Welcome Daphne a.k.a. Dahlia Eleanor Iking

Assalamualaikum to all readers and Dahlia Iking.

Yes, you read it right. Daphne Iking or her Muslim name, Dahlia Eleanor Iking has embracing Islam in her life months ago, according to reliable sources it's in January. But I just heard it from a friend of mine last week (so 2000 and late. Haha). I was astonish. Shock in delighting way. Alhamdulillah, Muslims has another new member, welcome with warm and open heart.

Dahlia Eleanor Iking

This entry is specially dedicated to her simply because she's a public figure. She's a model and also the hostess for one of breakfast show in Malaysia. I know that she's not the only TV personality or anybody that converted to Islam but as a public figure, I really hope that she can be a good role model (sooner than later) as a good muslimah to other muallaf (people who just converted Islam). I also pray to Allah that she'll be strong in going through daily basis as Muslimah in her life. I know how hard it is to be a new comer since my father himself was a Chinese and he converted Islam few years before he met my mother. It was tough not to have someone to walk beside him through thick and thin when he'd been cast away from his family. (We reconcile back again years after that).

Dahlia Iking, I can say that she's very lucky to have family who understands and respect her decision. Now that she's the better half of Azmi Abdul Rahman, I pray that she'll be a very good wife and have someone to refer to should she encounter any question about Islam. 

Dear Dahlia,

If you ever cross this entry, I hope you're not upset I'm writing about you. I once saw you at the Curve, Damansara last year I think (or last two years, couldn't retrieve the memory precisely) and I said to my cousin, "Hey, that lady, Daphne Iking" and we walk briskly for you're just like other celebrity I bumped into everytime I go there.. Now that you're on of our sisters in Islam, I feel that I have to write this to welcome you.

I hope your saying about embracing Islam is sincere and I know you've done a lot of research in order to get ahold of the truth. I'm glad the right path apparently unearthed. Please do remember that Allah is always with you, only if you believe so. And rememberence of Allah (zikrullah) will bring serenity to your heart and soul.

"Oleh itu mintalah ampun kepada Allah dari perbuatan syirik, kemudian kembalilah kepadaNya dengan taat dan tauhid. Sesungguhnya Tuhanku sentiasa dekat, lagi sentiasa memperkenankan permohonan hambaNya" (Surah Hud 11:61)

It's just that I find it unease sometimes to hear people talking about you saying that "Oh, she converted to Islam just by the name". As an educated TV personality, I'm again, hoping that you don't do such mistakes like any other few Malay artists, as bold as brass, show sinful attitude to the public.


Please don't compare their life with you. I know you have your own demeanor of intellect woman personality. I always admire those who have open heart and open mind. I strongly believe you can carry the title of good muslimah. You're not typical, I read your blog, it is so inspiring and stirring. Thus, anything that you do, I am certain will give an impact, even a tiny action you did.


I love my mum's once told me: "Umi (we call her umi, meaning 'ibuku') belajar dengan ustaz tadi (she go to Al-Quran class every weekdays), ustaz bacakan dari kitab bahawa agama Islam adalah agama wahyu, ia turun dari langit, agama yang sangat suci, terus dari Allah melalui wahyu yang malaikat Jibrail sampaikan...."


.......Of course, my mum just don't stop there.


Wallahu'alam..


PS: I would like to write to you personally if I've been given a chance.






Sincerely, 
-nuha-