tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62828291084920014952024-03-13T13:17:26.887+00:00Golden AmanahPoetry with a messageMuslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-52120930073837216072012-09-04T23:41:00.001+01:002012-09-04T23:41:33.040+01:00Free flow 2 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">That
feeling of disappointment,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">It hurts,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">but it reminds you,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Patience
is a virtue in all circumstances,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Not just
when it suits you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">If you had
this, if you did that,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Maybe your
problems wouldn’t seem so large,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">You’re
struggling</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">you feel it<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Yet you
won’t give in to the sinking feeling<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">You refuse to</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">So you fight</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">and remind yourself<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">No
struggle lasts forever. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-66904700954451228252012-09-04T23:30:00.002+01:002012-09-04T23:30:38.387+01:00Free Flow 1 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">When you
have no more will, motivation, desire,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">It’s at
that point a decision is made,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">You push
through</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">with an extra source of strength you never even knew you possessed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">In
all honesty, it’s not yours,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">It’s His.
Your creator.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">He keeps
you going, when you stopped and gave up all hope.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">La hawla wa la quwatta
illa billahil aliyul adheem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">No power
or might except from Allah. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Check out the main page for another "Free Flow" piece. </span><br />
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Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-31095448918839848302012-08-21T13:45:00.001+01:002012-08-21T13:45:44.229+01:00Eid Mubarak !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Wishing all Golden Amanah readers a blessed Eid !<br />
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Keep all those still suffering in this world in your duas .<br />
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<img src="http://muslimvillage.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/eid-mubarak-2012.jpg" />
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Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-84171242910569478102012-07-24T11:41:00.004+01:002012-07-24T11:45:33.182+01:00Ramadan Mubarak !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I hope everyone is having a blessed Ramadan so far :)<br />
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The link below is a Ramadan piece I wrote for Muslimah Girl Magazine. It's titled 'What if every month was Ramadan ?" on page 41.<br />
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<a href="http://issuu.com/muslimahgirlmag/docs/august">http://issuu.com/muslimahgirlmag/docs/august</a>
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If the link doesn't go through, do let me know and I'll re-post it.<br />
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Keep the less fortunate, oppressed and those suffering in conflicts worldwide in your dua's (supplications) especially in this blessed month.<br />
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Stay Blessed<br />
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</div>Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-8739104103793478572012-07-15T16:20:00.001+01:002012-07-15T16:21:11.092+01:00New Piece<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Salam Alaikum all,<br />
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This piece was written and performed for an Open Mic Night in aid of the Teach Somalia Campaign.<br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><u><br /></u></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Check out more info on their Facebook page and to find out how to donate : </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/TeachSomaliaCampaign" style="background-color: white;">http://www.facebook.com/TeachSomaliaCampaign</a><br />
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Also follow them on twitter : @Teach_Somalia<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Untitled</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">The news
stopped giving focus,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">We stopped
giving focus,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Lost in
this dunya,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">We
returned to self-centeredness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">My heart
aches for humanity,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Our levels
of apathy <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Can be
scary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Everybody
is waiting on another to act,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Problem is
it leads to a severe LACK of action.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">“Its an African
problem,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"> “they’ll get the foreign aid,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Distancing
ourselves from the issue<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Because
they’re lands and seas away?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">The deen
teaches better than that<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">And tells
you to act,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">If not
with your heart,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Then with
your tongue or hands.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Raise
funds,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Raise
voices,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Make
plans,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Support
causes <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">We all
have a role to play<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">We are all
given a choice each day<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">If someone
were to cause you harm, will you not treat it?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">When one
part of the ummah hurts,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">We should
all be looking to heal it <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div>
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</div>Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-70068899201661716992012-07-01T17:08:00.001+01:002012-07-03T08:19:21.727+01:00New piece<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Written and performed for the IHijabi charity dinner, in aid of SOLACE (www.solaceuk.org)<br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 14pt;">What
are you waiting for ? <o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Stop
waiting,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">For that
eureka moment, or a burst of inspiration <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">And just
begin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">You will
never attain perfection,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">It is your
intention & excellence that will win. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">It is an
illusion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">That age
or circumstance<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Will bring
things into place,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Money is
not the solution to all of your problems,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Neither
culture, nor your race.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">The path
you choose today,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">The one
you decide to walk upon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Will not
only have your footsteps,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Mothers of
the believers,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Determined
and strong,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Have also
taken this journey<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">They faced
obstacles in their time,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Yet
despite the trials they were given<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Its their
Lord they turned to <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">To keep
their souls in line.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Aisha
faced gossip,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Khadija
faced poverty,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Asiyah
faced a tyrant husband,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Summayah
faced mortality,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">These
tests did not stop these sisters,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">But from
it, their iman grew in strength,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">They were
reminded the life of this world,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Does not
hold an eternal length.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Many
challenges faced,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Harsh
words spoken,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Should
never leave you feeling defeated or broken.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Take inspiration
from the ones who came before you<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Who persevered
with this deen and to it stayed true.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Muslim
women who laid the foundation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Through
living exemplary lives<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Sisters please
ask yourselves,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">What are
YOU leaving behind ?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Views, comments and share !</div>
</div>Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-46629619383020008002012-06-02T07:44:00.002+01:002012-06-02T07:45:35.856+01:00Topic close to my heart<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<u style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span></u><br />
<u style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Children of Gaza & Palestine</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">I come
across blue skies, a cool morning breeze<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Birds sing
their praise, the trees sway with ease<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">My mind
wanders, I increase in curiosity,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">What do
children of <st1:city w:st="on">Gaza</st1:city> & <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Palestine</st1:place></st1:city> see?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Their cloudless
skies coloured a lifeless grey<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">The birds
flew off & took their songs away<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">The ever
present stench of death, and physical abuse endured<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Food and water,
luxuries never fully stored.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">I walk
across my street and see a branch on the ground,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">My mind
plays back like a film <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Foot &
branch create a crack sound,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">I’m
reminded that precious olive trees that saw generations of life<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">are
crushed by Israeli soldiers in cruel swipes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Yet, still
their heads are held high<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">though
they may suffer and cry,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">looking no
less than dignified<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">soon
honour will arrive,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">from their
Lord most high<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Peace once
again to be given,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Check out a piece I wrote for MuslimahGirlMagazine on page 13 on Syria.<br />
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Wishing everyone a blessed Jumm'ah and a good weekend :)</div>Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-76664329020146174012012-04-18T13:06:00.000+01:002012-04-18T13:06:16.199+01:00New piece<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Apologies to readers & those checking in, as i had some much needed time away.<br />
In my break I wrote another piece for HabibiHalaqas.org which can be seen here : <a href="http://www.habibihalaqas.org/2012/04/dealing-with-lust-and-greed.html">http://www.habibihalaqas.org/2012/04/dealing-with-lust-and-greed.html</a><br />
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Sorry to all viewers for the delay. Expect a post very soon !</div>Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-71677230750343273102012-02-24T19:28:00.000+00:002012-02-24T19:31:22.599+00:00Jumm'ah Reminders - TEDx<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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An amazing piece by Mexican Muslim poet Mark Gonzales. Bringing together two different worlds, and the suffering of many Arab countries,the flow and lyrics capture your attention throughout.</div>
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</div>Deaths in Syria are on the increase and the stories about their treatment is getting worse, those who are protesting and those who aren't. <br />
This poem was made a while back but still holds relevant for Syria and other countries still suffering.<br />
Keep them in your prayers this Jumm'ah and every day that follows until they are free from this oppressive regime In sha Allah (God-willing).</div>Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-12388939492786494032012-02-11T21:19:00.000+00:002012-02-11T21:19:14.082+00:00Jumm'ah Reminders<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/GFgCilGxN8c?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A great reminder from Muhammad Al Shareef on the value of time and how to use it wisely to get the best of this life and the next In sha Allah.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Asalamu Alaikum everyone,<br />
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Apologies for a day late posting, but here is another new poem written for the website Habibi Halaqas, which provides webinars, articles and much more for sisters. Here is their link for more information : <a href="http://www.habibihalaqas.org/">http://www.habibihalaqas.org/</a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take this weekend to reflect and stay blessed.</div></div>Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-90586078822429219062012-02-03T17:06:00.000+00:002012-02-03T17:06:07.965+00:00A poem for I.F.A.M<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Asalamu Alaikum everyone. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">H</span><span lang="EN-US">ere is the poem i wrote for the Muslim organisation "<strong>Islam for a month"( I.F.A.M)</strong> an organisation created in July 2011 to give the correct understanding of Islam to Non- Muslims.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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Stay Blessed.</div>Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-48223316621131054162012-01-31T21:17:00.000+00:002012-01-31T21:17:22.999+00:00Jumm'ah Reminders<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/m4ljAM3AWUA?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A spoken word poetry piece by an American poet called QuadirLateef. You can find more of his videos on Youtube and also follow his twitter, @QuadirDaPoet.</div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">In sha Allah, poems will be posted when promised. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I'm still posting a Jumm'ah Reminder for last week as i want to share this amazing poem that speaks of the reality facing some men and women in our society.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">The blessings of a family,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">You can never compare,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">With countless stories to tell,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">And loving memories to share,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">There is no-one like them,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Each one created rare,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">From parents to siblings, </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Who show you they care.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Much our mothers have given,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Little we return,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">A lifetime they have sacrificed,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Paradise they have earned,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Value her for she is priceless,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Let her be aware,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">She’s worth more than the world’s riches,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Deserves more than what is here. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">When it seems you and your family oppose,</span></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Like you’re both on different sides,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Have patience with them and remember your Lord,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Know their love is deep inside,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Sometimes it’s declared openly,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Other times the words may hide,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">But the love is a bond none can copy,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">It is truly one of a kind.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Allah in His wisdom granted you this family,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Not facing this world alone,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Always a sibling to talk to,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Or a parent you can phone,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">But in Islam we are all brothers and sisters,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Who should help in highs and lows,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">It is not only blood that relates you,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">But your faith in life that grows.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">A gift from your creator,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">A unique relation made up above,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">There will never be anyone like them,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif";">Your family, a real love.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">For any topic requests, drop a comment or reach me at the e-mail address in the "About" section.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Keep your eyes out for a new poem this Friday I recently wrote for a dawah organisation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Stay Blessed.</span><br />
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Stay BlessedMuslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-58248538699979836562012-01-20T19:22:00.001+00:002012-01-28T08:26:38.864+00:00Jumm'ah Reminders<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Asalamu Alaikum, I hope everyone is having a blessed Jumm'ah.<br />
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The youtube video i'm posting is highly popular on facebook & twitter this week, and is a poetic response to the highly circulating video "Why i hate religon but love Jesus," which has since been re-made by many others.<br />
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(For those who want to view the original, view below or click this link : <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAhDGYlpqY">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAhDGYlpqY</a> )<br />
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Only 5 minutes of your time, a simple delivery with an important message. <br />
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Watch here or click the link to view : <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNGqrzkFp_4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNGqrzkFp_4</a><br />
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Feel free to share your views on either video & look out for a new poem requested by a follower tommorrow ! <br />
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Stay Blessed</div>Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-23012442516824955142012-01-13T11:25:00.001+00:002012-01-28T08:27:40.055+00:00Jumm'ah Reminders<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Asalamu Alaikum (peace be upon you) and i hope everyone is having a blessed Jumm'ah :)<br />
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The lecture i wanted to share today is Procrastination by AbdulBary Yahya, who's quickly become one of my favourite to listen for motivation as well as having a beautiful voice for recitation of the Qur'an Ma sha Allah. This is definitely one of my weak points which i'm striving to eliminate and in his delivery, it felt like it was just me being addressed, and i think others may feel the same.<br />
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He shares practical tips to help those procrastinating , as well as reminders of the value of our time which is something that can never be gained once it's gone.<br />
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To listen to the lecture, view below or click this link :<br />
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Wishing you a productive weekend :)</div>Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-19126210672115630102012-01-06T23:06:00.003+00:002012-01-28T08:28:23.535+00:00Jumm'ah Reminders<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Something I hope to make regular is posting a video or article every Friday that will inspire, remind or motivate.<br />
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<div>The link below is a lecture by Sheikh Yassir Fazaga about self-image and what the Islamic viewpoint is.<br />
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</div><div>Feel free to share links for videos, articles, or anything we can relate to.<br />
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</div><div><div>Wishing everyone a blessed Jummu'ah :)<br />
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New York, United States of America – Urban Hijab is thrilled to announce a new modest style clothing line. Urban Hijab is founded on the idea that style, high quality, and modesty go well together. Our clothing line strives to meet Islamic dress code guidelines for covering and beautification. <br />
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</div><div style="mso-char-wrap: 1; mso-kinsoku-overflow: 1; text-align: center;"> We bring together Eastern and Western style influences to an original clothing line. We use the latest fabrics, tailoring and finishing techniques which are available to New York City based designers. Every effort is made to satisfy fashion tastes and maintain the modest look required by Islam. <br />
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</div><div style="mso-char-wrap: 1; mso-kinsoku-overflow: 1; text-align: center;"> Urban Hijab provides the consumer with a reliable product line, value, and great fashion. Urban Hijab fashions are versatile and will easily take the consumer from home, to the office and elsewhere in style. Urban Hijab offers better lifestyle choices for the discerning client. <br />
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</div>Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com0New York, NY, USA40.7143528 -74.005973140.5035183 -74.285381100000009 40.9251873 -73.7265651tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-9415112394850605952012-01-02T10:11:00.002+00:002012-01-02T10:16:12.445+00:00Inspired by the lost life of Seydou 26/12/11 - May Allah have mercy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div><u><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Big Dreams,</span></div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Bigger plans,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Come together in God’s hands,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Fulfilling our wishes in His wisdom alone,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">But in the end we return to dust and bones,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Working for his pleasure, living for his sake?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Any regrets over past mistakes?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Holding out for a tomorrow that may never arrive,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Can you say you’re of those always willing to strive? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">In our belief we’ll see tomorrow, we deceive ourselves,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Into putting off duties, delaying seeking His help,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Don’t assume you’re far from your determined time,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Because of status or an age which is prime,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">We are servants and to our Lord we’ll return,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">A life lesson we must remember and learn.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Nothing lasts, people go, and life is ever changing,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Once you’re gone, only a memory of you is left remaining,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Live well so you’re remembered for good,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Speak the truth so it’s clear for which side you stood,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">In the time I wrote this poem, more souls have passed,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Maybe not aware the breath taken was their last,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Be aware that tomorrow is not promised to any,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">You have been blessed with today, not given to many.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></div><div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">For the tragic story of Seydou’s passing on Boxing Day, visit</span>: <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/8978305/Teenager-stabbed-to-death-on-Oxford-Street-during-sales.html">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/8978305/Teenager-stabbed-to-death-on-Oxford-Street-during-sales.html</a></div><br />
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</div>Muslima M.I.Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518038042092268258noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6282829108492001495.post-15321789272091908282011-12-17T16:14:00.002+00:002011-12-28T07:35:59.320+00:00Blessed Pilgrimage<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 14pt;">Hajj </span></u><b><u><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">A fifth pillar in the religion of Islam,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">A duty compulsory for those who can,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">A land of holiness and history I yearn to be brought to,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">To make prostration to the creator who I will return to,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Zamzam water quenching not just a physical thirst,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">But bringing a fresh outlook, and a spiritual burst,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Allowing me to correct and realise,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Any weaknesses that have limited my mind’s eye.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">To obey without question and to love without fear,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">The aim of my existence I hope to bring near,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Not limited by the wealth you own,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">But if the invitation is written for you to enter this blessed home.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">A dream I wish to fulfill,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">A goal I hope to achieve,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Given to creation to act upon,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">For those who truly believe,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">A life-changing experience that I pray <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Will change me to my core,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Which has changed so many that have made this blessed pilgrimage,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">So many times before.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
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