Biryanee, not Dhaal!

We live in a world, my friend, that has genuinely become for us, an immoral maze,
That it becomes difficult to be anywhere without something enticing your longing gaze!

Even in the comforts of your home, surrounded by everything that is Halaal,
You have that Shaitaan’s box that fools you into believing your biryani to be Dhaal!

When you try to access your news, check the weather or even look up on some Deeni work,
You cannot do so easily, without being assaulted by the evil, that in the cyberworld, that does lurk!

Your drive to work or a leisurely stroll with your family, down the scenic path,
Even a simple book or magazine browsing, requires you to have a spiritual bath!

So, what is the solution to all of this, I hear you ask!
Well, that’s easy! Its nothing new, but the same old task!

Your Rabb has ordered you to lower your eyes, and turn your gaze away,
And you know what to do with the Shayateen that are part of your day!

If sincerely, you wish to save yourself and those that are dear,
You will know what to do, so do it with courage, without fear!

Rooster for a hero!

They will cut their hands and make it bleed,All for a musician who, himself is in need!They will cry for a foul-mouthed car show host,Whose arrogance has lost him his prime post!They will swoon over some girly boy prancing in front,Who does silly, stupid things as a...

Old friends in the cupboard!

Sheesha, my trusty old mirror, is the oldest friend I have in my wardrobe, who, till today, still hangs around,He witnessed all my apparel, those that make me look thin, and those that cannot be worn without a groaning sound!He grimaces when He sees my first kurta...

Say it now!!!

Your love for your close ones, you must express,For after they are gone, it will be too late to confess!To say "I am sorry!" for mistakes, do not waste time,For ignoring your fault, just intensifies your crime!Say "Thank you!" To all those who do you a favour,And from...

Dear Moulana, excuse my son…

Dear Moulana, please excuse my son not being there, The School kept him in because of his sporting flair!On Monday the coach called him for soccer training,And on Tuesday he was tired and his legs were paining! On Wednesday, Cricket was what kept him away,And he...

Boarding the plane!

Let me say, before boarding this aeroplane, That despite my actions, I am quite sane! What I say after this may be termed as a bequest, But if I reach my destination, it becomes a request! Please, oh my child, Go to Madrasah and learn,For right now, in my mind, it is...

Books at High school

Remember the first time you opened Shakespeare? How, suddenly, you were filled with immense fear? And then SHANE came galloping to the rescue, And showed you PEOPLE ARE LIVING THERE too! And then you sat to have CIDER WITH ROSIE, Discussing how TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD...