Its Maulidur Rasul again. Peace be upon you, O Messenger of Allah:
For You S.A.W
My mommy told me before tucking me in bed
The stories about you
My mommy held me and whispered in my ear
To be exactly like you
Your face was bright
Your speech was clear
Your laughter was but a smile
Your sayings are only what are right
Which makes people hold you dear
And your stories travelled across time and miles
My mommy stopped me before eating
To recite the dua taught by you
My mommy held me from quarrelling
And told me that you would never argue, its just not you
My mommy repeated about you again and again
I just keep wondering why
She looked deep into my eyes
You were the beloved one, and that was the reply
Your birth was awaited
Known by those who had knowledge
You were placed in the best family existed
With the best upbringing nurtured
You never spoke but truth
You were the most trusted
You were chosen even before prophethood
Brought peace to the Quraish, when bloodshed could have stood
My mommy talked about your children,
How you loved and taught them,
To love you is indeed
To love those around you, whom you have taken lead
My mommy said that we are in the end of times
And in the end of times we are
And so to the utmost faith I am asked to climb
Holding on you and what you say, you promised that God will protect me from straying afar
How my mommy’s eyes sparkled
When I was able to read on my own
Its the Quran, your greatest miracle
Thanks mommy for teaching, my interest has grown!
Now that I am a older
Its time for me to reflect
Those were not just stories
But for me to act
If you were here today
Would we be the same?
Pray as how you prayed
Or let the world play its game?
If you were here today
Where would we be?
Beside you, holding steadfast
Or among the reluctant and those of the last?
If you were here today
You’ll see us named after you
But how many of us dare to say
My heart, my life, my death are all exemplifying you?
Your Grace sallallahu alaihi wasallam
20 Rabiul Awal 1432H
(More than 1400 years after)