Jumm'ah Reminders - TEDx

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.

Check out more of his poetry on youtube & for more on his current work check out his twitter : @markgonzalesIS.

Wishing everyone a blessed Jumm'ah and weekend .

P.S a new poetry piece coming this friday :)

Blessed Pilgrimage

Hajj

A fifth pillar in the religion of Islam,

A duty compulsory for those who can,

A land of holiness and history I yearn to be brought to,

To make prostration to the creator who I will return to,

Zamzam water quenching not just a physical thirst,

But bringing a fresh outlook, and a spiritual burst,

Allowing me to correct and realise,

Any weaknesses that have limited my mind’s eye.

To obey without question and to love without fear,

The aim of my existence I hope to bring near,

Not limited by the wealth you own,

But if the invitation is written for you to enter this blessed home.

A dream I wish to fulfill,

A goal I hope to achieve,

Given to creation to act upon,

For those who truly believe,

A life-changing experience that I pray

Will change me to my core,

Which has changed so many that have made this blessed pilgrimage,

So many times before.

Patience is a virtue

Asalamu Alaikum all, a poem that intends to remind & encourage :

Verily after hardship comes ease

“But lo! with hardship goeth ease, Lo! with hardship goeth ease; so when thou art relieved, still toil And strive to please thy Lord. (Surah Ash-Sharh verses 4-8)

Climbing the world’s highest mountains,

Swimming in the deepest seas,

Running through the hottest fires,

Verily after hardship comes ease.

The peak you’ll reach, the fire will cool,

The water won’t drown you,

Patience is your tool.

To overcome your trials and have release,

Patience will open the doors to peace

Peace of mind, heart, and soul,

Giving you strength to continue your goal,

Of eternal bliss in an eternal abode,

A place the soul yearns for and wishes to go.

For how often does happiness last in this life?

Before it’s replaced with bitterness and strife?

You weep and a moment is gone, a sigh and there goes another,

Mothers lose sons, sisters lose brothers,

This is to remind those who feel burdened with troubles

That your Lord is not punishing you, nor making your tests double.

The seasons of life from good to bad,

Are not for you to mourn over what you may have had,

The tests are designed for the return to your Lord.

So you can seek comfort in his reassuring words,

That relief is promised to those who will persevere,

In this tiresome journey of life, which will bring a few tears.

No matter the heights, no matter the depth,

Even if it feels like it could be your last breath,

Never give up the fight, keep pushing, you’ll see,

That verily after hardship, there will come ease.

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First Post ! :)

Asalamu Alaikum all, this is the first poem of the blog which some of you may have seen. It was written for a Eid poetry competition I won and can be viewed here: http://www.stunninghijab.com/

The jewel

In a world that defines less as more,

Where worth is judged in how many looks you score,

The Jewel was crying out for shade,

Covered from the world’s gaze.

And wouldn’t society be amazed?!

The Jewel never knew her true worth,

Assuming that from her birth,

That time would go on and she’d have her layers uncovered,

For others to gape at her in awe and wonder.

She never wanted perfection, only protection,

The protection of her Lord was what she slowly began to crave for,

She was given guidance by the Qur’an with its blessed spiritual sustenance,

And they say her fate was sealed when she read the verse that revealed,

“On no soul do we place a burden more than it can bear.”

Tears poured from her eyes and even more from her heart,

Because right then she knew that with a fresh start.

Her title Muslimah would not be in vain,

And the deeds of her life which slowly became,

To hold more significance than just day to day,

Her Lord she began to call on to ease her way.

Into this beautiful way of life with unmatched wisdom,

Of which there were obstacles to overcome,

Many out to snatch the Jewel’s shine,

But she fought back with all her might every single time.

A comment, a stare, an unkind laugh,

Made for a challenged heart,

But she remained firm and steadfast,

Against all cruelty, so she’d stand last.

The Jewel had Sister gems who she also wanted to protect,

From the snare of Shaitan so they wouldn’t be next.

So she taught them what she knew and prayed for their safety,

Monthly, weekly, especially daily.

She knew a day would come when they would question life,

And when that time came, she wanted for them less strife,

She wanted their hearts resistant to temptation,

For She Knew Fitna was ready to corrupt their destination.

May Allah make it easy on all beautiful girls,

The Muslimahs striving for Allah, the well guarded Pearls,

Because we are Jewels with beauty undiscovered,

Our Lord, Most wise, gave us this cover.

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