the authors

Ahmad Arif Hussin was born in Kuala Lumpur on February 1986. His early education was in Kelana Jaya before entering secondary level at SMK Seri Permata and MRSM Kuala Kubu Bharu. He is currently doing his degree in Medicine at Monash University, Clayton Campus Australia. Before leaving for overseas, he did his preparation at International Education Centre UiTM. His interests are in Literature, Psychology, Islamic History, English, and Mathematics/Physics. He has had experience in representing MRSM KKB in English and Malay debate, acting as director for the annual Winter Trip for 2008, and is now the member of the Academic and Welfare Bureau ISMA Australia (Victoria Branch).

Mohd Azmir Mohd Razli was born on September 1987 in Kota Bharu Kelantan. He had his early education in Seremban Negeri Sembilan before continuing his secondary learning at SMA Rembau (formerly known as SMRA Rembau) and Maahad Ahmadi Gemencheh, Negeri Sembilan. He also had done his preparation programme in Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia, Kolej Bahasa-Bahasa Antarabangsa before pursuing his degree in B.Ed TESOL at Macquarie University (currently in 3rd Year). His major interests are behavioural psychology, photography, Islamic literature, motivation, education and Islamic history. He has had experience in acting as Editor in Chief for his secondary school and college’s bulletins, representing Maahad Ahmadi in English speech and debate, as well as Malay public speech.

Hanan binti Othman was born on the 1st of April in Liverpool, England. She had her early education in Liverpool, England followed by Bandar Baru Bangi from standard three onwards before continuing her secondary learning in Kuala Selangor Sains Secondary School (KUSESS). She then did a one year preparation course with the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) at Sunway College before persuing her degree at Monash University, Clayton Campus, Australia. With a major in Geosciences, she is currently working as a geoscientist with PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd. Her main interests are in education, motivation, mathematics, atmospheric science, and of course, rocks. She holds a black belt in Taekwondo and loves outdoor activities. Back in Australia, she was the website PIC for the Academic and Welfare Bureau ISMA Australia (Victoria Branch). She also has experiences in representing KUSESS in english debate, public speaking and scrabble.

about

Bismillahi walhamdulillah,

The blog has started as an aspiration from a brother, wanting for articles (of which are beneficial) to be written in English. Both of us are aware that he himself could do this; instead he has asked us to do it. After consulting and discussing with us personally, both of us (the writers) have agreed to his request and then discussed among us, how we could make this possible.

At first, the request is to write a book, unfortunately that is quite too abrupt and both of us cannot make it. Then, there comes the blog idea where we would write and post what we have to share in our minds with you guys. Even at the discussion level, it is not an easy task to do, as we have to decide what, how to write, and even the name of the blog.

Hence, in the name of Allah, here it is; ‘Ordinary People Extraordinary Minds’, we would do our best to write what comes from our heart and knowledge we have learned so it may serve you readers best. We seek guidance from Allah, may He be with us in doing this task, and is counted as the bits and pieces of da’wah efforts.

JazakumUllahu khayran katsiira~

Warm regards,

emir.abu.khalil
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