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Bee Series: Bee-lieve in Yourself

Iyad Perdaus / Bee Series: Bee-lieve in Yourself

Welcome to a brand new year of Bee Recharged – your monthly pick-me-up for wellness, growth, and self-care. In this refreshed 2025 edition, we explore how to bloom from within across the seasons, from digital detoxes to spiritual resets during Ramadan, to heartfelt reunions during Hari Raya.

Part 1: A Fresh Start – Declutter, Hydrate, Blossom

As the year kicks off, so should our energy. The first issue of Bee Recharged reminds us that taking care of our digital space is as important as our physical one. Start by:

  • Unsubscribing from emails you never read

  • Organising apps and folders

  • Refreshing your wallpaper to something calming

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt

And don’t forget to hydrate! A simple glass of water can boost productivity by 14% – especially when infused with lemon or cucumber. It’s a small act with big results.

To celebrate new beginnings, why not immerse yourself in nature? Take a break and recharge your creativity with a stroll through the Spring Blossoms at Gardens by the Bay – it’s a visual and emotional renewal like no other.

Part 2: Recharge During Ramadan – Balance, Reflection, and Giving

Ramadan is often a time of increased responsibilities and spiritual demands. This issue reminds us that slowing down is a strength, not a weakness.

“It’s all about reassessing our priorities and making time to refresh our mind, body, and soul.”

Here’s how you can recharge during the holy month:

  • Reconnect spiritually: Take quiet time for reflection and prayer.

  • Balance your commitments: Allow yourself grace when things get overwhelming.

  • Give back: Through PERDAUS’ Ramadan FoodAid, you can support low-income families with:

    • Goodie bags for elderly residents

    • Grocery vouchers and Raya treats

    • Ramadan packs for families in Bukit Batok and Bedok

Podcast recommendation:
Tune in to Iyad Includes: Sweet Ramadan Vibes for reflections on how children experience and appreciate this special month.

Enrichment tip:
Attend spiritually uplifting talks, such as the one by SimplyIslam on 11 March – it might be just what your heart needs.

Part 3: Recharge for Raya – Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Family

Ramadan closes with the joyous celebration of Hari Raya, but don’t let the rush of festivities drain you. This edition centres on three emotional recharges:

Gratitude Recharges the Mind

Recognise your blessings – big and small – and watch positivity and resilience grow.

Forgiveness Recharges the Heart

Let go of resentment. Whether giving or seeking forgiveness, it brings inner peace.

Family Bonds Recharge the Soul

Reunions aren’t just about food and greetings. They’re an opportunity to reconnect deeply with those who form your circle of strength.

Experience healing through sacred music:
Don’t miss the Qasidah performance by Madeehul Mustafa – Singaporean students from Syria – at Esplanade’s Tapestry of Sacred Music (4–5 April 2025). Let their soulful melodies lift your heart.

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes – including you.”
— Anne Lamott

Final Thoughts

Bee Recharged isn’t just a series – it’s a mindset. Whether you’re entering a new year, observing Ramadan, or celebrating Raya, each season gives us an invitation to pause, realign, and recharge.

Embrace stillness.
Embrace connection.
Embrace your growth.

Mr Safarin Amerudin:

Appointed 23 April 2021

Mr Safarin is an active member of PERDAUS in 1995 starting off his volunteering endeavours even from his youth days. His dedication to community service is indeed remarkable as he stands by the motto of “Be good and be of service to others”. His leadership strength is viewed in the various appointment roles under the council of PERDAUS and now with the formation of the CLG, as its director of service. Mr Safarin has industry experience as an engineer, managing the development, commissioning and support of software applications for the education sector since 2004.

Mr Muhammad Hairudin Bin Abdul Hamid:

Appointed 23 April 2021

Mr Hairudin majored in Human Resource Management and is trained in Electronics Engineering with 18 years industry experience across various sectors spanning operations management, training and development. As a certified practitioner of Humanistic Neuro-Linguistics Psychology and Lumina Sparks Personality Profiling, he works with human modalities and personalities incorporating skills for useful collaborations across cultures and beliefs. Mr Hairudin has an acute sense of commitment and leadership capacities focusing his efforts on helping charitable based organisations as platform to contribute. Mr Hairudin started volunteering and outreach work with faith based organisations and mosque groups from his youth days.

Mr Mohammad Taufiq Bin Mohamed Ismail:

Appointed 23 April 2021

Mr Mohammad Taufiq works in the social service sector serving the Muslim community with the wealth of knowledge and experiences in the Islamic field of training. He has been a valuable member of the PERDAUS council setting direction and providing guidance for the implementation of quality programmes beneficial to the community. Mr Taufiq has also sat in numerous grassroots committee as an outreach to the larger network of people needing support.

Ms Zarina Begam Binte Abdul Razak:

Appointed 29 December 2023

Ms Zarina was Iyad Perdaus’s pioneer volunteer and since 2015, she is a key appointment holder at Perdaus Council. Her 30 years of industrial practices has served over 10,000 clients in the areas of Islamic wealth, corporate benefits, instructional design and training as an accredited family life consultant for several worldwide evidence-based relationship tools like Prepare Enrich and Positive Parenting Program. Ms Zarina sits on several Boards for social groups in her endeavour to uplift the community’s competencies, making her a versatile asset to have in the organisation.


Mr Mohd Azhar Bin Khalid:

Appointed 29 December 2023

Mr Azhar is a highly qualified individual with competencies in the field of strategic thinking, financial expertise as well as industry knowledge in fields of media and accountancy. His experiences are wide ranging and he has spent many years contributing to community work. Mr Azhar has been on PERDAUS board and is instrumental in looking at key target areas to bring the organisation to better strategic focus.