by Asma bint Shameem
We were once lost in the gloom of ignorance Plunged deep in the heart of unawareness Worshipping dumb idols made of stone “Who would resurrect us, flesh and bone?” We would shed blood for petty reasons Remaining in war throughout the seasons We would bury baby girls, no mercy did we feel Nothing seemed cruel to those hearts of steel And just when it seemed that we were doomed In front of our eyes our destruction loomed Allaah, the Merciful and the Almighty Sent us Muhammad…. a Guidance, a Mercy He brought us out of darkness into light He guided us, he showed us wrong from right As we submitted to Allaah, Imaan filled our hearts That’s where the great story of our Triumph starts Under his leadership we conquered the world With all of its treasures…. at our feet unfurled With Imaan in our hearts so strong so bright No one could defeat us, such was our might The strongest authority one had ever heard Our only mission…. to spread Allaah’s Word We were good Muslims…. with patience and piety We were One Ummah…. all brothers with sincerity But now those blessed days are all but gone. Now things have been turned upside down Muslims and Islam are looked down upon. Where is our Glory? Where is our Dawn? The world is killing us, tearing us apart They are eating away at our very heart We are despised, reviled….we’re humiliated We’ve lost our honor, we’re subjugated “They will invite each other to attack you,” he said “Just as to a feast,” he foretold years ahead “But why, O Messenger of Allaah?” they said. “Love of the Dunya and hatred of death,” What will it take… for you to realize? What’s going to make you open your eyes? What will make you hear the children crying? Do you not see your brothers and sisters dying? How can you remain silent when you see the aggression Why are you not moved when you see the oppression Did you, O Dear Muslim, ever ask….“Why?” Why are we so low, though once sky high? Its because we strayed away from Allaah Its because we forgot the laws of Sharee’ah Its because we forgot there’s a Day of Judgment We just got lost in the Worldly enjoyment We followed our desires, we neglected the prayer We abandoned the Sunnah….we just didn’t care But even in these times of shame and desperation YOU have the power to change the situation If each one of you will change for the better Our strength will surely be put back together Repent to Allaah….come back to the Sunnah Mend your ways….that will renovate the Ummah Keep the Qur’aan close to your side Make the Prophet your beloved Guide And in this tough time of hardship and despair Don’t forget the ultimate power of prayer Allaah says, “O You who believe!” If you help Allaah, surely He will relieve… All of your burdens…. all of your sorrow Soon there will be a brighter tomorrow So get up O Muslims! Time to take a stance! If Allaah is with us, no one stands a chance! Haven’t we been humiliated enough? Hasn’t there been plenty of rough? Why are you asleep? Wake up O Ummah! Isn’t it time to come back to Allaah??!!
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