My Pursuit

It's been said that my martyrdom comes by way of my marriage and the performance of hajj;
yet at times I feel achieving such an honor is as sure as a desert mirage...
Even though, I've seen the Holy House and held the black stone in my palm...
and I've offered sajdah in front of Prophet Ibrahim's (a) Maqam...
I fight hard to be an obedient, pious, and loving wife;
and with patience I endure the many struggles and strife;
all in hopes of tasting the sweet fruits of the afterlife....

The Stream To Grace

The ultimate sacrifice being the denial of self;
placing ALLAH first and foremost, keeping my taqwa off the shelf...
Not allowing the sparkle of this world to lead me off course;
I hold the light of this deen hostage, most times by force...
Paradise be my goal yet the calls from the fire ring so loud;
and even though I didn't fall this time, I can't allow myself to become proud...
So I wake during the night and out of bed I crawl;
though there was no adhan, I heard the call...
...and as I fight with the water I don't really want on my face,

I remember it's the stream that leads to my LORD's grace...

Don't Bank On It...Invest!!!

Bismillah...

Because we are pardoned time and time again;
many of us insist on bathing ourselves in sin...
Banking on the hope of the other 99 percent;
half embracing the message that was heaven sent...
may our hearts be soft as our heads kiss the floor;
for it's truly our only means of getting through the garden door...

Mizan/Balance

Bismillah...

Dwelling in peace living out our dreams; 

embracing raindrops & sun beams; 

in silence no weeps, no screams; 

complete balance, no extremes!!!

No Doubt

Bismillah...

I want to run away into ALLAH's grace;

to some hidden place;

a serene space;

to be still and embrace,

all that is in my face,

so of doubt there will be no trace!!!