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Food for Soul

This post tends to shed light on one primary value and merit of surah al-Fatiha, one that has to do with an existing dialogue that runs between the one praying and reciting the Surah on one hand, and Allah on the other. Read More

  • The Road Less Traveled

    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… Read more

  • Break The Deadlock

    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… Read more

  • One-Sided Conversation- Poetry

    A one-sided conversation I sustain and bring anew Cloaked in ignorance A monologue is a regular offering as a due Why then the complain of no serenity? Why not a brief but clear understanding of His Magnanimity? Five minutes of recollection But a minute for reflection “I’m trying”, is the objection But off-set focus is… Read more

  • To The Oppressed!

      While I plea for compassion For my mothers, children and wives I kneel to God And they kneel on my bare back   My house is burned down And charred bodies lay on the ground But I cannot try Nor can I cry They wield their weapons And brandish their knives While I plea… Read more

  • I Come To Thee

    Tonight, as before.. I run to Thee Amid Life’s submerge, I take refugee in Thee I stand at the door of  Thou Mercy In quest for Thou Munificence Thou Divine Benevolence here I come to seek I raise my hand and tilt my head earnestly Over the shades of materialism incubating my heart Taking over… Read more

  • I Whisper My Prayers

    I whisper my prayers to Thee and look around Worshippers graceful, excelling in duties abound I glance at my stance and lo, what do I behold? Tattered prayers deserving of more Standing shy, I wonder if need to compete for Thine Bountiful Attention Or wouldst I harbor some jealousy in seeking a court with Thou… Read more

  • Fill My Heart With Your Love

    This heart belongs to You Ya Allah Fill it with Eeman Fill it with Love – undying Fill it with awe of You Fill it with the purity of a new born Fill it with the zest of martyrdom Fill it with tranquility and never-ending happiness Fill it with Your Light Fill it with compassion… Read more

  • Seeking Thou Forgiveness

    O Allah, we ask You for such a forgiveness, After which no sins are committed. We ask You for such a guidance, After which there is no going astray. We ask You for such a pleasure, After which there is no displeasure. We ask You for such a mercy, After which there is no torment.… Read more

  • Keep Me In Your Holy Sight

    O Bestower of innumerous bounties, Bestow the honor of being in Your Shade For what could be better at all Than to have Your Pleasure upon me. My Lord, leave me not make my own commands For then I will indeed be at a loss. O Master of Mercy, Let my weeping heart bring forth… Read more

  • I Saw Allah Through My Heartsight

    Oh Allah… It was during the early stages of my life when I started facing what I perceived as setbacks and I claimed to be strong enough not to refer to anybody for support but I knocked at Your door and I found You. I stood before You exposing my vulnerability which I skillfully hid… Read more