the house of god is closed for the day the seeker is turned away his needs in discord with the custodian’s timings why is it that taverns have longer opening hours where men find more comfort together in a strange watering hole than they do in an unfamiliar mosque or a temple in a distant … Continue reading the house of god
Category: spiriTuality
Heaven’s Chains
In the beginning there was guilt... I am re-posting my poem Heaven's Chains as an entry for Dungeon Prompt Week 8: Guilt – Illuminating or Engulfing the Darkness? Was Eve a sinner or was she in fact, a savior? It was a secret of history Shrouded under the mystery Woman craved the apple tree From heaven’s chains … Continue reading Heaven’s Chains
Pilgrimage of Prayer
A barren land Renowned for its dead It was in fact A piece of heaven That earth held onto Few recognized it They were the pilgrims Against a rising sun Whilst the sand was still cool Barefoot in black They inched towards the shrine Their first pilgrimage or a regular Gratitude and remembrance In a … Continue reading Pilgrimage of Prayer
Searching… A Dedication
Melodious voices call you five times Will you not respond? Or are we searching in the wrong places? ~~~ (He lives not within the walls of His house, but in our hearts) *** Dedicated to the innocents caught up in the atrocious ongoing hostage situation at Westgate Mall, Nairobi, Kenya. Please pray for those still … Continue reading Searching… A Dedication
Heaven’s Chains
(Heaven's Chains is a poem about Heaven through the eyes of Eve. Was Eve a sinner or perhaps a saviour? It is one of my personal favorite poems. Somehow, I found that post had been deleted. I am re-posting it now. It was a micropoem to start off with but I had a strong feeling … Continue reading Heaven’s Chains
Praying Hands
Today I would like to share quotes of Imam Al-Ghazzali about praying hands : How ignorant is he who has been given wings, and yet asks: Where should I place my hands! (while praying) ~Teach us where to place our hands in prayer ~ How many ask about the hands; how few are they who … Continue reading Praying Hands
Revelations
and why indeed are they referred to as revelations when all their meanings remain hidden under layers of verses disguised as poetry with a purpose and why indeed were they revealed for all mankind while the common worshipper relies on scholars to sift through yet continue to argue on what is true and why do … Continue reading Revelations
Kun Fayakun
you asked me what i am
I found it not in the east …
I found it not in the east, nor towards the west North and south, I came without Losing hope Retreating inward There it was In all its splendour And ... I finally face my qibla ** **Qibla is the direction one faces while praying
Unveiling
Unveiling when my words sculpt you into a hero worship and adore you and the pedestal isn't high enough don't crush me you will never find another ... in this life nor the next... i kiss your every footstep quickly before the sand erases it won't you turn around and glance at me? ... if … Continue reading Unveiling
SONYA KASSAM 