Let Us Sit Down and Believe For A While: Sr. Anam
So `Abdullah ibn Rawahah (RAA), whenever he met one of the Companions of the Prophet (PBUH), used to say, “Come, let us believe in our Lord for a while.” When the Prophet (PBUH) heard about this, he said, “May Allah have mercy on Ibn Rawahah, for he loves the gatherings that the angels feel proud to attend.”
Let us sit down and believe for a while…
In the dappled sunlight of this June afternoon
Amongst the swaying leaves and the violet bloom
I promise not to ramble on about economic pacts
I will not bore you with depressing trade facts
And partake neither in vain babble nor pretension-
But instead marvel at the exquisite surface tension,
Of a single drop of tender dew
Serenely dripping into view.
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Sunlight plays delicately on the Noor and grace
That illuminate your gentle face
Oh my friend, let us sit down and believe for a while
Lest we stray towards the less worthwhile
Pursuits and pleasures and lofty attitudes
And conceits and egos of great altitudes-
I would rather be inspired by this beleaguered ant,
Resolutely forging towards the garden plants!
(A noble ant, whether it can make it or it can’t).
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My friend, let us sit down and believe for a while-
Let us pray Asr and then directly after
Deeply contemplate the nearing Hereafter
And pray and pray and sometimes ruminate
And ask for forgiveness in this humble state.
The trees will securely shade our prostrate forms
Swathed and billowing in cotton storms!
And I hope and hope, and I pray and pray
To be as securely shaded on Judgement Day.
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My friend, let us sit down and believe for a while
Lest we get caught up in some erring lifestyle
And so do not reflect upon His creation or ponder
And idle away the afternoons in petty squander
No, let us sit down and believe for a while-
No matter what the task or worldly trial.
And may we never come to sorrow at this day’s end
That we spent in prayer with a believing friend-
For we sat down with a smile, we sat down and believed awhile.
June 25th, 2008 at 6:19 am
Mashallah! That was amazing!
SDW
June 25th, 2008 at 6:22 am
what an amazing reminder, jezakiAllahu khayrin! may Allah make your poem a testifier to your belief in Him!
June 25th, 2008 at 6:27 am
Sr Anam! It is truly amazing. I would like to share it with my blog readers by placing it there. I will give link back and proper reference to the original source. May Allah reward you for it.
Ameen
June 25th, 2008 at 6:30 am
[...] I came across this post while reading one of my favourite blog and thought to share it with you. It was written by Sr. Anam and is orignally published at Suhaib Webb Blog Site. [...]
June 25th, 2008 at 8:29 am
This is brilliant!…
June 25th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Jazakillahu khayr, that was very nice! May Allah reward you and give you the taufeeq to keep benefiting people with your writing!
June 25th, 2008 at 11:25 am
marvelous. no more words to express -masha allah!!!!
June 25th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
SubhanAllah, I loved reading this! So beautiful, mashAllah, may Allah(swt) reward you!
June 26th, 2008 at 12:30 am
I am so impressed!! Mashallah..thoughts expressed so beautifully..jazak allah khair.
June 26th, 2008 at 2:19 am
Mashallah.. Good to read, Good to feel.. And Nice to Remember Allah.. May Allah Give you better rewards for this.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:32 am
MashaALLAH, that was beautiful.
Miriam.
June 26th, 2008 at 4:57 am
Assalaamu alaikum,
Masha’Allah what a really beautiful poem - jazakAllahu khair for sharing this poignant reminder.
June 26th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
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June 27th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Very beautiful, masha’Allah. Thank you for this reminder and moment of peace.
June 27th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
You’ve hit the nail on the head. People don’t spend enough time contemplating.
May Allah reward you for such a beautiful reminder.
June 27th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
whats the sisters last name hommie, im mo put this on Islamicity.com …………………………………………………….. sorry i stole it
June 27th, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Her name is Anam Majeed.
June 27th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
http://www.iviews.com/Articles/articles.asp?ref=SW0806-3603
June 30th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Can i use this for our team building? I will reference it accordingly.
June 30th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Sure inshaAllah, you can use it for whatever you like.
July 7th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
MashaAllah! Could someone please tell me how I can contact the sister to get permission for publishing this poem in a Muslim youth magazine.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Assalamu Alaikum Akhi,
I will get in touch with the author and get her permission for you.
I will email you soon and let you know inshaAllah.
July 7th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
JazaakAllah khair!