How Nur Hazizah learnt that faith need not divide a family

Nur Hazizah Indrasafri, a 24-year-old from Sintok, Kedah, was largely raised by her 72-year-old grandmother, Ng King Fong, after her parents' separation. Despite the challenges Nur Hazizah faced growing up, her grandmother's unwavering support was a constant presence throughout her life. Ng, a Buddhist, shares a close relationship with her granddaughter despite their different faiths, as both Nur Hazizah and her grandmother respect each other's religious beliefs.

Nur Hazizah, who is Muslim, prays at home, and her grandmother ensures that the food in the household is halal. This harmonious coexistence of different faiths within the family has taught Nur Hazizah the importance of respecting others' beliefs while allowing them the freedom to practice them with care and understanding. Although her grandmother and her mother were unable to attend her recent university registration at Universiti Utara Malaysia, Nur Hazizah's support network expanded to include a friend's family, who provided the necessary support as she embarked on her new educational journey.

For Nur Hazizah, family is not defined by shared circumstances or common beliefs, but rather by the care and respect shown by those who stand by her through thick and thin.