FILED UNDER: Article-General, Articles (Parent of blog articles), Featured Articles, Featured Home, poetry, Prophet Muhammad
TAGGED WITH:: love, mercy, poetry, Prophet Muhammad, the beloved
/by Yousuf PatelNovid Shaid pens a heartwarming poetic piece on the Beloved (peace be upon him and his family): When he lifted his hand to my heart He was so odious to me When he lifted his hand from my heart He was most beloved to me I was circling the house of Allah With […]
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TAGGED WITH:: Allah, forgiveness, poetry, truth
/by Yousuf PatelSister Saliha Nazir, a student of SeekersGuidance, was motivated and inspired by her studies to write the following poem. The Truth Will Prevail You peer out from within the walls That you built standing so tall Wondering what you are doing here You are held back by your own fear The vast open fields and […]
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TAGGED WITH:: fortitude, Muslim scholars, poetry
/by Yousuf PatelMuslim Imperatives Smile endearingly like Al Mustafa Brighter than an iridescent star Rise celestially like Isa Transcending corporeal fever Conjure mystic snakes like Musa Which devour the pull of Lucifer Teach insightful lessons like Al Khidr Slay the evil imp lurking within Endure your quandaries like Ibrahim Scorched by worldly fires but still serene Supplicate […]
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TAGGED WITH:: novid shaid, poetry
/by AishaPoet, author and educator Novid Shaid pens a heartfelt poem in the aftermath of the Christchurch massacre. THE GREAT REPLACEMENT By Novid Shaid, March 2019 Let’s implement the Great Replacement Let’s make the world supreme again! Let’s replace the fear of the other With the cheer of true brothers Let’s replace the blaming of immigrants […]
FILED UNDER: Articles (Parent of blog articles), poetry
TAGGED WITH:: new zealand, poetry
/by AishaShaykh Musab Penfound writes an emotional and profound poem to Aotearoa (New Zealand) in the wake of the Christchurch massacre. Dear aotearoa don’t weep Your trees speak of so much sadness but your sky is in you And your people you lift Celestial, connected, pure. Don’t listen to the piercing screams of those that have […]
FILED UNDER: Articles (Parent of blog articles), Featured Articles, poetry, Seeking
TAGGED WITH:: poetry, spirituality, writing
/by AishaFatimah Gomez reflects on her writing journey, and how poetry can cultivate spiritual growth. Sometimes, we may feel as if few truly understand the hardships that we go through in our lives. As I grew older, I realized that the struggle in our spiritual paths was something very real. I wanted to convey the importance […]
FILED UNDER: Featured Articles, poetry
TAGGED WITH:: haiku, Highlighted, monday morning haiku, poem, poetry, poetry and poems
/by YusufThe full moon called me from sleep Face dripping water Quietly chewing on dates
FILED UNDER: ANS-General, poetry
TAGGED WITH:: haiku, Highlighted, monday morning haiku, poem, poetry, poetry and poems
/by YusufSnow resting on the branches a reserve of mercy washing my limbs for prayer
FILED UNDER: Featured Articles, poetry
TAGGED WITH:: haiku, Highlighted, kawthar, monday morning haiku, poem, poetry, poetry and poems
/by YusufWhen the forehead hits the mat
the still pool’s surface
breaks – waves lapping at the lip
FILED UNDER: history, Prophet Muhammad, Traditional Knowledge
TAGGED WITH:: Highlighted, mawlid, poetry, Praising the Prophet, Rabi al-awwal
/by AishaIn this video, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani gives a background of the Mawlid al-Barzanji. He speaks about the life of the author, Imam Ja’far al-Barzanji, and his life and works. Everyone thinks about whom or what they love. For the believers, however, our rejoicing is in Allah and His Messenger, Allah bless him and give him […]
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