O' my Lord, to whom do I turn
To a hypocrite who wishes me to burn
Or an enemy who wants me to be slain
Or the wicked, who unjustly detain
Or the misguided, whose faith is in vain
Or the ignorant, who doesn't learn
Or the poor, who cannot earn
Or a stranger who will refrain
Or the corrupt, whose support I won't maintain
Or a liar who wants to entertain
Or a busy man, whose help I cannot obtain
Or the weak, whose own relief he cannot attain
Or the arrogant, whose compassion I'd never gain
It's only to you my Lord
That I shall come again and again
Bestow on me the faith
That forever will sustain
SOURCE: FreeSamiAlArian.com
Over the past year, Dr. Sami Al-Arian has written more than 60 poems, dealing with subjects that are near and dear to his heart, including the subjugation of the Palestinian people, the tragic killing of American Peace Activist Rachel Corrie, and the daily hardships he faces under the horrendous conditions of his imprisonment, etc.
We hope that these beautiful words will better convey the thoughts and feelings of Dr. Al-Arian. A collection of these poems entitled Conspiring Against Joseph will be published by Sept. 1.
With a trembling voice
Between a whisper
And a scream
Dear father, said he,
I just had
A magnificent dream
Eleven stars,
The moon,
And the sun,
All bowing before me
Like angels bowing
Before the Almighty
O' my beloved son
Don't you tell your brothers
Lest they scheme
Or conspire
Once penetrating the soul
Jealousy is a deadly disease
Love, compassion
Mercy and grace
All would flee
The heart and cease
Father, let's take Joseph
For the day
We shall entertain him,
While we hunt
And play
O' my sons I fear
For my beloved child
From an animal
That's dangerous and wild
O' our dear old father
Don't you worry
We shall protect him
Have trust in us
And you won't be sorry
Once away,
Someone asked with a thrill
What shall we do?
One quickly answered
Let's punish at will
A second voice said
Let's burn or grill
While a third shouted
No, no let's kill
The eldest sat quietly
But with the loudest yell
Announced, let's place Joseph
In the hidden well
Shortly after,
Joseph was found
By passersby
And offered cheaply
To a caravan to sell
Joseph, the honorable
The noble and the brave
Has become a spoil
A servant and a slave
Meanwhile, they arrived
In the middle of the night
While the father was praying
In the fading light
The eldest whispered
His story of deceptive fraud
While handing him a shirt
Mixed with false blood
While we were racing
And running away
The wolf devoured Joseph
And took him as prey
Then they shed
Crocodile tears
While swearing oaths
With their eyes and ears
Joseph grew up
As servant and slave
In the house of the king
A perfect young man
That mothers of all races
Failed to bring
A distinct personality
With shining morality
And true loyalty
Honesty and modesty
Unparalleled beauty
Fulfilling his duty
And showing unique wisdom
Displayed so seldom
But the mistress
Wanted to seduce
And induce
And produce
A sinner
He wanted to abstain
Avoid the pain
And the stain
Forever
She said let's go
He said oh no
They clashed and fought
With lust she sought
Her master was at the door
As they were struggling
On the floor
Immediately she went
On the attack
What do you do with
One who betrayed your trust
Except to imprison
Or to hack
In her hand
Was his shirt
A relative said,
With a deep hurt
"If it's torn
From the front
She is innocent
And he's affront
And if it's torn
From the back
She's lying"
And did attack
But his innocence
Was very clear
As he showed
No worry or fear
Yet, she ordered
His arrest
Since punishing him
Was her essential quest
In his cell, he would pray
O' my Lord of every day
Give me strength in my stay
Be with me in every way
Show them the truth as I say
Teach me wisdom of every ray
Ward their evil and their play
Expose their scheme as it may
But Joseph was jailed
For few more years
Patient, steadfast, and firm
Shedding no tears
Two prison companions
Had shared their visions
And Joseph foreshadowed
The imminent decisions
One would serve the King
And would be set free
The other crucified
And held on a tree
While the king was having
A recurring nightmare
No one was able to explain
Or interpret the affair
The servant said, my Lord
Send me with a team
To Joseph in the prison
And he'd explain the dream
Calm and pleased with
Joseph's wisdom and grace
The King ordered his release
And elevated his place
But Joseph utterly refused
Till his innocence was affirmed
They called the lady
Who confessed and confirmed
Joseph, the truthful
And trusted one
Was now ruling with justice
And making it run
Abundant was the love
And respect that he won
From all people and places
For the work he had done
The brothers showed up
One cold winter
They were poor and hungry
Shivering in the town's center
He recognized them
But they didn't identify him
While begging for aid
He gave them plenty
Without being paid
He told them I'd give you more
If you bring me
Your mother and father
Sons and daughters
Your servant and maid
The father knew
Deep in his heart
That Joseph was not dead
But alive from the start
He was patient,
Always praying to his Lord
That one day he'd see him
Trusting in His word
But the brothers as always
Were mocking father in disgrace
Speaking ill of Joseph
And showing their true face
In the town center,
They assembled
The majority of the tribe
Before the king, and his soldiers
The priests and the scribe
The King then asked
What have you done
In time's past
With a brother
That you abandoned?
You must be Joseph,
Said they,
Our evil did not last
Forgive us O' brother
We're ashamed and saddened
The eleven brothers
Then bowed
With their father
And mother
The dream was unveiled
And justice had surely prevailed
He took his parents' hands
And next to him
They were seated
The conspiracy was exposed
Evil was defeated
When Adam ate the forbidden fruit, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah forgave him and erased his sin.
When Abraham was thrown into the fire, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah saved him and made the fire cool.
When ordered to sacrifice his son, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah replaced his son with a mountain goat.
When Hagar had nothing to feed her baby, she cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah burst forth for her the Spring of Zamzam.
When Joseph was thrown into the well, he cried “Ya Allah!”
So Allah reassured him of His Help and Victory.
When Jacob became blind at the grief of his missing son, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah restored his sight and returned to him his son.
When Moses fled his land in fear, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah gave him safety in the farmer’s house.
When Pharaoh’s army closed in on them, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah parted the sea for them and drowned their enemy.
When Job was stricken with distress, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah restored for him his health and wealth.
When Jonah lay at the bottom of the sea, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah ordered the whale to bring him to shore.
When David met Goliath, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah gave him victory and Goliath was slain.
When they tried to crucify Jesus, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah raised him up and saved him from crucifixion.
When Muhammad’s followers were tortured, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah opened for them the way to Madinah.
When he was nearly captured in the cave, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah’s spider spun a web and concealed him.
When his army was outnumbered at Badr, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah sent down angels to rout his foe.
When his Companions were massacred at Mauna, he cried, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah avenged their deaths and destroyed the oppressors.
When a ship is tossed by a storm, they cry, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah brings them safely to land.
When trapped in a dark hole, they cry, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah enlightens them with an opening.
When the rope becomes too tight, they cry, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah breaks it and brings them relief.
When they plead for Allah’s Help and cry, “Ya Allah!”
So Allah responds, “Indeed My Help is Near!”
When matters are beyond you, cry, “YA ALLAH!”
And He will aid you and assist you.
When all hope is lost, cry, “YA ALLAH!”
And He will bring you ease after hardship.
When you have nothing left, cry, “YA ALLAH!”
And He will provide for you from where you could never imagine.
When you have no one else to turn to, cry, “YA ALLAH!”
And you will find Him in front of you,
Hearing and Responding.
“YA ALLAH!”
By
The Servant Poor to his Lord
British Political Prisoner
Babar Ahmad MX5383
H.M.P Woodhill, UK
17th November 2004
By British Political Prisoner Babar Ahmad MX5383
13th September 2004
Where would I be without the Quran?
Would I be guided? Would I be strong?
Would I be protected from evil and wrong?
Would I hear my Creator’s Words?
Would I hear Him describe the birds?
Would I know the stories of the old?
Would I realise their worth in gold?
Where would I be without the Quran?
Would I find safety when others fear?
Would I find peace whilst sitting here?
Would I be happy when others are sad?
Would I be protected from going mad?
Would I be patient when things get tough?
Would I be firm when the seas are rough?
Where would I be without the Quran?
Would I get to know the One above?
Would I increase for him my love?
Would I be aware of the Day to come?
Would I value what is worthless to some?
Would I be able to sleep at night?
Would I be able to see with His light?
Where would I be without the Quran?
Would I have examples to follow?
Would I rejoice when others are in sorrow?
Would I have fear of the Burning Fire?
Would I be at the bottom of the sea,
And have hope, that one day, my Lord will release me
fArIhA
"It may be that you hate something when it is good for you, and it may be that you love something when it is bad for you. Allah knows, and you do not know" -- Quran 2:216
Asalam'Alykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu
masha'Allah that was a good poem jazaka'Allahu khair for posting that up it was really something to think about
Mashallah another great poem I have seen and another poet. Right Baldy? LOLOLOLOL lol
So Glorified is He and Exalted above all that they associate with Him, and in Whose Hands is the dominion of all things, and to Him you shall be returned.
(Sura Ya-Seen 36:83)
By British Political Prisoner Babar Ahmad MX5383
13th September 2004
Where would I be without the Quran?
Would I be guided? Would I be strong?
Would I be protected from evil and wrong?
Would I hear my Creatorأ¢â‚¬â„¢s Words?
Would I hear Him describe the birds?
Would I know the stories of the old?
Would I realise their worth in gold?
Where would I be without the Quran?
Would I find safety when others fear?
Would I find peace whilst sitting here?
Would I be happy when others are sad?
Would I be protected from going mad?
Would I be patient when things get tough?
Would I be firm when the seas are rough?
Where would I be without the Quran?
Would I get to know the One above?
Would I increase for him my love?
Would I be aware of the Day to come?
Would I value what is worthless to some?
Would I be able to sleep at night?
Would I be able to see with His light?
Where would I be without the Quran?
Would I have examples to follow?
Would I rejoice when others are in sorrow?
Would I have fear of the Burning Fire?
Would I be at the bottom of the sea,
And have hope, that one day, my Lord will release me?
Asallama Alaikum brother/sister Tawbah.I will always Insh'Allah enjoy Dr.Sami Al-Arian's poems.May Allah ease his suffering and decrease the pain of his family Insh'Allah.Let's all pray for his early release.These of his I also enjoy:
Livin' in the SHU**SHU: Special Housing Unit
Get used to it
You're livin' in the SHU
Let's establish some rules
Until you get your next review
In solitary round the clock
Enjoy the shielded view
Your hands cuffed behind you
They may turn black and blue
Whether sick or not
Forget seeing the doc
For a stroke or the flu
You'll be with the violent
The vulgar and insane
So you'd better get a clue
You'll be strip searched naked
Every time you leave your cell
Just makin' sure you knew
Better check your hearing
The dissonance is deafening
Fire alarms are always on
It's like being in a zoo
There'll be no religious observation
For your congregation
Whether Muslim, Christian, or Jew
You may get one hour
Of recreation every day
Enjoy it while you may
Because that's discretionary too
Visits have their rules
See family through the glass
But friends can never pass
Whether old or new
One 15-minute call per month
Use it wisely
Or lose it promptly
And wait forever in the queue
And by the way
No library today
Even if you pay
The charges that are due
You'll have no hot water, no tea, or soup,
No pens, or pads, or watch to tell the time
Though we do not know your crime
Here your rights are through
It's all about misbehavior
And enforcing strict control
Take heed of the wrath of prison patrol
If you get our cue
You have not been convicted
But that's none of our concern
Here's a place you've earned
Lady Liberty is ours to screw
This is about security, you -------
And if you don't like it
Call your lawyer and your accountant
We dare you to sue
No Longer Afraid*
For us to feel "secure"
What price is being paid?
If living in freedom
Why are we afraid?
Fear is everywhere
All around
Perhaps irrational
But without any bound
You can see it on our faces
Sense it in our eyes
You can hear it in our whispers
Feel it in our cries
Looking over my shoulders
Unable to speak my mind
Living in a deviant world
Where the deaf is led by the blind
What happened to my country
For fear to rule the day?
How have my people
Lost their direction and way?
Why do I seem uncomfortable
Why am I not at ease
Why do I feel helpless
As if the roots are cut
From underneath the trees
Why the bigoted policies
In our name and honor
The disgusting abuses,
Despicable lies and sleaze
Why am I tongue-tied
My mind unwittingly closed
My hands unable to squeeze
Why acting like a drunk
Or as one who's affected
With a deadly disease
Why are my eyes
Gazing endlessly
Unable to focus or cry
To make demands or pleas
Why am I hesitant
To look in the mirror?
What would I think
I might actually see?
A person who's frightened
Lost his precious soul
His self-confidence
That can't be me!
I shall regain my unshakable faith
My humanity and dignity
For me to remain fearful
I couldn't be free
So come and join me
My dear sister and brother
As we embark together
On the path to true freedom
In a mission, paramount and awesome
To defeat our innermost fears
Cherish our great values
Defend our rights
Old warriors heroically won
We're no longer afraid
To speak out minds
Shout out truth to power
To stand up for justice
And march tenaciously in unison
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