09.07.08
Reminder to Remember
To starve one’s soul,
merely neglect zikr.
To ruin your Hereafter,
just lack in fikr.
Follow your nafs down a slope that is slippery
Will ensure that your life will remain in misery.
The journey of this materialistic universe,
Is nothing but a day.
Yet importance is given to everything around us…
As if we are here to stay.
How foolish is one to let this precious time slip away…
To be wasted away…
Constant remembrance of one’s Creator,
Is essential for progress in both the dunya and aakhirah
Seeking guidance from a spiritual mentor,
Will keep one from leaving the path of Allah.
As the Messenger of Allah (S) said,
“Worship Allah as if you see Him,
If not, then surely He sees you.”
~ Pearl
01.23.08
A Lesson in Life
Love is an action of the heart.
The actions carried out by the limbs,
Can be somewhat limited in their expression,
Of the love a person’s heart really feels.
One can easily devote his/her heart
To another creature on the Earth,
But has one ever stopped to wonder…
What good does it bring about?
The feeling of misery
And restlessness in the heart…
Is that what one wants in life?
Is it really worth it?
Neglected is the Khaliq al makhlooq,
The Creator of all creations,
The One who created you from a clot of blood,
The One who is truly deserving of all devotion.
Ever dared to be a die hard aashiq…
Of The One from whom tranquility is granted?
Of The One who’s generosity is incomparable?
Of The One who’s love is incomparable?
Attaining the pleasure of Allah
Should be the one concern on our minds.
To become a true lover of Allah,
Is the achievement to make in life.
Yet, the question remains…
In what way can this goal be met?
Submission is progression.
And as I have been told,
Time and time again,
Focus and you will succeed.
It’s just the wind under your wings
To make you soar higher…
-A Student
01.01.08
Returning Back from the Gates of Hell
A life comprised of disobedience.
A life led of rebellion.
I had purchased myself a one way ticket to Hell.
Paved the way to my eternal destination.
I let Shaytaan lead me,
By fulfilling the desires of my nafs.
I was headed straight for the scorching fire…
Straight to the dreaded pits of Hell…
Until one day…
A spiritual guide was sent to me,
I became blessed to see the light…
My world no longer remained darkened.
My Creator chose for me,
A way for me to turn back…
A way for me to start new…
A way to break through from the trap I was in.
It was tough.
It required a lot of effort.
Hard work and focus were the two main elements.
By the grace of Allah,
I was granted a patient spiritual mentor,
One who cared so deeply,
Of which no bounds could be seen.
One that was willing to put up with my foolish behavior,
One that was willing to make a change.
No matter how much energy it would consume.
Or how much disappointment he would have to endure.
Bit by bit…
Slowly, but surely with time…
The effects had started to take place,
And a brighter future could be seen in store for me.
– A Student
11.22.07
The Admirable
Who would ever think
That there would exist such a person
Who has equal or more love
Than the love of one’s parents?
Who would ever think
That there would exist such a person
Who is concerned to the extent
That he would sacrifice his entire night’s sleep in order to help you?
Is it possible
That there is a human on this Earth
Who possesses such tolerance
That even when one commits a major sin
He shows no sign of disappointment,
Instead he explains a solution so that on can get rid of the disease
So that one does not commit the same mistake again.
Can one’s imagination even grasp the fact
That there is a servant of Allah
Who has so much patience
That even with the slowest person
He never gives up.
And is always there no matter what time it is,
Or how small or severe a problem may be.
Who has ever seen a person
That cares so much
That he goes as far as he can
To see his students progress in life.
I can say with certainty
That such a person does exist,
But there may not be another
Anywhere in the world
Who can match up to the likes of this man.
He sacrifices anything and everything
Just to see his students progress.
He is concerned ever so deeply
That because of his concern and worry
At times all sleep at night is lost.
He cares so much
That the pain the students feel…
He feels it too.
He has so much patience
That we go on doing one wrong thing after the other
But he will show no sign of disappointment.
Instead he just laughs it off
And says that this stuff will take time.
On the other hand,
Us ungrateful mureeds,
Show little or no appreciation,
For the amazing Shaykh that we have been blessed with…
The greatest blessing anyone could ever receive…
The most precious gift anyone would be stupid not to cherish.
Our Shaykh is The Admirable Shaykh.
No one could ever measure up to him…
No one could ever even come close…
- A Student
11.21.07
Guidance Granted
To think one can manage on one’s own
Is the easiest trap to fall in.
A concept that took a long time to learn,
That took a long time to fully sink in.
When my Shaykh entered my aimless world,
I was taught the purpose of my living and breathing,
The purpose for which I was created.
I then became one to begin to strive to achieve the goal.
Heinstructs me for what I need to do,
In order to attain the pleasure of Allah.
He guides me throughout my journey
Is there to support me every step of the way.
I have discovered a world
In which light shines upon me from all sides.
A world where I am granted a peace of mind,
Where tranquility descends upon me.
Through His continuous effort, tolerance, and patience,
He has brought me to the point where I am today.
Over the course of the past several months,
I have been continuously taught many valuable teachings.
We often hear the saying
“One can’t have it all.”
Throughout this journey sacrifices need to be made,
Changes need to be inculcated,
Struggling with one’s nafs is a given…
But who ever said this journey was easy?
The words of Allah, The Most Exalted
“Verily, with every hardship comes ease!”
Putting in some extra effort now
Will surely pay off in the long run…
Along with the du’as of a caring and devoted Shaykh
What more can one ask for?
- A Student
