LOST

OH HOW I MISS THOSE DAYS OF SOLITUDE.

MY SWEET ESCAPE,

FROM THE SINCERELY INSINCERE,

INTO QUIETUDE.

INDEED...

"IN THE REMEMBRANCE OF ALLAH DO HEARTS FIND REST."

(QURAN 13:28)

PALESTINE IS MINE

QUOTE BY SALAHUDDIN AYYUBI:

(You would swear he was talking about today)

We hope in Allah Most High, to whom be Praise, who leads the hearts of Muslims to calm what torments them and ruins their prosperity. Where is the sense of honour of the Muslims? The pride of the Believers? The zeal of the Faithful? We shall never cease to be amazed at how the disbelievers for their part have shown trusts, and it is the Muslims who have been lacking in zeal. Not one of them has responded to the call. Not one intervenes to straighten what is distorted,- but observe howfar the Franks have gone. What unity they have achieved. What aims they pursue. What help they have given. What sums of money they have borrowed and spent. What wealth they have collected and distributed and divided amongst them. There is not a king left in their lands or islands, or a rich man who has not competed with his neighbours to produce more support and rival his peers in strenuous military efforts. In defence of their religion they consider it a small thing to spend life and soul,- and they have kept their infidel brothers supplied with arms and champions of war,- and all they have done and all their generosity has been done purely out of zeal for him they worship in jealous defence of their faith. The Muslims on the other hand are weakened and demoralize & they have become negligent and lazy, the victims of unproductive stupification and completely lacking in enthusiasm. If, Allah forbid, Islam should draw reign, obscure her splendor, blunt her sword, there would be no one, east or west, far or near who would blaze the zealfor Allah's religion, or choose to come to the aid of Truth against Falsehood. This is the moment to cast off laziness, to summon from far and near all those men who have blood in their veins; but we are confident (He speaks about himse@f and the small party of believers who began with him and then became a large party); but we are confident, thanks to Allah - A lhamdulillah - in the help that will come from Him in sincerity of purpose and deepest devotion.

Insha-Allah the disbelievers shall perish and the Faithful shall have a sure deliverance.

[Salahuddin Ayyubi, Liberator of Jerusalem 12th Century CE]
Abu Shamma, Kitab Ar-Rawadatain (History Book)

LOST SOUL

The essence of seasons lie within the beauty of natures true colors. It is not the changing of seasons which is worrisome, but rather the complexity of colors seen among fall leaves and its audacity to cling to life. Vain colors limiting worth, blind following leading a slippery path, failing to recognize that it is the roots which "raise" the tree, rather than itself "rising" above the dark gray clouds. Bringing to light a saying: As we struggle through life and move up, it is not the people whom are above us that will "pull" us up, but rather we may be "raised" by the people below us. We should never cease to look below us for care, love, support, and the strength we all need to grow.

Sent to him, a man of genuine knowledge and wisdom, a stranger sincere by nature, whom sounded the trumpet of reason from within, waking a Lost Soul from a deep sleep...

A Soul, just another fall's fool in this scheme of life. As mystical the appearence, disappearence eclipsed beyond his memories, yet never ceased to remain present within the illumination of his heart and thoughts. Never did the Soul cease to rest its mind once therefore... in search of truth, never to be ford. Never the probability of discovery, but appreciation of recovery as nature revealeth the genuine true colors... Exhibiting its beauty among its seasons of beings.

"Truly in the heart there is a void that cannot be removed except with the company of Allah. And in it there is a sadness that cannot be removed except with the happiness of knowing Allah and being true to Him. And in it there is an emptiness that cannot be filled except with love for Him and by turning to Him and always remembering Him. And if a person were given all of the world and what is in it, it would not fill this emptiness."
-Ibn al-Qayyim al Jawziyya-

TO LIVE UNKNOWN

Within me there is such a place where the greatest of my aspirations reside. A place where my "hollow dreams" continue to flourish with nourishing hopes of hope. A place where the deepest of my emotions are felt and where the delight of my memories are kept warm and secure. Within this place is another... a place where I keep only the most special of things that surround this small world of mine and where they come to stay... Trust, Respect, and amongst many others the most important and dearest of them all... Loyalty.

I find a certain thought inescapable as I contemplate such matters. Throughout time, I have found that a majority of us have become weak. I see that a lot of us don’t want to accommodate others. What I’m talking about is blatant arrogance, ignorance, selfishness, or a combination of all three. Perhaps, as with many, relationships with friends and family have suffered due to people being scared of taking a chance. Thoughts of suffering the pain once more surround our daily routines and maybe we will get hurt again, but we will never know because taking a chance is something that needs mental and physical power. I have taken many chances and have failed so many times in life, but I have found that I am a fighter and have gained the courage to always get back up for the next fight. Whatever it maybe, physical or mental, this should give us the assurance that we will succeed in life no matter what falls along the path that has been set before us by the Almighty Himself.

I try to learn as much as possible with every passing day. Sometimes I succeed, but most of the time I fail. I guess nobody’s perfect. However, amongst my great and many failures, I have found that it’s hard to spend time with your own thoughts and maybe that’s why we gather ourselves around so many people, so less thoughts of our problems and issues will be floating in our minds... Rather, after many years, I've come to understand that the essence of success lays in the realization of the contrary. I am reminded of a quote attributed to a scholar commonly referred to as the "Scholar of the Heart" stating: "The one with a dead heart will make you feel lonely. So, take advantage of their absence as much as possible, because you will not feel lonely except when they are with you. If you are put to trial with them, give them your outer attention, wander from them with your heart, separate your inner self from them, and do not let them distract you from what is more deserving of your attention."

I believe we should all train ourselves to execute and problem solve all that needs to be, so our hearts will stay open for those who deserve it the most and for great achievements. We need to be Loyal not only to others, but also to ourselves, and we should always move forward with purpose and remain as fighters who do not run and abandon those who care about us and us for them at the first sign of a problem.

Abu Nu’aym narrates in Al-Hilyah that Mu’adh bin Jabal Said:
“Knowledge is a comforting friend in times of loneliness, it is the best companion during travels, and it is the inner friend who speaks to you in your privacy. Knowledge is the discerning proof of what is right and what is wrong, and it is the positive force that will help you surmount the trials of comfort, as well as those of hardships. Knowledge is your most powerful sword against your enemy, and finally, it is your most dignifying raiment in the company of your close companions. Through knowledge, Allah, blessed be His Name, raises some people in rank, and He makes them leaders in righteousness and models in morality. The vestige of their faith is avidly sought, their deeds are emulated perceptively, and people will seek and sanction their opinions solicitously and unequivocally. The heavenly angels seek their company and anoint them with their wings, every fresh or withered life they pass by implore Almighty Allah to forgive them their sins, even the fish in the oceans, the beasts of the lands and every bird of prey and migratory bird pray and solicit the mercy of Almighty Allah on their behalf. This is because knowledge revives the dead hearts and drives them out of darkness into light, and because knowledge is the light of the inner eyes that cures one’s blindness and restores his inner sight”

WAKE UP PROJECT

A Dedication To:

Brother Noreaga, Brother Archernahr, Wake Up Project Team,

And last but definitely not least...

To the Fans and Supporters of the "Wake Up Project:"

I, as perhaps many of you, have come to realize that although it is human nature to avoid conflict, nevertheless it is our silence and this direct avoidance of issues that has been perceived as condoning the bigotry and racism we witness today across the world, such as the issue of Palestine. Whether it be a Muslim, Christian, Jew, Black, White, any ethnicity or race we should always take the time to acknowledge and empathize with the pain of any group who suffers, from the evil that surrounds us, and to form a coalition with one another. Silence is never the answer in such matters of those who attempt to spread hate and lies. Rather, confronting the evil with knowledge, truth, wisdom, and unity is the only way to victory. We must not be afraid and we must no longer allow the enemies of truth and the enemies of happiness to thrive on intimidating people into remaining silent, because that's where we all lose. No one has been created in vain. If we place our trust in God (SWT), if we place our fears behind us, if we could only take the opportunity to imagine our abilities, then and only then would we have the capacity to see that each and every single one of us are far more powerful than we believe, and such has been displayed by the Wake Up Project and their Supporters. Unite and we shall grow as "ONE" Inshallah!!!

So, with much humility, I ask for your forgiveness as it is unfortunately not within the capacity of my own vocabulary to express my true gratitude to GOD (SWT) for all of you involved in the Wake Up Project. You all have surpassed expectations with such an astounding level of commitment, a level of struggle, and exemplified a level of resilience, in contributing to this Ummah (generation) and to the World, by becoming "ONE." You all have showcased the epitome of the word "UNITY." I am thankful and grateful to God (SWT) for your unrelenting devotion, your spirituality, your inspiration, and for the wealth of knowledge you all shared so selflessly in helping free the minds of those whom have been enslaved for so long, for confirming the thoughts of those already on the path towards the truth, and in voicing the voice of the voiceless.

My appreciation also extends to the Fans of the "Wake Up Project" in the understanding that we all share a "Common Ground" and we appreciate those whom are supporting to spread that very message to your families, friends, and your enemies. I am grateful to all who have freely opened their hearts and minds in understanding the underlined message of the Wake Up Project, an amazing congregation of series into the most unprecedented documentaries.

"We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory will swell when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature."

May GOD (SWT) bless you all from His All-Reaching Bounty and may He make you successful in all that you do.

To help free yourself, please visit:
http://www.wakeupproject.com/

STRANDED

I asked for Strength...

And God gave me Difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for Wisdom...

And God gave me Problems to solve.

I asked for Prosperity...

And God gave me Brain and Brawn to work.

I asked for Courage...

And God gave me Danger to overcome.

I asked for Love...

And God gave me Troubled people to help.

I asked for Favours...

And God gave me Opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted.

I received everything I needed.

My prayer has been answered.

"Discovery is what rejuvenates our souls and gives it strength to continue to strive towards our original destination. That is what makes us stronger and continue to strive harder. "