Peaceful Serenity

Feet
Slightly parted
Clammy hands placed
One above the other

Head lowered
Ashamed
Hoping
For humility

A steady bow
Where a cup
Could easily be placed

A slow rising
Wishing
For all sins
To be spilled away

To the ground
Nose and lip in contact
And head
Feet
Palms, knees
Bearing witness
To His Magnitude

A breezy whimper
For forgiveness
And salvation
Shuddering shoulders
Hope while pleading
To be saved from hell

Tashahhud
Says it all
It's all for Him
From Him
The peace... such peace
Serenity
Only found
In prayer

© Umm Junayd, May 2008.

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A Precious Embrace

A ruffling in the trees; shuffling in the breeze; twittering and chirping a sweet harmony. Soft murmuring of dreams; calm measured sighs as my babes breath; a drowsy turn and slight adjusting of covers that have drawn below their knees.

The birds are my companions; making their calls in a symphonic melody.

Like lovers reaching out to one another, this sweet silence we embrace. Not a star can be traced. Yet His presence is felt; as strong as ever, as He awaits the supplications of His servants.

And I embrace. The beautiful moment, as I stand before my Lord.

I embrace. Wishing for the rising of the sun to be delayed.

While I embrace. Hot tears tumble, expecting a crash landing, greeted by the warm hug of my flowing hijaab.

The moments are savoured - no ice cream could taste as rich; no chocolate could be as sweet... as this embrace.

I embrace the silence, and all the darkness that comes with it. Such is from the beauty of the night prayer.

Such a precious embrace.

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Shout out to the Halaal Muslim Businesses

Ever heard of a 'Shoutout for Halal Business Drive'?

No?

HalfDate.com is now hosting one, and I must say, it's a great idea, mashaa`Allaah. Here's an excerpt from the site:

How do you feel when you see a woman with a child begging outside of your masjid?

Most probably, you'd feel sorry for them, and if they were genuinely in need, you'd help them.

But, this DateDrive is not about them.

Okay, here is another question.

How do you feel when you see a Muslim running a halal business trying to earn some halal money?

Most probably... nothing :P

Yes, Islam commands us to help the weak members of our society, but the goal of this help is so that one day they can be strong. Islam never encourages begging, that's why we're suppose to give to needy people before they even ask.

Yes, it's good to donate in general, and you're rewarded for that

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