An object of Despair

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   AS-salaam alaykum warahaamatullah wabarakatuh
Masha Allahu,what a lovely piece........Thanks for digging it up sis.Chrysalis

Maybe I should add somethin gof mine as well since it goes along same topic...

My Hijab

I dwelled in wilderness
I swam in a dark sea
I treaded with a blindfold
And got entangled
But I found a rescuer
That gave me dignity
It shielded me from harassment
It protected me from assault
It gave me pride and modesty
I reclaimed my honour
It earned me integrity
And placed me in a class
Only the faithful appreciate belonging
A rare garment 
A unique one at that
My Hijab my pride!
They say am old fashioned
They call me a Ninja
They say am uncivilized
They go �this is barbaric�
�I can�t imagine myself in that thing�
But I smile with assurance
For that �thing� is my insurance
And am glad to include it in my dress code
I shun condemnation
And rebuff rebuke
I remain undaunted
I walk with so much conviction
With no iota of doubt
�Cos am on the right course
My Hijab my companion
My Hijab, my pride!

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lovesakeenah Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 June 2007 Status: Offline Points: 459	Post Options Post Reply Quote lovesakeenah Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: An object of Despair Posted: 11 August 2008 at 4:47am
	AS-salaam alaykum warahaamatullah wabarakatuh Masha Allahu,what a lovely piece........Thanks for digging it up sis.Chrysalis Maybe I should add somethin gof mine as well since it goes along same topic... My Hijab I dwelled in wilderness I swam in a dark sea I treaded with a blindfold And got entangled But I found a rescuer That gave me dignity It shielded me from harassment It protected me from assault It gave me pride and modesty I reclaimed my honour It earned me integrity And placed me in a class Only the faithful appreciate belonging A rare garment A unique one at that My Hijab my pride! They say am old fashioned They call me a Ninja They say am uncivilized They go �this is barbaric� �I can�t imagine myself in that thing� But I smile with assurance For that �thing� is my insurance And am glad to include it in my dress code I shun condemnation And rebuff rebuke I remain undaunted I walk with so much conviction With no iota of doubt �Cos am on the right course My Hijab my companion My Hijab, my pride!
	"I have conviction that Allah has power over everything.Verily!Allah's knowledge includes and encompasses everything".

Chrysalis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 November 2007 Status: Offline Points: 2033	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chrysalis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 August 2008 at 11:46am
	Just came across this in the archives . . .I loved it! :) Thot I'd add my appreciation and bump this one up.
	"O Lord, forgive me, my parents and Muslims in the Hereafter. O Lord, show mercy on them as they showed mercy to me when I was young."

seekshidayath Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Female Islam Joined: 26 March 2006 Location: India Status: Offline Points: 3357	Post Options Post Reply Quote seekshidayath Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 February 2008 at 5:09pm
	Why do you wake up at dawn To apply a firm foundation Topped with make up and the like, In one chaotic combination ? And if you shud have to leave the house Devoid of this routine Why do you feel so insecure That you shud not be seen? Be free ny sister Emma Escape from your deep mire Don hijab ny friend And all Islam's attire Avoid all those sticky stares Or whistles from a far Walk down the street with dignity Take pride in who you are Strength lies in anonimity Be a shadow in the crowd Until you speak and interact when your voice will carry loud You 're smart girl Emma Wear this across your hair Don't be subjugate by " man' - Kind An object of despair To use your very words my friend Let your banner be unfurled Don't blindly follow all around DECLARE YOUR FREEDOM TO THE WORLD.
	Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: �All the descendants of Adam are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who repent."

seekshidayath Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Female Islam Joined: 26 March 2006 Location: India Status: Offline Points: 3357	Post Options Post Reply Quote seekshidayath Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 February 2008 at 5:07pm
	My dear Emma, Why do you dress the way you do? The skirt you 're wearing round your waist, Is it really you ? Now, that we've sat down, I see you tug it across your thighs Why ? Do you feel ashamed? Aware of prying eyes ? I see the way you are sitting, Both legs joined at the knees, Who forces you to sit like that? Do you feel at ease ? I'll tell you who obliges you, To dress the way you do, Gucci, Klein and St.Laurent, All have designs on you! In the main, its men my friend, Who dictate the whims of fashion, Generating all the garb, To incite the basest passion 'Sex Sells" there is no doubt, But who buys with such great haste, The answer is the likes of you, Because they want to be embraced ----- They want to be accepted, On a level playing field Sure, with brain and intellect But with body parts revealed Intelligence and reason Are useful by and by But if you want to make a mark Stay appealing to the eye You claim your skirt is office like A business dress of sorts Would we not laugh at Tony Blair If he turned up in shorts? His could be the poshest pants Pinstripe from Saville Rowe But walking round like that my friend He'd really have to go Why do you douse yourself with creams To make your skin so milky ? Why do ripp all your hair To keep your body silky ? A simple shower 's all you need To stay respectable and clean The time and money that you spend Is really quite obscene
	Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: �All the descendants of Adam are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who repent."

seekshidayath Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Female Islam Joined: 26 March 2006 Location: India Status: Offline Points: 3357	Post Options Post Reply Quote seekshidayath Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 February 2008 at 11:01pm
	As'Salamu Alaikum Its a poem BY Fahim Firfiray {Abu Omar} I liked it so thought to share here Emma is a lawyer And so is Aisha too Colleagues going into the court At circa half past two Its 1 O' clock right now They grab a bite before the trial They chat about this and that Conversing with a smile Aisha is in full hijab With a loose all over suit Emma's is in her business wear With accessories taboot Emma's really quite bemused At Aisha's godly ways She looks Aisha in the eyes And very firmly says You 're smart girl Aisha Why do you wear that across your hair ? Subjugated by "man" - kind An object of despair Take it off my sister Let your banner be unfurled Don't blindly follow all around DECLARE YOUR FREEDOM TO THE WORLD Aisha is amazed But not the least bit shy She bravely puts her milk shake down And gives Emma this reply
	Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: �All the descendants of Adam are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who repent."