Truthfully, I never expected to further my study here in IIUM. As we all know, IIUM is one of the best universities in Malaysia. And I always thought that I will never good enough to be here when I first entered this university. I feel so insecure with myself if I've ever made the right decision to stay. But then, as time passes by, I started to realize that IIUM is actually the right place for me to gain knowledge, and at the same time to improve myself to be a better person. And now, I am gladly to say that I am truthfully very proud and honored to have the opportunity to study here. IIUM is one of universities in this country that practicing high Islamic values. This is what makes IIUM different from other universities, thus make it so special. All my friends would say that I am so lucky to be here. And what can I say is that I am so grateful for all the knowledge and experience that I got from this university for the past 4 years. Thank you so much to all my beloved lecturers who have taught me well in this university. I'm truly appreciated that.
I have learnt a lot of things in my life, and IIUM's basically one of the main factor which contributed to develop myself as a Muslim. It changed me to be a better person, responsible, and Alhamdulillah, to have a deep understanding on Islam. I know that I am not perfect because nobody does, hence I never stopped myself from learning. Even in the first verses of the Quran which I remember began with the word: ''Read. Read in the name of thy Lord who created; (He) created the human being from blood clot. Read in the name of thy Lord who taught by the pen: (He) taught the human being what he did not know." I believe that education is vital for everyone.
In IIUM's, I have better understanding on Islam through all the IRK's subjects offered by the university. Even though I am from different department, but the university required students to complete at least 8 IRK's subjects. I think this is a very good platform introduced by the university to students from different department to learn more about Quran, sunnah, hadith, fiqh, aqidah, ethics and so on so forth. I believe that I won't get the same opportunity to learnt all these things at other places. IIUM's also give me the advantage to read and understand Arabic language. I never have knowledge on Arabic language before since I am not from religious school like most students, and its quite challenging for me at first. But now I am quite satisfied with my knowledge on Arabic.
Being a student here also had changed me a lot. I restrict myself from mix freely with the opposite gender, preventing myself from doing bad things, behave myself, respect others, stop saying bad things and the most important thing is to take care of my solat and at least to pray at the early time. What can I say is that, I am like a different person after I've started to study here, in a good way of course :)
All in all, I love to be in this university, and I am going to miss the Islamic environment that I can't never found at other places. IIUM's has given me hope, knowledge, and opportunity for me to be a better person.
Luqman
First and foremost, IIUM developed my confidence and self-esteem. Before enrolled in IIUM, I am a very shy person, having to discuss everything in minute voice, and an alien to public speaking. But IIUM has helped me change that by providing enough training and knowledge to urge me into going on public. I believe that if a man want to change a world, he has to first change himself, and I know it starts from me.
Secondly, though it is hard to admit, IIUM does help me expanding my social circle. Before, I am not used to talking or socializing with a person from different cultural background. Then, being exposed to many here, I can't help but being friend with them. Much to my surprise, they are very friendly and accepting. To date, I have about several friends that I can count on and I would hang out regularly. As a muslim, I believe that all muslims are connected regardless of color. So, IIUM has been a platform for me to start expanding my social circle to learn more about my brothers with different cultural background.
Next, it is impossible not to talk about how courses offered here helped me as a Muslim. Subjects that I found most helping are the literature courses. Literature helps me understanding the world of others by providing ways to put myself into their shoes. Literature also helps me to put things in different perspectives; things that I never knew I could do. Before this, I only see things in one way, my way. In literary course, I am exposed to alternatives to see things in various ways.
Izzahar
IIUM in a way, helped me to develop my understanding towards the deeper meaning of being a Muslim. I now understand what is the meaning of being a true Muslim, far more stretched than just praying 5 times a day, fasting and reading Al-Quran. Islam teaches us not to judge people, and it shows in subjects I've taken.
Ikhtilat between the men and women is also one of the things I strengthened since in IIUM. Since IIUM is quite strict with its regulations that is similar to those taught in Islam, I comprehend what are the needs and limitations when it comes to socializing between gender.
Next is the implementation of Asma ul Husna at the beginning of the day. I find this very intriguing and unique as I never heard as wise elsewhere. The sound of people chanting God's name in the early morning helps me calming myself, and to date, I even memorized the entire 99 Allah's name.
I would add more, but most of the things are already mentioned by my friends, so it is safe to say that IIUM has changed we all towards being better Muslims, and with that I conclude.
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