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faith

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Sometimes I Wish…

Sometimes I wish I were among the birds,
From a view which has no spoken words
Looking down at the thousands of believers praying
Each and every one repeatedly saying:
“God is Great!” In resounding unison
Men and women sharing a vision
Clothed in white, synchronised as one
Like the ocean’s tides, and the river’s run
“Glory be to God!” I hear them loud and clear
With such intense belief, I can see their tears
The awe is in seeing them praying in line
A scene to admire, I witness His signs
Yet the impact is such, each to their own
Individuals knowing they will be answerable alone
How I see it from here, is unity’s miracle alive
But the reality is, each believer must strive
And then heads in prostration before their Only Master
“let us reach towards you, more eager and faster!”
Each utters his heartfelt desires within
The ocean’s particles separate in sin
But from above I can’t see for what each prays
Just that I beg the miracle of Unity and bond stays
Not just at surface, but truly with care
Each believing being learning to love, care, and share.
7 August 2011
Poems

Reflecting on the Move!

It’s the cool breeze on a mid summers morning that brings back a distinct memory of a similar coolness but in a very different atmosphere; the evening of Tuesday 29th June, 2011 – exactly one year ago.
A year prior to this date, was one filled with tears,
The reason for this move, still stood quite unclear
Leaving our near and dear, family and friends
It didn’t seem like a new beginning, just a series of ends.
After nine blessed years, in which we became who we are
The thought of moving was unpleasant, especially so far!
But now a year on, we remember words of strength
‘Trust in God’s wisdom, He tests at all lengths’
Not a day passes, when, of Orlando, we don’t speak
But wherever we are, a way forward we must seek
So we do while we are here, work hard and move on
And keep memories alive of times that have gone,
Your prayers and ours help each pave the way
And to ultimately remember to thank God for each day!
29 June 2011
Poems, Reflections

Back in London a year!

It’s the cool breeze on a mid summers morning that brings back a distinct memory of a similar coolness but in a very different atmosphere; the evening of Tuesday 29th June, 2011 – exactly one year ago.
A year prior to this date, was one filled with tears,
The reason for this move, still stood quite unclear

Leaving our near and dear, family and friends
It didn’t seem like a new beginning, just a series of ends.

After nine blessed years, in which we became who we are
The thought of moving was unpleasant, especially so far!

But now a year on, we remember words of strength
‘Trust in God’s wisdom, He tests at all lengths’

Not a day passes, when, of Orlando, we don’t speak
But wherever we are, a way forward we must seek

So we do while we are here, work hard and move on
And keep memories alive of times that have gone,

Your prayers and ours help each pave the way
And to ultimately remember to thank God for each day!

 

29 June 2011
Poems

Siblings!

When we sometimes sit and think of the generations above

We see they often interpreted differently the common link of ‘love’

Between siblings of all ages, sometimes a relation loosely tattered

Or in other homes, the strongest link, brothers and sisters mattered

I observe, I see, and I think to myself, how have I kept up with you?

Have you understand how much you mean to me, and that you are one of few?

Quarreled we have, and argued at times, but in the end it’s all resolved

For the bond we have, unique to us, will never come to dissolve.

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17 May 2011
Poems

Hope

Speak of an eternal thought, with which one cannot part

An engraving in my mind, etched delicately in my heart

Talk of an everlasting truth, a memory bright as day

A subconscious beacon of guidance, one that leads the way

A hope eliminating fear, a dream to keep on riding

An urge to continue forward, one in which I keep confiding

Simple a thought it may be, but nonetheless it is a thought

Of a time to come, when hope itself will not be sought

Not out of fear, or the lack of a will, but rather for how it will be

Hope will be there, itself in a form, one’s heart will then see!

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6 February 2011
Poems

Kerbala

Winning Entry for 2011 Islamic Thought Writing Competition – http://www.islamicthought.co.uk/images/compwinners.jpg

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31 January 2011
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