One thing that I expected most when I go for my orthodontic(that's braces for you laymen) appointment is that my dentist would ask me a random question while operating on my teeth. And usually, he will ask me with a probe in my mouth and my mouth wide open, so you can imagine how ridiculous I feel when answering his question demands me conveying my point of view. So I will tell you how I manage to do that.
Dr : So Sandy, one question. Between going to an Islamic lecture and attending class at the same time, which would you choose? Go.
Me : Ahhending hlass (Attending class). *struggling*
Dr : Why? (still not aware, fixing my braces as if talking to a gibberish patient is normal)
Me : Hecause hit his hai heshonsihility (Because it is my responsibility)
Dr : I see.
All the time I was afraid I might spit on him accidentally but enough on that.
So, he ask me that because he was worried for his one student who skipped clinical session just to attend an Islamic lecture all the way in KL and he was worried that the student might not meet his/her requirement to pass so yeah, his worries are understood.
My reason for saying that, is not because I say that attending Islamic lectures are not important. Yes, it is good but it is not a compulsory to attend the lecture. Attending your classes/clinical sessions are compulsory, especially for us sponsored students. We have to fulfill our responsibility towards our parents, sponsors, and especially the community who have paid their taxes and will need our services when we graduate.
In everything we need to weigh what is more important and what is fardh(wajib) and what is not. The problem comes when we fail to understand what comes first and the result always ended with us losing something. Of course, I am not implying that I am always right. Sometimes I too can be clouded by my own wants but yes, thinking about what will happen if I don't fulfill my responsibility helps set me back on track.
Set your priorities, but base your priorities on your responsibilities and not your wants.
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