Calling Me Softly

by Norhafsah Hamid

'Calling Me Softly' is a personal journey in getting to know the exemplary lifestyle of Allah's Messenger Muhammad pbuh as a role model man, as a teacher, as a husband, as a friend, as a leader and as a prophet of Allah. The author tries to retrace the footsteps of this great man. She shares her struggles in applying the prophetic teachings and how it has affected her life. Holding on to the saying 'Islam is simple', she set out on a road of discovery.

139 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2018

About the author

Norhafsah Hamid was born in 1973 and received primary and secondary education in Malaysia. She then proceeded to pursue her studies in United Kingdom until she graduated with a law degree from Reading University, United Kingdom. She completer her Bar in Malaysia and went back to United Kingdom to work for a year. She then came back to Malaysia to commence her practice as an Advocate and Solicitor, specializing in civil litigation matters. She completed her Diploma in Syariah & Legal Practise and has been handling various Syariah matters.

Currently she has taken a break from civil practise and co-founded an NGO called 'Nadi Anissa Muslim Women Organisation. she now dedicates her time to her family and Islam.

Reviews

[Aina Hilmi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buku nipis sahaja tapi suka dengan pengisiannya. Nampak simple. Penulis terangkan Islam secara asas. Bagus untuk mereka yang baru nak berhijrah jadi lebih baik. Kadang kita nak sangat berdakwah pada orang tapi macam tak cukup perkataan nak luah. Maksudnya blank - tak ada idea.

"So speak to him in soft words. May be, he accepts the advice or fears (Allah)." (Surah Toha : 44)

Ayat ini.. beliau ceritakan pengalaman lalu sewaktu kecil. Beliau seorang yang lasak dan nakal. Sehingga pernah ada ibu / bapa saudara yang ucap taawuz bila beliau lalu di depan mereka.

Malah, ustaz ustazah di sekolah lebih gemar ugut dengan "Berdosa masuk neraka" , guna dendaan dan lain-lain tanpa memberi gambaran baik tentang Allah dan Islam.

Kesannya, beliau hanya ikut Islam sekadarnya kerana tak rasa keindahan Islam. Tapi semakin menginjak dewasa, Allah beri hidayah dan beliau mula menggali ilmu, belajar dan mengamalkannya.

Ia sesuatu yang berbeza.

Pesannya bercakaplah dengan lemah-lembut dan fokus menerangkan keindahan Islam kepada orang.

Ada banyak lagi topik yang beliau coretkan dan ini hanya salah satu daripadanya. Membaca buku begini membuatkan kita muhasabah juga. Ambil mana yang baik dan amalkan.

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[Aiza Idris (biblio_mom) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its my first re-read for this book and I still like it. It has many useful reminders. A light and easy read.

[Wan Asma Wan Omar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mashaa allah,i felt like the book talks to me deeply.Well done norhafsah hamid,indeed she is my favourite author and her character more or less resemble myself,alhamdulillah

[Miraeeei · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Once the soul has fallen in love with his or her Creator, he or she will naturally leave the negative vibes and strive harder to please God. The heart and soul of the person will only be drawn to the good and the positive vibration"

Buku ini sangat menepati tajuknya : calling me softly. Terasa seperti sedang berbicara dgn sahabat baik yg sangat dipercayai. Bahasa yg digunakan sangat ringkas dan mudah difahami. Tapi saya masih curious siapakah the wise old man yg dibicarakan dalam buku ni😂 Dialah yg seperti sahabat baik yg sedang menasihati kita.
Buku ni lebih kepada self-help versi islamik. Banyak sangat dalil dan hadis yg disertakan tapi dalam keadaan mudah difahami dan ringkas. Sangat seronok untuk dibaca lagi lagi bila iman kita sedang dalam keadaan yang kurang baik. Penulis banyak menekankan bahawa islam ini indah dan mudah tetapi bukan untuk kita mudah mudahkan.

[Rozaini Haji · Rating 4 out of 5]

Touching the core of my heart. A brilliant piece!

Each and every of us has our ups and down. It is brilliant to connect every significant moment with related verses from Al Quran and hadith. After all, Quran is the love letter from our Creator to us. Not only it serve as manual but also reassurance when we are in doubt, pacifier when are in fear, and guidance when we are lost.

The best part was, the author was not preaching but she was only telling her experience in her journey of life.

Keep on writing for we need more Yasmin Mogahed in this world!

[aliaareadstoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second unplanned purchase from the author, and yet, the contents surprised me the same! I never thought that it would keep me company towards a journey of life which seems simple to practice, but often forgotten.

Without plan as well, I keep talking about the good reminders I got from this book to my friends so they could benefit from them, and some planned to purchase this book too!

My favourite chapter? 18 & 27. Why? You gotta read it to find out 😉

[Faraa Musa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calling me softly is generally about the writer personal journey in getting to know the exemplary lifestyle of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a role model man, as a teacher, as a husband, as a friend, as a leader and as a messenger of Allah. The author shares her struggles in applying the prophetic teachings and how it has affected her life. Indeed, Islam is simple.

[Huaaa97 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read the book and like other book from the same author, it is an easy read and a good reminder to all of us. I would recommend it if you are looking for a quick read and a reminder of your daily life. An advice if I may is, read it when you are ready. So, that it won't be too heavy material for you

[Irni Farid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Islam is simple. Islam is a way of life. The book is a sharing by the author on her personal journey and the lessons she learnt. I like simple books. Calling me softly is one of those books. I particularly love Chapter 25 Strangers and Friends as well as the last chapter Secrets of the Nights.

[HH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guidance come from the al-Mighty. Whatever our actions; are truly dependent on our intentions.
Allah knows best. Allah the All-knowing and most merciful.

[Wan Nor Hanifah Hidayah Hanifah Hidayah Wan Kamaruddin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book with simple explaination about Islam.

The writer share her struggle in understanding Islam and the writer show us how beautiful Islam is.

[Haliza Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read for reflection