3Eid is a day of happiness…but for who?‏

HIBBA2009

Daughter of Adam
:salam2:


بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم


إِنَّ مَن أكثر ذِكْر الْمَوْت قَلت حسده وبغيه

“Indeed the one who frequents the remembrance of death : He will decrease in his jealousy and transgression [on others].”
[Zuhd of Imaam Ahmad : 776]


3Eid is a day of happiness…but for who?

eid-saeed.jpg


As he took his seat, on 3Eid morning for prayer

he began to think….. he started to despair



The month of Ramadaan, it just slipped away

A whole month that passed by, as if only a day




He sat, going o’er the days, that were no more

And the blessed nights, that were gone for sure




Searching …through the pages of his life….to find

any good deeds so as to console, his restless mind



He knew there was not much, for him to see

but he was hoping for some thing, that just might be



He looked at his record of Qur’aanic recitation

But alas, there was not even one whole completion



His eyes filled with tears, as it dawned upon him

Whatever little he read, was without comprehending




What good is that reading, if he didn’t understand?

How then, could he follow Allaah’s Rules and Command?



He read like a parrot, without stopping to contemplate

O how he wasted, this golden, perfect chance to educate



With grief, he turned to his record of giving and charity

but he realized how severely he lacked in generosity




He didn’t give enough, except for just a little bit

Though Allaah has blessed him, he didn’t part with it



Even the obligatory zakaat…such a big burden it seemed

I wish I had given more….how his aching heart screamed



Then sadly he turned….to look at his daily fasting

It was simply a ritual…. there was no implementing



Though he controlled his hunger, he didn’t control his tongue

He cursed, he swore…. he lashed out at all, old ‘n young



O how he looked at the haraam and listened to the forbidden!

How could he forget…from Allaah there’s nothing that’s hidden?




Even in the last ten nights, he made a half-hearted attempt

How he preferred his bed and its warm comfort instead!



And then an awful voice, started screaming inside him

as the reality of his dire situation, dawned upon him



Why didn’t he exert himself…..why didn’t he do more?

Why did he succumb to temptation? Is that what he’s really here for?



As he looked around, at all those around him

Smiling and happy, with new clothes upon them



He thought to himself…. his clothes were new too

But that’s not why they were happy, that much he knew




Then a question appeared in his mind…. a question so true

That surely, 3Eid is a day of happiness, but for who?



Is it for those wearing new clothes or for those of you

Who strive hard in Ramadaan, as best as they can do




For those who do good deeds, hoping for Allaah’s Pleasure

And for those who are saved, from His Torment and Displeasure



New clothes is not the reason why they’re so elated

Rather, it’s the prayers and fasting, the taqwa unabated



Big tears of distress rolled down his sorrowful eyes

He cried regretfully as he stifled his weary sighs




I wish I had done more, he said. I wish I had been stronger

I wish I had worshipped Allaah each night, just a bit longer



I wish I had taken advantage, of this great opportunity

to have my sins forgiven, and a chance to earn felicity




With pain so severe, it would split his inside

It broke his heart….as he suddenly realized



This beautiful month is gone….and gone is its beauty

Gone are its fragrant nights….full of Allaah’s Mercy



Yet he also knows, that he should never despair

even if he’s missed a chance, even if he’s been unfair




He knows even after all this, it’s not too late

If he turns to his Lord, He will never repudiate



He will not turn him back, if he repents sincerely

He will forgive him even now, after failing so severely



Thus, a ray of hope appeared, in his heart suddenly

A desperate prayer rose, to his lips spontaneously




I beg of your Mercy, yaa Rabb, please forgive me

You are the Most Beneficent…so don’t deprive me.




O Allaah I promise, from now on I’ll be good

I will do my best, to please You as I should




I know I didn’t do enough…..even close to what I should have

But whatever little I did….please accept it, on my behalf.




“3Eid isn’t happiness for those that wear new clothes, but it is for those whom Allaah is pleased with of His slaves, and those that were rescued from the great torment.”
 

your-sister

Junior Member
Salaam alaikum!

Good read, Maasha'Allaah! Quite colorful too..=) Though I had to lean soooo close to the screen to actually read a particular stanza(I think that's what they're called in poetry terms); 20th down.
 

strive-may-i

Junior Member
nice poem indeed! Keep writing


Salaam alaikum!
Good read, Maasha'Allaah! Quite colorful too..=) Though I had to lean soooo close to the screen to actually read a particular stanza(I think that's what they're called in poetry terms); 20th down.

And suggestion for color challenged...
Firstly keep reading..... :)
And you could try below tips I use
  1. HIGHLIGHT TEXT
    you can use this trick. When some ccolor is not clear. Highlight the section or page . Right click + select All (or Press the key combination --[Ctrl]+[A])
  2. INCREASE FONT Size of PAGE in browser
    Pres the key combination [Ctrl]+[+]
    and [Ctrl]+[-] reduces font
Hope this helps :)
 

HIBBA2009

Daughter of Adam
:wasalam:

it is very beautiful sister mashallah...did u write it?

jazaak Allah khair

BaraAllah feekum Brother

No, i didn't write this poem. Actually one of my friend email me this beautiful poem so i thought i would share this poem to my sisters and brothers.

walikumsalam wah rahmahtullah wah bahrakahtu
 

HIBBA2009

Daughter of Adam
Salaam alaikum!

Good read, Maasha'Allaah! Quite colorful too..=) Though I had to lean soooo close to the screen to actually read a particular stanza(I think that's what they're called in poetry terms); 20th down.



nice poem indeed! Keep writing




And suggestion for color challenged...
Firstly keep reading..... :)
And you could try below tips I use
  1. HIGHLIGHT TEXT
    you can use this trick. When some ccolor is not clear. Highlight the section or page . Right click + select All (or Press the key combination --[Ctrl]+[A])
  2. INCREASE FONT Size of PAGE in browser
    Pres the key combination [Ctrl]+[+]
    and [Ctrl]+[-] reduces font
Hope this helps :)

:salam2:

BarakAllah feekum sister and brother that u liked it and jazakAllah khair for giving suggestion :)
 

esperanza

revert of many years
:salam2:


بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم


إِنَّ مَن أكثر ذِكْر الْمَوْت قَلت حسده وبغيه

“Indeed the one who frequents the remembrance of death : He will decrease in his jealousy and transgression [on others].”
[Zuhd of Imaam Ahmad : 776]


3Eid is a day of happiness…but for who?

eid-saeed.jpg


As he took his seat, on 3Eid morning for prayer

he began to think….. he started to despair



The month of Ramadaan, it just slipped away

A whole month that passed by, as if only a day




He sat, going o’er the days, that were no more

And the blessed nights, that were gone for sure




Searching …through the pages of his life….to find

any good deeds so as to console, his restless mind



He knew there was not much, for him to see

but he was hoping for some thing, that just might be



He looked at his record of Qur’aanic recitation

But alas, there was not even one whole completion



His eyes filled with tears, as it dawned upon him

Whatever little he read, was without comprehending




What good is that reading, if he didn’t understand?

How then, could he follow Allaah’s Rules and Command?



He read like a parrot, without stopping to contemplate

O how he wasted, this golden, perfect chance to educate



With grief, he turned to his record of giving and charity

but he realized how severely he lacked in generosity




He didn’t give enough, except for just a little bit

Though Allaah has blessed him, he didn’t part with it



Even the obligatory zakaat…such a big burden it seemed

I wish I had given more….how his aching heart screamed



Then sadly he turned….to look at his daily fasting

It was simply a ritual…. there was no implementing



Though he controlled his hunger, he didn’t control his tongue

He cursed, he swore…. he lashed out at all, old ‘n young



O how he looked at the haraam and listened to the forbidden!

How could he forget…from Allaah there’s nothing that’s hidden?




Even in the last ten nights, he made a half-hearted attempt

How he preferred his bed and its warm comfort instead!



And then an awful voice, started screaming inside him

as the reality of his dire situation, dawned upon him



Why didn’t he exert himself…..why didn’t he do more?

Why did he succumb to temptation? Is that what he’s really here for?



As he looked around, at all those around him

Smiling and happy, with new clothes upon them



He thought to himself…. his clothes were new too

But that’s not why they were happy, that much he knew




Then a question appeared in his mind…. a question so true

That surely, 3Eid is a day of happiness, but for who?



Is it for those wearing new clothes or for those of you

Who strive hard in Ramadaan, as best as they can do




For those who do good deeds, hoping for Allaah’s Pleasure

And for those who are saved, from His Torment and Displeasure



New clothes is not the reason why they’re so elated

Rather, it’s the prayers and fasting, the taqwa unabated



Big tears of distress rolled down his sorrowful eyes

He cried regretfully as he stifled his weary sighs




I wish I had done more, he said. I wish I had been stronger

I wish I had worshipped Allaah each night, just a bit longer



I wish I had taken advantage, of this great opportunity

to have my sins forgiven, and a chance to earn felicity




With pain so severe, it would split his inside

It broke his heart….as he suddenly realized



This beautiful month is gone….and gone is its beauty

Gone are its fragrant nights….full of Allaah’s Mercy



Yet he also knows, that he should never despair

even if he’s missed a chance, even if he’s been unfair




He knows even after all this, it’s not too late

If he turns to his Lord, He will never repudiate



He will not turn him back, if he repents sincerely

He will forgive him even now, after failing so severely



Thus, a ray of hope appeared, in his heart suddenly

A desperate prayer rose, to his lips spontaneously




I beg of your Mercy, yaa Rabb, please forgive me

You are the Most Beneficent…so don’t deprive me.




O Allaah I promise, from now on I’ll be good

I will do my best, to please You as I should




I know I didn’t do enough…..even close to what I should have

But whatever little I did….please accept it, on my behalf.




“3Eid isn’t happiness for those that wear new clothes, but it is for those whom Allaah is pleased with of His slaves, and those that were rescued from the great torment.”

yes so beautiful sister than k u
 
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