Some may hold the narrow view that without attending school, one cannot be educated. But learning is far more than just formal schooling—learning is about life itself. From the very moment we take our first breath in this world, we are already learning. We learn how to nurse, how to walk, how to love, how to read, and even now, we continue to learn. Life is, indeed, a never-ending journey of learning.

I once came across a post on social media—its source unknown—but it stuck in my head. It said, “The Japanese believe you have three faces. The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends and family. The third face, you never show to anyone.”

So here I am, sharing with you my progress as I continue to learn far from home, reflecting on how this journey may influenced all three faces that I possess. I hope that one day, these faces will merge into one. One day, I hope you will see the same Mufti, whether I’m with my family, friends, or with you.