There is a life-force within your soul, seek that life. There is a gem in the mountain of your body, seek that mine. O traveler, if you are in search of That Don’t look outside, look inside yourself and seek That.
Monday, June 14 1999. Jerusalem. The Dome of the Rock, sacred to three of the world’s major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. First consecrated by the Israelites, the site was where Solomon erected his temple. It was revered by Christians as both an Old Testament site and because of its place in the life and ministries of Jesus Christ. And finally, for Muslims, the rock was sanctified by the story of the Prophet Mohammed’s Miraaj or Night Journey to Jerusalem and back to Mecca. From the top of the rock, Mohammed began his ascent to Heaven.
Me: a member of a small tour group, which includes my three children. We have just entered the main part of the Dome. We have been inside for several minutes, just enough time to oogle the lavishly decorated mosaic, faience and marble, which adorns the interior. There are Qur’anic inscriptions that span the centuries. We are…
1. Has there not been over man a period of time, when he was nothing to be mentioned?
2. Verily, We have created man from Nutfah drops of mixed semen (discharge of man and woman), in order to try him, so We made him hearer, seer.
3. Verily, We showed him the way, whether he be grateful or ungrateful.
4. Verily, We have prepared for the disbelievers iron chains, iron collars, and a blazing Fire.
5. Verily, the Abrar (pious, who fear Allah and avoid evil), shall drink a cup (of wine) mixed with water from a spring in Paradise called Kafur.
6. A spring wherefrom the slaves of Allah will drink, causing it to gush forth abundantly.
7. They (are those who) fulfill (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil will be wide-spreading.
8. And they give food, inspite of their love for it (or for the love of Him), to Miskin(poor), the orphan, and the captive,
9. (Saying): “We feed you seeking Allah’s Countenance only. We wish for no reward, nor thanks from you.
10. “Verily, We fear from our Lord a Day, hard and distressful, that will make the faces look horrible (from extreme dislikeness to it).”
11. So Allah saved them from the evil of that Day, and gave them Nadratan (a light of beauty) and joy.
12. And their recompense shall be Paradise, and silken garments, because they were patient.
13. Reclining therein on raised thrones, they will see there neither the excessive heat of the sun, nor the excessive bitter cold, (as in Paradise there is no sun and no moon).
14. And the shade thereof is close upon them, and the bunches of fruit thereof will hang low within their reach.
15. And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and cups of crystal,
16. Crystal-clear, made of silver. They will determine the measure thereof according to their wishes.
17. And they will be given to drink there a cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjabil (ginger, etc.),
19. And round about them will (serve) boys of everlasting youth. If you see them, you would think them scattered pearls.
20. And when you look there (in Paradise), you will see a delight (that cannot be imagined), and a great dominion.
21. Their garments will be of fine green silk, and gold embroidery. They will be adorned with bracelets of silver, and their Lord will give them a pure drink.
22. (And it will be said to them): “Verily, this is a reward for you, and your endeavour has been accepted.”
23. Verily! It is We Who have sent down the Qur’an to you (O Muhammad ) by stages.
24. Therefore be patient (O Muhammad ) and submit to the Command of your Lord (Allah, by doing your duty to Him and by conveying His Message to mankind), and obey neither a sinner nor a disbeliever among them.
25. And remember the Name of your Lord every morning and afternoon [i.e. offering of the Morning (Fajr), Zuhr, and ‘Asrprayers].
26. And during night, prostrate yourself to Him (i.e. the offering of Maghriband ‘Isha’prayers), and glorify Him a long night through (i.e. Tahajjud prayer).
27. Verily! These (disbelievers) love the present life of this world, and put behind them a heavy Day (that will be hard).
28. It is We Who created them, and We have made them of strong built. And when We will, We can replace them with others like them with a complete replacement.
29. Verily! This (Verses of the Qur’an) is an admonition, so whosoever wills, let him take a Path to his Lord (Allah).
30. But you cannot will, unless Allah wills. Verily, Allah is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise.
31. He will admit to His Mercy whom He will and as for the Zalimun, (polytheists, wrong-doers, etc.) He has prepared a painful torment.
to love, to feel so madly stubborn to disagree with people who think that life is just a memory to be denied i’ll take this picture for ages of just you and i
as the world goes ’round it’s got me thinking that the things i want just keep me sinking down
a white horse picks my dreams up to take my hopes to god my prayers have nestled brightly to dim my sense of awe i want you to be someone i can’t deny a house of fire i want you to be something i realize
as the world goes ’round it’s got me thinking that the things i want just keep me sinking down as the world goes ’round it’s got me thinking that the things i want will keep me sinking down
remove my spirit from darkness love become my heaven as the world goes ’round with our love
i want you to be my message i want you to be my friend i want you to be that answer an answer i must defend i want us to solve our distrust of everyone and trust in god i want us to solve our distrust of who we are
as the world goes ’round it’s got me thinking that the things i want just keep me sinking down as the world goes ’round it’s got me thinking that the things i want just keep me sinking down
as the world goes ’round with our love
remove my spirit from darkness
love become my heaven remove my spirit from darkness love become my heaven as the world goes ’round with our love
Marriage to him is one half of the deen, To please Allah (swt) is more than a dream.
He wears his beard for his Lord, to please and obey, He turns to Allah (swt) for Salah at least five times a day. He prays in the night and makes sure to wake you, And strives during daylight to provide and protect you.
He lowers his gaze with firmness because he does not desire, To displease Allah (swt) and face His just ire,
He asks advice from the ummah, and his wife too, Before making decisions that he might later rue.
To his wife he is humble and always most kind, Sharing his burdens with strength and clear mind.
He opens his mouth only to say what is best, Weighing all options before denying a request.
He takes care of himself and family too Knowing that Allah (swt) will see them through.
He is a pleasure from Allah (swt) above Be thankful to Allah (swt) and His blessings through love ♥
Creation is the product of synchronizing our energy with the universe. Once we experience the whole and recognize it, we become aware that we are nothing but the Divine Creative Force.
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