Archive for November, 2006
Peace, one and all…
In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
God says in the Quran: ‘Therefore do remind, surely reminding does profit’ (87:9 trans. Shakir).
Here, then, are some of my most recent poetic reflections, all of which are aimed to remind myself and anyone else listening. May Allah Ta’ala (the Most High) make them [...]
Peace, one and all…
Here’s another song from my life on the ocean wave! This poem was inspired by a number of things. Firstly, the Quran refers to a barrier between two seas (fresh and salty). Secondly, I was also inspired by the word associations of channel and conduct. Conducting as a metaphor for giving was [...]
Peace, one and all…
Here’s my latest poem. Enjoy…
Ya Allah! Forgive me! Help me Lord amidst this work of change. Let me not tire and let me not go astray!
A Toy On a String
I am a yo-yo
a child’s toy upon a string
and, like that toy,
I move back and forth:
I come a little closer,
to fall away once [...]
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Signs abound! Every moment of every day, Allah sends us signs, leading the way Home. We are thus forever in the hour of signs. These are my latest poems. Enjoy and reflect…
Ya Allah! Purify me with a mighty purification. Grant me a sound heart (qalbun salim).
Colours in the Sky
In the hour of signs
God [...]
Peace, one and all…
I wrote a couple of poems on the train to work this morning. I wanted to share them with you. Enjoy, and may your enjoyment lead you to gardens of reflection.
Ya Allah! Grant me purity of intention and purity of action.
Breathe
Breathe in,
and feel the air course through your lungs.
Breathe out,
and feel the [...]
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I hope you enjoyed Maya Angelou’s poem (the last post). Personally, it’s one of my favourites. Well from the sublime, to the ridiculous … here are my latest offerings. Enjoy…
Ya Allah! Every ray of light from the sun shines as a jewel of Love in my heart.
Peel Back Every Layer
Peel back every [...]
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Another reason behind setting this alternative blog up was to provide a space for some of my favourite guest poets. To start this section off, I’ve chosen the brilliant Maya Angelou. I first read this poem a long time ago and it’s a really powerful expression of her deep humanity. Anyway, that’s [...]
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Welcome to The Corner Reloaded, Abdur Rahman’s poetry blog. From now on, insha Allah, this blog will house most of my newly emerging poetry. So, to the ball rolling, here are some of the most recent examples. Enjoy…
Indeed, we are for God and to Him we are returning.
I Am With You
I am [...]
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Here’s another poem. This one explores the nature of service.
Ya Rahman! I am Your servant. Help me to become worthy of the name.
Serve…
You must serve God with your heart
and not with your ego.
You must serve God in your weakness,
so forget all pretence of strength.
You must serve God with a heart
broken open by honesty,
and [...]
Peace, one and all…
O Luna, thou are fair!‘
O Luna, ancient moon, thou are fair!
Your silver threads light up the darkness,
guiding weary travellers home.
O Luna, thou are fair!
I gaze skyward at your milk-white loveliness,
standing free in bright purity
above the low places of this world.
O Luna, thou are fair!
Many words of love have Adam’s children fashioned,
in awe [...]
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