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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.

23 Responses to “Let Us Sit Down and Believe For A While: Sr. Anam”

  1. Suhaib Webb Says:

    Mashallah! That was amazing!

    SDW

  2. maryam Says:

    what an amazing reminder, jezakiAllahu khayrin! may Allah make your poem a testifier to your belief in Him!

  3. M Junaid Khan Says:

    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

  4. Pro Pakistan » Lets Sit and Believe for a While - Sr Anam Says:

    [...] 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. [...]

  5. Haq Says:

    This is brilliant!…

  6. Zubair Says:

    Jazakillahu khayr, that was very nice! May Allah reward you and give you the taufeeq to keep benefiting people with your writing!

  7. najeeba Says:

    marvelous. no more words to express -masha allah!!!!

  8. Kadijatu Says:

    SubhanAllah, I loved reading this! So beautiful, mashAllah, may Allah(swt) reward you!

  9. Sultan Says:

    I am so impressed!! Mashallah..thoughts expressed so beautifully..jazak allah khair.

  10. Qutubuddin Says:

    Mashallah.. Good to read, Good to feel.. And Nice to Remember Allah.. May Allah Give you better rewards for this.

  11. Miriam Says:

    MashaALLAH, that was beautiful.

    Miriam.

  12. Umm Ibrahim Says:

    Assalaamu alaikum,

    Masha’Allah what a really beautiful poem - jazakAllahu khair for sharing this poignant reminder. :)

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  14. Shawna Says:

    Very beautiful, masha’Allah. Thank you for this reminder and moment of peace.

  15. **** Says:

    You’ve hit the nail on the head. People don’t spend enough time contemplating.
    May Allah reward you for such a beautiful reminder.

  16. River Says:

    whats the sisters last name hommie, im mo put this on Islamicity.com …………………………………………………….. sorry i stole it

  17. Webmaster Says:

    Her name is Anam Majeed.

  18. River Says:

    http://www.iviews.com/Articles/articles.asp?ref=SW0806-3603

  19. 1234 Says:

    Can i use this for our team building? I will reference it accordingly.

  20. Webmaster Says:

    Sure inshaAllah, you can use it for whatever you like.

  21. Muhammad Ali Says:

    MashaAllah! Could someone please tell me how I can contact the sister to get permission for publishing this poem in a Muslim youth magazine.

  22. Webmaster Says:

    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.

  23. Muhammad Ali Says:

    JazaakAllah khair!

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