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 of the sun
Never did it look beautiful as it did today
Faint steps that it took across my way
This little creation that people shooed away
By: Aaliyah Alam
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…
Constricted Choked up with a thousand thoughts Exasperated Exhausted but no rest Want it to stop Don’t want to think Be monotonous Be blind Be lifeless and go on with the crowd A deep breath Sakeena in His Remembrance: “Lord, forgive your slave for she forgets there is no pleasure in blindness.” By: Aaliyah Alam
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…
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…
Self-content; one common aim among all humans, pursued by all, lacked by the majority, achieved only by a few. Unquestionable dependability on others to feel good about one’s self, life and others never really rendered the intended level of remorse, the kind of peace of heart and mind people have come to lack. They feed…
The once fearful heart is no more so, That fearful heart is now conscious- Of the Unfathomable You. Now that it broke free from worldly fear- The shake heartfelt, is no more of fear. The heart is now at ease, Feeling the Ever-Presence of You, The Caring You! The Merciful You! Here.. Right here.. The…