grandpa Aki who was relaxing at the verandah of his house fixes his sarong as he chuckles at the request of his one and only grandchild. “ Do you have any interesting story to tell me? I’m tired of just reading books every day as grandma told me to…,” Sarah grumbled, then looking expectantly at her grandfather, beaming with hope. ![]() ![]() Mom and dad are always busy in KL.” She then looked around her, trying to turn her mind elsewhere, looking intently at the various traditional wood carvings of the twelve pillared structure and starts tapping her fingers on the floor. Scratching the dirt on the ground with her dinky toe, Sarah sighs slowly saying, “ Grandpa, I’m bored.
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