Tag Archives: struggle

Envy

Posted on May 31, 2019 by muslimahme

Sometimes I deeply envy her The baby girl Buried at birth. This dunya Praises the zaaniah And curses the one Who attempts to persevere. Buried at birth Seems a blessing A relief Compared to life In this shallow world.

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Oceans Within

Posted on May 11, 2019 by muslimahme

She carried, In her heart, A roaring ocean, Full of emotions. Shoulders, Hunched over, Burdened with sins. She stood, And heard: “Allahu Akbar”. The barriers removed, Knots undone, Eyes overflowing, Emotions unleashed. And her sins, She hoped, With all her … Continue reading →

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Ramadan: To fast or not to fast?

Posted on June 1, 2016 by muslimahme

Bismillah. This isn’t at all what I had in mind for my next post, but I just read Humble and Hoping‘s blog post, and feel inclined to write this for everyone who struggles with any sort of health issues. I … Continue reading →

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Covered

Posted on May 28, 2016 by muslimahme

You talk about your flaws and sins, But, do you see hers? Do you see her dirtied heart? Her darkened soul? Her flawed self? And the mountains of sins she’s shelved? You see the hijab, You hear the words of … Continue reading →

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We: People of the Process

Posted on May 24, 2016 by muslimahme

Bismillah. One more gem, I must share with you all, from Sh Abu Eesa’s lecture: We, Muslims, are people of the journey, people of the process. It’s not about the destination, it was never about the destination. For, if Allah … Continue reading →

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Dear Heart

Posted on January 3, 2016 by muslimahme

Dear Heart, I trusted you. But I feel like you led me astray. “Trust your instincts”, they say. I obeyed.   Neither money, nor wealth, Neither beauty, nor status, None of these, I desired.   A pure heart, One connected … Continue reading →

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Desperate Healing

Posted on November 22, 2015 by muslimahme

That moment when you finally find seclusion, and you pick up your pen to write. Cause you need to write, you need to heal, and yet not a word is written, not a single letter, and the tears just flow, … Continue reading →

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Scars

Posted on October 14, 2015 by muslimahme

The scars, they drew me to her, they drew me in so so close. they beautified her soul. They blemished her physical appearance, but radiated her spirit, with this curious, unknown light. Her smile was gorgeous, her eyes caramel gold, but it … Continue reading →

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Trials of the Heart

Posted on March 10, 2015 by muslimahme

It’s real, My struggle, To hold on tight, To not let go of hope, I’m trying so hard, Splintered hands, bloodied rope. But it’s like … It’s like people are loosening my grip, Trying to make me fall, There is … Continue reading →

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Disappointed

Posted on February 7, 2015 by muslimahme

Disappointed In myself, In my behavior. Disappointed, For falling, For failing. Struggling, To forgive myself, To rise again, To brush off the dust, And try again.

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