Moderation

The moderate Muslimah

Of the just and balanced nation

Destined to race across the Sirat

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Devoutly devoted

Determined to do good

At all cost

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With her wajh (face) turned

Solely seeking the wajh (face)

Of her Lord

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For some, too righteous

For others, too articulate

Intensely defiant to their judgment call

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By those whose hearts still bow towards

Qiblah’s long abandoned

By the command of our Lord

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Impressed are they

By some of the People of the Book

Intensely they crave the “Moderate Muslim” Badge

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The badge is all yours

But, only if you fling

Your own Book

Behind your back

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Others desire to reject

Her pious persistence

From cultural prejudice

Requiring unholy submission

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Acceptable to them are choirs

Unsanctioned by the Sunnah

Mehfils of zikr decked out and delicious

Celebrations where the Messenger (saws) is praised

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But unacceptable

Is simple obedience

To the Quran and the Sunnah

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The scathing criticism

The demeaning scowls

Delve not in despair

Nor in self-righteous rage

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When Allah said the deen is moderation

Do not doubt His Words

Dedicate yourself

To His obedience

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All objections will be obsolete

Inshallah, on the Day

When the Messenger (saws) will stand witness by your side.