Special Instincts

it was such a long wait. the 8 hrs transit in Bahrain seems like forever.
I did not bring any USDs to spend on anything.
so i sat on one corner and read the Quran.
its ok to read the Quran in public places in the middle east, you don't feel so awkward.
its sort of a normal thing, sometimes you feel ashamed of yourself for not holding the Quran with you while travelling.

in Malaysia, its different. a prominent muslim contry that has achieved so much, the latest is sending the first Muslim to space on a mission.
Reading the Quran in public transports or public places seems so awkward.
Maybe the Malaysians think the Quran is to sacred to be read just anywhere.
the truth is, they feel that the Quran is too sacred that it should be read only on certain days of the week, understood only by certain people who has certain certifications.

the truth is, the Quran is sent to everyone, and everyone should strive to learn and understand it.

i think that Quran should be read anywhere, anytime you feel like reading it. because the instinct to even remember or having the feeling to read the Quran is a special gift. a gift from the One who sent it to us.