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The art of listening to Allah~

 

 

 

 

The art of listening to Allah~

 

 

Useless were all the words
everyone told me


Until I learned this art
of listening to God


I learned how to ignore the whispers
Of temptation


I joined such a race
between the mind
and the soul.


I became daring
To bathe in the truth
of the world of destruction
I built around me


I stepped back,
took a moment of silence,
looked at what Allah has given me


And now I happily perform
in this stage of life
with such an ease

 

My hopes carry me


And I am just like
a little shadow in the crowd
I behold myself
even in this mystery we call pain


I don’t let anything frighten me
because I know it is this path of sorrow
 that brings me to where joy is ~

 

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  • couldbeworse
    March 4

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    And I am just like
    a little shadow in the crowd
    I behold myself
    even in this mystery we call pain



    loved your background and this piece was lovely and sentimental.


  • Cannonsfire
    January 12

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    I have always thought faith was a personal mission that touched each of us in different ways. You have shown us your faith and it lights the page with the words. C


  • secberm
    August 10, 2008

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    There is indeed an art in listening to the Almighty Creator, to listen past whispering temptations. I like this lots, poet. Write on and one.

    Dez


  • thelordreigns gold member
    July 12, 2008

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    It is awesome that the Creator of all seen and unseen listens to us when we cry out.

    Beautifully done!


  • Desire gold member
    July 11, 2008

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    Thank You!!

    Thank You for Your entry: The art of listening to Allah~
    This piece tugged hard at my Spirit, I read Your words several times and Love the reference to:
    My hopes carry me also I behold myself even in this mystery we call pain-
    for indeed it is a mystery and many do not understand its origins I imagine there are others who could relate- especially when one steps back to take a moment of silence, much can be learned I'm Blessed You are here
    Excellent Voice to Inspire
    Powerful images You have brought forth

    Thank You for sharing Your Heart also Spirit!
    Best wishes to You in the contest Sweet Soul
    **Judging will be done shortly...
    Many blessings too
    and much love & light~ Desire~*~

    • Amarige
      July 11, 2008
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      Thank you so much Desire for your lovely comment..your sweetness just drips from every word you said..Im glad I can touch others hearts as well
      Ruby


  • Sandra R Reynolds gold member
    July 11, 2008
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    Great write.


  • storiesuntold gold member
    July 11, 2008

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    Written very well

    I read your poem twice and it held me fast with a vision of Christ on the cross for our sins .We need to step back and see this world so needs love and not a minute too soon as of right now

    • Amarige
      July 11, 2008
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      Thank you so much for your lovely comments and I am glad that you can relate to this with your own believes as well..
      Ruby


  • Aliya Abbas
    July 10, 2008

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    excellent

    this is an excellent piece of work.
    I stepped back,
    took a moment of silence,
    looked at what Allah has given me


    i think everybody needs to do his in their lives. not once but often. very well written.


  • Thoughts-of-Soloman
    July 9, 2008

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    Hi Ruby

    I'm glad to finally make it to your poem here.

    'Listening to God'

    'I joined such a race
    between the mind
    and the soul.'

    'Bang on the nail' (meaning most effective and successful) for me, it seems that these words carry the 'key', so good that you expressed this here. Well done my friend!

    Sol


    • Amarige
      July 9, 2008
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      Thank you so much Karim ..I am glad you like it..Your words means a lot to me..
      Ruby


  • Solo Wisp gold member
    July 9, 2008
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    Yesss ... the path of sorrow leads us to joy ... Very well thought out and beautiful.


  • Wandering Woodchuck silver member
    July 8, 2008
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    Very well done. I like the approach.


  • Talking Toni gold member
    July 8, 2008

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    Words OF Serinty..........

    I have fund those words in my heart throught the soul cleasing blood of Jesus CHrist my Lord and saviour. He is king of Kings and Lord of Lords. And will ALWAYS bring us though the darkness and into the light because he is the light of the world.Your words are full of love and compassion and I am sure will touch many hearts! Thanks for sharing!!!~~Toni~~


  • Arkbear gold member
    July 8, 2008

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    Oh!

     

    I am so blessed by your words.....you give us wisdom and a different perspective to be able to talk to others.....thank you ~

     

    I found strength in your life.....and in your words..>>>>

     

    I don’t let anything frighten me
    because I know it is this path of sorrow
     that brings me to where joy is ~

     

    Joy unspeakable and full of Glory!

    God bless you!

    Bear ~

     

     

    • Amarige
      July 8, 2008
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      Thank you so much Arkbear for your lovely comment ..I am glad you enjoyed it
      Ruby


  • crimsondew
    July 8, 2008
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    Lovely poem

    Salaam..wonderful poem...yes paths of sorrows take us nearer to Allah, if we remember Him that is (which we should).These paths are not easy, but we eventually emerge winner as I personally feel closer to God after each escapade of life...Good write and glad you found teh right path..Alhamdollilah!


  • gie-gie
    July 7, 2008

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    ~ great ,, ~

    ~ i love this poem .. ~
    ~ keep your heart fall in Allah .. ~
    ~ Insya Allah we'll find the best way to walk .. ~

  • it all i know
    July 7, 2008

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    good poemm

    i like the first part, but the last part, was a little confusing. perhap's next time, you won't dabble with that. the art of "confusing" i mean. perhaps's you won't babble with THAT.

    *sorry i'm on lot's of different and awful drug's right now*

    • Amarige
      July 7, 2008
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      Thank you 'it all i know' I appreciate your comment
      Ruby


  • deercatcher
    July 7, 2008

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    I learned that the names of the men of Genisis from Adam, to Noah, create a sentence that is coherent and speaks to sorrow being the gift of life. It is, "Man is appointed earthly sorrow, but the blessed God shall come down, teaching, his death shall bring the despairing, rest.

    • Amarige
      July 7, 2008
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      Thank you deercatcher for your lovely comment
      Ruby


  • sOuL
    July 7, 2008
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    I will not make a comment.Why?
    The author already know it..

    • Amarige
      July 7, 2008
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      lol sorry brother don't be upset..I was busy that is all..I will check the link you sent me..


  • DogFish silver member
    July 7, 2008
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    "If all the seas were ink..."


  • Uniquely-Scarred
    July 7, 2008

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    ah that freedom thing..... i beileve that is the right of us all... mellow out have more faith in what you can see my freind

    • Amarige
      July 7, 2008
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    • Amarige
      July 7, 2008
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      I really don't have time for your comments..if you have something nice to say..you welcome..or any good suggestion or correction you welcome..and even if you don't agree with my believes..you should say it nicely as some others did with respect..if you don't have nothing good to say ..sorry my time is precious..


  • Uniquely-Scarred
    July 7, 2008
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    all religion is a sham... man made bull shit this said you write well made me think

    • Amarige
      July 7, 2008
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      Maybe you should watch your language before even commenting my friend..


      • Uniquely-Scarred
        July 7, 2008
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        yes but, on preaching crap perhaps you should hold your tongue too

        • Amarige
          July 7, 2008
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          I am not preaching anybody..I am free to write what I want..maybe you don't need to read..you better don't reply..or you going to get banned!!!


  • PrabhuDayal Khattar silver member
    July 7, 2008

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    yes..we all are going trhough all such tempetations and realisations time and time again..there are many factors of all such exercises yet you are lucky...that you can recognise and can spell it with a depth..well done...


  • Peripatetic gold member
    July 7, 2008

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    This poem regards the ultimate triumph of innocenct courage over cynical cowardice and despair. It acknowledges God as the strength of the innocent, and reveals innocence to be disassociated from ignorance. Ignorance has no defense against temptation, but the word of God directs those who seek him to the path of righteousness. Striving to listen to God, one may learn the limits of lies, pain and sorrow measured against the infinity and eternity of his truth and the delight of his loving kindness.
    This is a wonderful theme, beautifully and humbly expressed here.

    Note: In line 11, is "bath" intended to read "bathe"?

    • Amarige
      July 7, 2008
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      Thank you so much Peripatetic for your kind words..I really appreciate your lovely comment
      Ruby


  • Topaze gold member
    July 7, 2008
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    A lovely piece Ruby, a wonderful expression of your faith. My best wishes to you always dear.

    • Amarige
      July 7, 2008
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      Thank you dear Karl for your lovely comment..Glad you liked this piece
      Ruby


  • michael thomas gold member
    July 7, 2008

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    I get Allah mixed up with Buddha and then Jesus will come along and say something that pleases me. Confucius makes things simple: love your neighbor and love your government. I bow to the east, make the sign of the cross and repeat my mantra - ohmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm till I get called by the nurse behind one of the doors.

    • Amarige
      July 7, 2008
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      Thank you Michael for the sweet comment
      Ruby


  • ShaShay
    July 7, 2008

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    This is a very nice write. I'm glad you have peace in your life and can now enjoy it. Nicely done. Pen on...


  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    July 7, 2008

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    I liked the last lines the most -

    I don’t let anything frighten me
    because I know it is this path of sorrow
    that brings me to where joy is

    Kahlil Gibran said, "The deeper sorrow carves into your soul, the more joy it can contain." We must pass through so much before we can identify and separate what we don't want from what we do. You captured that path and lesson well.

    Mark

    • Amarige
      July 7, 2008
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      Mark Thank you so much my friend for stopping by once again..I need to check your work too..it's been long time didn't stop by
      Ruby

  • Durlon
    July 7, 2008

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    well done

    Flows well. Good imagery. Insprirational. I especially like: "I became daring/to bathe in the truth/of the world of destruction/I built around me."


  • Lucian Valcor
    July 7, 2008

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    Im not sure exactly how to take this ive never heard much about allah except the bad which is not always the way it is I know this, but the poem was great i think you did a amazing job the form was perfect for this poem and flow was awesome imagry intact all in all i think you did a great job

    lucian"

    • Amarige
      July 7, 2008
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      Thanks Lucian for your comment..Sorry you only heard the bad about 'Allah'..
      We humans tend to hear more bad than good..for some reason..
      Ruby


  • Misery
    July 7, 2008

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    That was really beautiful... I can tell that there had to have been an expirence that inspired such words of dedication... I know everyone puts in a quote of the poem in there comments just to get more points... So I will just say that my favorite line was the last... You are completley right... We must allow ourselves to accept people... In order to find the good from bad... It is the same with life... We must embrace what true sorrow is to actually be sorry... and know that there are more obstacle ahead but eventually you will reach your destination... Great Write! Take care...

    Victoria

    • Amarige
      July 7, 2008
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      Thank you for the lovely comment Misery
      Ruby

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