Joy of Islam

Paradise

Rivers of milk that never lose their flavor

Fruits that are everlasting.

The ones who believe in Allah

Will sit on thrones under cool shades

Wearing bracelets of gold

And garments of silk and brocade.

This place is only for the righteous

For those who do good and believe in Allah

For those who bow down in prayer

And ask for forgiveness

Others will have the torments of hell fire.

By Nabilah Hassan

7^th Grade

FRIENDS

Friends appear in moments you least expect

Always at a time when you need them the most

Heaven-sent, a precious guide in your Quest

New ones appear even as old ones disappear

To resurface once again in hours of need

Soothing away old hurts of being forgotten

While they ease the pain in facing Life’s tests

Their presence are treasured only when they bring us nearer the Lord

For in Him and His Messenger are our true trusted friends

True friends are those who speak the Truth

No matter how much it hurts, but lovingly

They light up the path for us to avoid the pitfalls

Every day I hope to be blessed with a new friend

From all walks of life, young or old

For my life is enriched by knowing each unique creation

In my friends I see myself-

Mirrors, brothers, sisters we are to one another

Journeying forth towards one amazing destiny

By Yohanna Abdullah, 35 years, writer