I see two souls who have never met,
Or they did meet, let’s perceive;
Multiple back-and-forth journeys later,
It’s decided their match shall appease.

Wait! There remains the sunnah of istikhara
To be done by the couple in question;
Oh, but I see a local imaam is being asked
To do the special prayer seeking Allah’s consent!

‘Red and black … Continue Reading

“The wedding date is coming near,
All the arrangements need to be clear.”
“Has the bride’s family been informed
Of the dowry for this new relationship to be formed?”
“Oh, I’m sorry! Islam prohibits dowry!
I meant the ‘gifts’ given to marry.”

Though the family doesn’t have much of a treasure,
They would do everything for their daughter’s security and … Continue Reading

Allah, you saved Your believers that day;
Musa had his trust in You, come what may!
إن معي ربي سيهدين
And Your Mercy was the answer, to this day we deem.

Closer we are to Musa than a Jew,
So an extra day we fast, that was the Prophetic view;
A golden opportunity, O wise one,
Sins of one year … Continue Reading