{"id":186451,"date":"2025-12-11T16:29:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T16:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=186451"},"modified":"2025-12-11T19:27:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T19:27:57","slug":"from-commissioning-to-marriage-bachelors-to-the-masters-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=186451","title":{"rendered":"From Commissioning to Marriage, Bachelor’s to Master\u2019s Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By, Elesa Zainal<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOMBAK, 9 December 2025: The journey of graduates of Bachelor in Arabic Language and Literature, Muhammad Darul Naim bin Abdul Mutalib and Arifah Aisyah binti Ariffadilah, is a story of discipline, resilience and shared purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both received their scrolls together during the seventh session of the 41st IIUM Convocation Ceremony on 9 December at the Main Hall of IIUM Cultural Centre (ICC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naim\u2019s final year was especially remarkable. He was recognised as the Best Cadet of Reserve Officer Training Unit (ROTU) Army IIUM during the Istiadat Pentauliahan Diraja PALAPES Universiti Awam ke-43, while simultaneously completing his undergraduate studies, stepping into married life, and enrolling in a master\u2019s degree programme with his wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balancing ROTU responsibilities with his undergraduate studies required strict time management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naim stressed the importance of discipline and time management, \u201cThe key is professionalism. Everyone has the same 24 hours. What matters is how you delegate your time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naim also reminded students that while university is often associated with relationships, academics must remain the priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour parents sent you to study. Study hard, play hard, but do not mix everything else until you lose focus,\u201d he advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aisyah added that life will be full of distractions, but staying secured to one\u2019s goals is what matters most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their first meeting was unexpected and emotional during foundation studies. Naim shared that their years of studying together strengthened their understanding and trust. As they were continuing their master\u2019s together, marriage felt like a natural next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now pursuing their master degree together, the couple planned to continue until PhD and hopes to return to IIUM as academicians.***<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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