The surah is incredibly rich in dynamic verbs. It includes an assortment of verbs representing verbal, physical, and spiritual activities, hereby presenting a vivid portrayal of true life stories that carry genuine lessons for people to comprehend and reflect upon. Imam Ahmad recorded that al Bara narrated: “A man recited surah al kahf and…
Abu Huraira reported: One day the Messenger of Allah (maypeace be upon him) appeared before the public and a man came to him and said: Prophet of Allah, (tell me) what is Iman. Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) replied: “That you affirm your faith in Allah, His angels, His Books, His meeting, His Messengers…
“I fear that something may happen to me.” Khadija replied, “Never! By Allah, Allah will never disgrace you. You keep good relations with your Kith and kin, help the poor and the destitute, serve your guests generously and assist the deserving calamity-afflicted ones.” On the authority of Lady Aicha, (the mother of the faithful…
Upon a tedious night The lamp shone its steady light And the blank mind stood at its silent shore Devoid of sparkling lore If only the light so bright would alight my insipid sight Alas, distraction devours heart But patient is soul Hear I can too The snares of desires ever more But a low…
So here I plant my Flag Set up a new Homeland Sow the seeds of Love And fix my Will for Hope Here.. Just here A Future of my choice would commence Here I live the Now, and cling to it … As I hope for Tomorrow A clip of Faith A flock of…
Things going through my mind Not a single satisfying end or solution to a conundrum of thoughts One weaves in through the other They do not make sense Still they are persistent The mind seems under a spell Assuring the thoughts to be dear Wipes off the sleep from my tiring eyes In a fruitless…
I appreciate good works I participate in penning down rosy words I celebrate a passionate poet’s infectious thoughts I bow down to His Revered Words I necessitate my being in an invisible chain It’s merely because I’m chasing false gains I hesitate in accepting enlightenment I am infatuated with bright lights and heavy garment I…
The ant glistened in the sun, The fickle thing was noticed by none It perfected its crawl, It journeyed through the ripples, It traveled, it ran Not once did it halt Nor did it sting As I made prayers to The One The blackest black that could be attained It glimmered in the golden dusk…
A few words can change the world A few words can change hate into love A few words can change enmity into friendship A few words can change darkness like the night into Noor Like the glittering of the sun Those few words are the words uttered by the tongues of noble men out of…
There’s a hypocrite inside of me But I don’t want it to be me I know it’s somewhere there Lurking in the corners where No human eyes can see I want to suppress thee But you want to accompany me Trying to befriend me There’s a hypocrite inside of me If you win over me…
Oh, wretchedness and despair fill me
Yet I tarry away from turning to my Lord!
Do you remember the rendezvous with the House of your Lord?
And all of a sudden, the wait seemed so long?
A Blessed guest not ushered in soon?
My walk in life is in solitude, Drawing no inspiration, my mind is bleak. The crowds in banter and more; As I seek to recognize a familiar voice within. Changing colors of human expressions; Alas, pale is what my vision paints. Unaffected remains my glance; As I try to capture a spark of…
Seeking genuine love, I set off following a Beam of Light. That one Hovering Afar, Behind a shield plunked in the sight; Yet not seeking to hide. The Road is kind of dim, but the vision is clear, The beam of light, is also apparent. I come close, then retreat, Then again closer, To find…
The heart yearns for love, So does your lacking soul. High in the sky above, Mute.. There’s a persisting call! Your surrounds are lightfull But bleak is your vision. You look left, you look right, seeming dull, Helplessly you linger.. your own minion! You silent your eager will, Not knowingly supress your hopes, they no…