Reminder

Bismillah,

I haven't posted much in line of prose for quite a while. That is mainly because I often think in rhythmic words. Poetry. Spoken Word. Prayers. Short but full of substance.

Much have been in my mind as well; the education system, politics, activism, spirituality, self-improvement, physical competence, society, medicine, book reviews, children, war, wisdom, silence, marriage, death, nature. A lot. Period.

What is more important? At the end of the day, no matter what we feel about who, what or how we are, there is a truth that awaits. No matter how sophisticated, no matter how insignificant. No matter how dark, no matter how light the skin. One truth.

It is liberating in different ways. Yet, what is important in the end gives the due process some value, what is important in the end makes the process to the end worth living for. Such is this Life. Thus embrace it in wisdom to reach the end with some grace. Isn't it the statement of the Beloved of Allah sallalahu aleyhi wa salam where he said the smart person is one who works for the here-after?

There.

"Were it not for the grace and mercy of Allah on you, indeed Allah if oft-returning, full of wisdom."
(surat an-nur, ayah 10)

"Were it not for the grace and mercy of Allah on you, in this world and the hereafter, a grevious penalty would have seized you in that ye rushed glibly into this affair."
(surat an-nur, ayah 14)

"Were it not for the grace and mercy of Allah on you, indeed Allah is full of kindness and Mercy."
(surat an-nur, ayah 20)

Beautiful reminders, indeed for those who reflect.

Peace & Blessings.
-hy-