Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read

Far7an · **Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read -** 03-06-2005

How many words she’s read before, she’s consumed two thousand books or more.
Musty pulp and glue soundproof her tiny room.
She cannot understand why this book in her hand
fascinates her now so much that she’s almost shy to touch.
“Don’t think about the words it’s just a book - paper and ink”
She reaffirms, remind herself, “a book can’t dictate what to think.”
It invites, intrigues her more than others on her shelf
“Is it just another book?” - she sits questioning herself.

Oh Allah, she’s so afraid to read,
the wisdom that’s revealed may burrow in her mind
She’ll be obliged to admit,
She’ll be obliged to submit
But will she be strong enough to live the truth she finds?
Oh Allah, she’s so afraid to read.

The hall light is always on every night that he is gone.
He hears his mother toss in bed when he slips in at dawn.
In the book case by the stair, he can see it sitting there
like a waiting watchful wise-man scolding him with care.
In the morning will they fight about him being out all night?
Will he resent their gift of love and not admit that they are right?
All he wants is to fit in some place, but must he compromise his faith?
He can’t look himself or his parents in the face.
He takes the book upstairs unread and sets it closed next to his head
then counts the prayers he’s missed and lays so hopelessly in bed.

Oh Allah, he’s so afraid to read,
the wisdom that’s revealed may burrow in his mind
He’ll be obliged to admit,
He’ll be obliged to submit
But will he be strong enough to live the truth he finds?
Oh Allah, he’s so afraid to read.

I sent an email to my loved one, just the other day
It’s sad communication has evolved this way.
We use so many words but have so little to relay
as angels scribble down every letter that we say.
All the viral attachments sent and passionate insults we vent
It’s easy to be arrogant behind user passwords we invent.
But on the day the scrolls are laid, with every word and deed displayed,
when we read our accounts, I know, for one, I’ll be afraid.

That day I’ll be so afraid to read,
every harsh word that I’ve spoken - and every time I have lied.
I’ll be obliged to admit,
I’ll be obliged to submit
Will I have strength owning up to each deed I’ve tried to hide?
Oh Allah, I’m so afraid to read.

Brother_Mujahid · **Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read -** 03-06-2005

link to the nasheed........

Far7an · **Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read -** 03-06-2005

typical lol, go to your local islamic bookstore and buy it

**Ansar Al-'Adl** · **Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read -** 03-07-2005

An interesting song. I checked here:
http://www.load-islam.com/C/Media/Dawud_Wharnsby_Ali/#

But it hasn't been uploaded yet. I have it on CD.

**Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read -** 03-08-2005

It's added now!

Buy his albums at http://www.soundvision.com/

Far7an · **Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read -** 05-10-2005

Assalamu alaikum

I dont usually listen to nasheed in english, but this one is good.

**Muhammad** · **Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read -** 05-19-2005

The links to the nasheeds on LI don't seem to work...

Ra`eesah · **Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read -** 05-28-2005

Assalamu'Alaykum

Mashallah, the Brother is very articulate in his nasheeds.. mashallah

Khayal · **Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read -** 04-13-2006

MashaAllah, it was so beautiful..:rose:
jazaak ALLAH khair.

skyward_86 · **Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read -** 04-15-2006

Salam alikom
i'm your sister from Egypt , i wanna know how can buy Dawud's or Zain's Albums , by the way i can't buy them via the internet , But where can i find thier Albums in Egyyyyyypt

Salam alikom

**Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read -** 04-15-2006

http://free.hostultra.com/~islamglobe/Nasheeds.htm
All NasheedZ

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Far7an zAk's Mureed Status: Offline Posts: 4,351 Reputation: 16130 Rep Power: 48 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read - 03-06-2005 How many words she’s read before, she’s consumed two thousand books or more. Musty pulp and glue soundproof her tiny room. She cannot understand why this book in her hand fascinates her now so much that she’s almost shy to touch. “Don’t think about the words it’s just a book - paper and ink” She reaffirms, remind herself, “a book can’t dictate what to think.” It invites, intrigues her more than others on her shelf “Is it just another book?” - she sits questioning herself. Oh Allah, she’s so afraid to read, the wisdom that’s revealed may burrow in her mind She’ll be obliged to admit, She’ll be obliged to submit But will she be strong enough to live the truth she finds? Oh Allah, she’s so afraid to read. The hall light is always on every night that he is gone. He hears his mother toss in bed when he slips in at dawn. In the book case by the stair, he can see it sitting there like a waiting watchful wise-man scolding him with care. In the morning will they fight about him being out all night? Will he resent their gift of love and not admit that they are right? All he wants is to fit in some place, but must he compromise his faith? He can’t look himself or his parents in the face. He takes the book upstairs unread and sets it closed next to his head then counts the prayers he’s missed and lays so hopelessly in bed. Oh Allah, he’s so afraid to read, the wisdom that’s revealed may burrow in his mind He’ll be obliged to admit, He’ll be obliged to submit But will he be strong enough to live the truth he finds? Oh Allah, he’s so afraid to read. I sent an email to my loved one, just the other day It’s sad communication has evolved this way. We use so many words but have so little to relay as angels scribble down every letter that we say. All the viral attachments sent and passionate insults we vent It’s easy to be arrogant behind user passwords we invent. But on the day the scrolls are laid, with every word and deed displayed, when we read our accounts, I know, for one, I’ll be afraid. That day I’ll be so afraid to read, every harsh word that I’ve spoken - and every time I have lied. I’ll be obliged to admit, I’ll be obliged to submit Will I have strength owning up to each deed I’ve tried to hide? Oh Allah, I’m so afraid to read.

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Brother_Mujahid To infinity & beyond Status: Offline Posts: 978 Reputation: 3604 Rep Power: 28 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Leicester Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read - 03-06-2005 link to the nasheed........ __________________ Member of - LI's MTH™crew (Marriage thread haters)-

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Far7an zAk's Mureed Status: Offline Posts: 4,351 Reputation: 16130 Rep Power: 48 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read - 03-06-2005 typical lol, go to your local islamic bookstore and buy it

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Ansar Al-'Adl Administrator Status: Offline Posts: 5,161 Reputation: 13017 Rep Power: 45 Join Date: Dec 2004 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read - 03-07-2005 An interesting song. I checked here: http://www.load-islam.com/C/Media/Dawud_Wharnsby_Ali/# But it hasn't been uploaded yet. I have it on CD. __________________ The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Surely I was sent to perfect the qualities of righteous character" [Musnad Ahmad, Muwatta Mâlik] Visit Ansâr Al-'Adl's personal page HERE. Excellent resources on Islam listed HERE.

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kadafi Guest Status: Posts: n/a Reputation: Gender:	Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read - 03-08-2005 It's added now! Buy his albums at http://www.soundvision.com/

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Far7an zAk's Mureed Status: Offline Posts: 4,351 Reputation: 16130 Rep Power: 48 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read - 05-10-2005 Assalamu alaikum I dont usually listen to nasheed in english, but this one is good.

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Muhammad Slave of Allaah Status: Offline Posts: 4,058 Reputation: 24476 Rep Power: 57 Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read - 05-19-2005 The links to the nasheeds on LI don't seem to work...

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Ra`eesah UmmLuqmann Status: Offline Posts: 1,487 Reputation: 4570 Rep Power: 28 Join Date: Apr 2005 Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read - 05-28-2005 Assalamu'Alaykum Mashallah, the Brother is very articulate in his nasheeds.. mashallah __________________ .::.P e r p l e x i t i e s of L i f e .::.

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Khayal a ThOuGhT Status: Offline Posts: 5,490 Reputation: 18954 Rep Power: 50 Join Date: May 2005 Location: iN ThOuGhTs Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read - 04-13-2006 MashaAllah, it was so beautiful..:rose: jazaak ALLAH khair. __________________ Say (O Muhammad): ‘Verily, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allâh alone, the Lord of all that exists. He has no partner. And of this I have been commanded, and I am the first of the Muslims

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skyward_86 Limited Member Status: Offline Posts: 1 Reputation: 5 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Apr 2006 Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read - 04-15-2006 Salam alikom i'm your sister from Egypt , i wanna know how can buy Dawud's or Zain's Albums , by the way i can't buy them via the internet , But where can i find thier Albums in Egyyyyyypt Salam alikom

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Islamicboy Guest Status: Posts: n/a Reputation: Gender:	Re: Dawud Wharnsby--So Afraid to read - 04-15-2006 http://free.hostultra.com/~islamglobe/Nasheeds.htm All NasheedZ