Poems

Mawlānā Sajid Irshad

I look at the past and delve into your wonderful life of events,
How everything was pre-destined, all that you acquired and spent.
Nothing was coincidental or a mishap, but a blessing from above sent,
Indeed, those were special souls around you who came and went.

I wish I was one of the loyal men around you who had seen your face,
By Allāh ta‘ālā! I would have even loved to be your collyrium bottle in its

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Do not be brainwashed by the scheming of the enemy,
Do not be deceived by the tricks of Shaytaan.
They say like a prisoner you are tied by a rope, locked in jail with no escape
Do not fall for it beloved sister, spare a few moments and contemplate.
Little do they know of the tender loving care
With which He protects you from man’s evil snare
Precious Pearls are hidden away in the sea, not easily found
Diamonds and Gold are buried deep under the ...

"Once when I placed my forehead in prostration,
A voice called from the ground,
"Your heart is a temple of idols,
So what value is your salaat?"

Thought provoking words by a poet (posted on Shaykh FususAlHikam's blog)

...then i thought,

What of Ar Rahmaan and His enveloping mercy,
Al Kareem and His infinite generosity?

He it is Who allows me to prostrate in the first place
He will surely ...

A true friend is one who shares your joy
And one who is with you in times of uncertainty.
It is one who wipes your tears away in grief
And who cares for you sincerely.

It is one who never turns away from you,
And bears all your faults patiently.
It is one who reveals to others what is favourable to you,
And conceals your bad side protectively.

It is one who is extremely generous and kind,
But will rebuke you gently when

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A sweet-smelling piece of clay, one day in the bath,
Came from the hand of a beloved one to my hand.
I asked: 'Art thou musk or ambergris?
Because thy delicious odour intoxicates me.'
It replied: 'I was a despicable lump of clay;
But for a while in the society of a rose.
The perfection of my companion took effect on me
And, if not, I am the same earth which I am.'
Shaykh Sa'adi

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