last friday.
i was buying few books from this islamic store.
which is my only source if i feel like buying religious books.
for me or as gifts to others.
then when i was about to pay at the counter.
the usual akhi Samer wasn't there.
the owner.
but there was a younger guy instead,
around my age.
he promptly asked me, whether i am from malaysia.
i replied yes.
then he wanted to ask a question.
i replied, "sure, go ahead".
The cashier :
"why muslims from malaysia are practicing like real muslims? better than those long beards pakistanis or arabs, what is the secret?"
I was literally stunned and speechless.
because I wasn't sure what his questions were referring to. but I replied :
"In what context brother?"
Then he pointed out an example :
"I went to furqan's for fajr's prayer and half of the jamaah were malaysians"
(furqan is one of the mosques nearby)
I took some time to think. Because I kinda have the answer but I wasn't sure. My reasoning cognition was considering many factors at one time. But somehow I think I get one of the possible reasons. Thus, I replied :
"It could be the usrah, or halaqah which keep the guys on purpose"
Then he put a big smile on his face, He replied by nodding his head :
"Yes, that really make sense, a very good point"
Conversation ended with greetings. Jzklh.