The Poetteer

Assalamu Alaikum sisters! I hope you are all excited for a new year coming. But don't forget that angels are watching... Recently I was listening to a lecture, I forget by who, but it was about our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). One thing mention that popped out to me was this: "Don't walk in your house naked, there are creatures (the angels) inside your house." So my mind hit scattered thinking. Back to the prophet's story. Remember when he was in the cave? And angel Jibreel came to him. Our Prophet didn't know it was the angel. He thought it was a jinn. And you know he rushed to Khadejjah's arms, asking for comfort: telling the story. She then did an experiment. When she took of her hijab, the presence went away and when she put it back on it came back. See? Angels know and understand modesty. So then I thought of myself. At times I forget to take off my hijab, but I know it's there. And so when I heard this I was thinking maybe that...

Hello readers, It's the day after christmas, 2 days left in Hanukkah, 4 days until New Year's Eve! I hope you're all stuffed with food and love; may it keep going on. We are in the middle of holidays and I think this post is perfect: Religion by Kate . It inspired me, but after I wrote this poem. I hope you enjoy both, thanks! (: Why does religion have a name? Islam means submission to God and its follower, a Muslim, follows Muhammad (pbuh) and his doings dedicating time to worship God. Judaism is for Jews the relationship they created with God. Christianity is for Christians following the teachings of Jesus. So why does religion have a name? We all believe in the same God, same angels and prophets... We all interpret it in our own ways yet I still don't know why religion has a name and I don't care... As long as I keep getting closer to God and He accepts me. (written on Dec 21, 11) love, Fida

Assalamu Alaikum sisters, As I hope you know, today is the first day of the new year in the Islamic calendar. We're already starting our 2012 ! Since Friday night and today I've been spending it writing poetry about nature and love. And working on my nano. (W)rite now, my total is 9,990 words. My goals for this new year: 1) write 1k each day for novelizing. Make poetry big, maybe start getting paid. 2) Exercise body: Yoga 30 mins each day. 3) Exercise soul, too! Pray all 5 prayers, fast, keep tongue moist Allah's name... (just keep improving as Muslim) 4) Be more outgoing and strong emotionally and physically. Stand up for what you believe. If frustrated be able to talk what really is on your mind (resource teacher does care). 5) Last but not least, love. (it's hard to explain, but Allah knows what's in my heart and if He wills, will make it come true sooner than I think). Have a great new year and may Allah bless us all! Ameen! (: -written ...

Hello readers, Escape I get no break I have no escape except in my thoughts blocking everything out and thinking of Allah. I have no escape unless I find silence and stay there like in nature seeing, feeling makes me calm and helps me find my peace. In Allah, is my only refuge. (written Sept 20, 11) thank you, Fida

Hello readers, Zara Ever since we 'met' we found each other intertwined with similarities A love for writing sharing them through blogging, through a magazine we both write for Together we grew closer loving each other in what we had to share and had to see. Without you is like any friendship I had missing that person until we're together again. Love, Fida P.S. I hope one day we really do meet. Happy Birthday, Zara!! (-:

Assalamu Alaikum sisters, Remember my poem, Part of Something ? And how I entered in the mighty pen for the second time? Well this time, I'm the one that won the award !! (: Tomorrow I start my first day of my last year in high school! Till then, have a great last two weeks of Ramadan! thank you, Fida

Assalamu Alaikum sisters, It's the 11th day of Ramadan. I entered into my second mighty pen. You'd think it's another rare story by me but my mind was going down memory lane after yesterday's Iftar. Enjoy! Part of Something You don't understand! I can't, I can't just go up there and be part of the group. I'm a quiet girl yes I'm a familiar face from classes but what do I say I'm not used to this, only one on one just leave me alone. (written Aug 11, 11) - by Fida Islaih Prompt by I Take the Pen

Assalamu Alaikum sisters, It's already week two of Ramadan. I haven't posted any poems last week, so following is a motivation poem: Color My Path {Look at the sunset, all those beautiful colors they don't change just everyday but every moment; they fade and new comes...} {For you let the stress and tears fade away and let the happiness and smiles be your path.} --- P.S. Remember my story, Angel Help . I wrote it as part of a contest Krista, at I take a Pen, was doing. I didn't win, but I did get honorable mention for my story being the most uplifting (when you click the link, scroll to the bottom to see what I mean.) Enjoy! love, Fida

Hello readers, An Angel's Help "Outside the rain fell like gray sheets over the world. Trees bent, kneeling to the force of the wind. In the distance, a brilliant blue flash of light broke the sky. Moments later the answering rumble of thunder rolled through the air. I watched the storm through the glass window. My gratitude for the shield provided by my small home increased with the intensity of the storm. Another flash of lighting and the room plunged into darkness. This time the thunder shook the house. Behind me, I heard the eerie sound of a door creaking open. My blood ran cold. Slowly I turned..." Slowly I turned to see no shadowy figure. Yet my cat kept on looking around and meowing. I remember learning that cats see not only better but another dimension. It got me thinking when a flash of light lit the doorway and I heard a voice. I still couldn't really see, but what I saw amazed me. It was wings of an angel. "Peace be with you, daught...

Hi to my new readers!  If you're here for my poetry fest entries, go one post down . If you're here for my entry for Ali Cross's blog fest, it's a little different than you expect but enjoy! Unexpected Turns It's Independence day or just the fourth or July if you want to call it that yet that doesn't matter when something unexpected happens. Going to Niagara Falls as a family was the plan, but having sat in a car for 8 hours and being surrounded by boys was too much. My body ached emotionally and physically I wanted to be alone. I got that for a few but my little cousin also stayed behind and wanted me to hang out. I did for awhile but sleep was calling and I was able to answer. But again I was interrupted cuz the family was home talking about the fun seeing a sunset on the falls and the fireworks coming after that they say I missed so much and I know I did but rest was really needed. ~137 words --- Also, there is ...

Assalamu Alaikum sisters, Before I get to my third and last poem of the blog fest, I have an award to mention. As you know, earlier this year TheSisWhoSmiles awarded me the Butterfly Award . Along with me, she awarded The Creative Muslimah. And yesterday The Creative Muslimah awarded me the award that was awarded to the both of us. Now enjoy this poem.  Butterfly Everyone has their own kind of wings so fly away and be a butterfly showing your colors to the world also helping those along the way. You feed them to work their wings and be their own just like you. Keep it up yet be like a sunrise and a sunset going over the horizon, but remembering to come back and shine your light on those you love. (c) Jul 2011 thank you, Fida

Assalamu Alaikum sisters , I'm entering my first blog fest ever! Also, it's a poetry one! The blog fest is called Poetry Schmoetry. My first entry was Monday's poem, today is the second entry, and i'A tomorrow will be the third and last. So enjoy! Silence Silence is all I need after all this rushing here and there everyone is piling work on my I take it as stress overflowing my frustration level I want to rest, I want to cry I know nothing will stop, stay still But all I need silence to brighten me up. thank you, Fida

Assalamu Alaikum sisters, I'm back and with motivation for you! Got my feet on the ground I'll keep on going no matter the obstacle I may take a little break but enough to get my energy back and feet back on the ground. (written Jul 9, 11) love, Fida

Assalaamu Alaikum sisters! My number one blessing: sisterhood! xx Wanna know what I'm talking about and why. Check out Dear Little Auntie's 'You've Got Mail :D' Here's a poem I wrote inspired by them: Stand Up Stand up and be the person you want to see, stand up and be the person you want to be, no more waiting just stand up and walk. You'll meet sisters along the way ready to help give you a hand pull you forward, push you on Yet take your time, your own pace to each decision Just know Allah is here and ready. (written Jun 27, 11) Love, Fida

Hello readers, Thanks SisWhoSmiles and Zara for the best online birthday wishes!! You are two people I would LOVE to meet (: Usually you would get to read a poem from me, but recently I've lost my touch to find inspiration anywhere. Insha'Allah, though, I'll have it back. For now, a poem by Zara dedicated to me as part of her special b-day message to me: A beautiful sister who writes such beautiful poetry, Just through her words opens the beauty of her heart, It unfolds the messages, the meanings, And simplicity of her mind, One can not compare the thoughts that appear so kind. She unravels the importance of her life- Through signficant meanings of Islam, Each word touches the readers soul, Forever there for the world to unfold. Thanks again!! ((: Fida 

Hello readers, Yes, it's my birthday! This girl is finally 18 :-) That means I edited my accomplish list. Did I do them or not? What else do I have in mind? Btw this will be Monday's Blessings on a Friday. That's partly why it's exclusive. :-) For now, 18 things I'm thankful for: 1. Going on Facebook and seeing so many 'happy birthdays!' 2. Going shopping and actually getting more than one thing! 3. After so long, I finally went to our Friday khutbah and got to see people I haven't seen in a while. 4. Having the family I do, even if we don't get along, there are those special moments. 5. The ability to the happiness and light around me, and get it into me, no matter the mood. 6. My smiles and the fact it's what everyone loves at first sight :)) 7. I'm finally seeing/ making the changes I need as a Muslim and a healthy eater. 8. The friendships I have had for so long is still strong. 9. For the way Allah has made my fri...

Assalaamu Alaikum sisters! My number one blessing: summer! No school for a little while :) { I finally got my much needed dr. appointment even though it was a little overwhelming } { I'm no longer a junior, but a senior! I'll be 18 in less than 2 weeks! } { I have all the time I want to work on my much waited novel and improve as a Muslima and person } { My mother with her strength and encouraging words for me } { Last but not least, Allah's words. "With hardship comes ease." & "He doesn't burden a soul with more than it can hold." & "He made everyone in there best form." } Alhamdulillah :D Fida

Hello readers, In Creative Writing, we had to write a series of 10 short poems. Each of them about 3 lines long & written for 3 minutes. The tricky part we have to write about what our eyes fall on. Here's some of them. --- People White, brown, tan All colors of love and peace People, I love you All for the sake of God. People all around me Some help, some hurt But we're all here for the sake of God. --- Trashcan Throw all your worries away Don't let it hold you down Cuz baby, I love your smile. --- Tornado A twister of life Messing with your mind Just let the little things pass And it'll be alright. --- Clock Tick-tock time of my life laugh and smile All you want. --- Angel Wings Baby, you're my angel take me away to a place where I can always smile. --- Closet I find every color I need to wear Holding outfits Of three cultures. thank you, Fida

Hello readers, Y time with just mama Y spending great time talking and laughing with friends Y finally having a good day at school after a long while Y love how spring brings a large load of inspiration Y having readers/sisters who love me and my poetry. stay inspired, Fida

Hello readers, Y Always and forever the family, friends, and teachers that care Y even though my body has been achy these past few days, I'm happy to get the rest I need Y the heart to heart talks I have with my Spec. Ed. teacher Y for my mom knowing how I feel without asking me Y after hours art! Y CHOCOLATE and double chocolate chip drinks Y the poems I write and how it touches the hearts of readers Y I can't forget Allah, who has guided me the right way. stay inspired, Fida

Hello readers, You Shouldn't You shouldn't ignore reading between the lines when you really care; they may need a gentle touch or for you to listen to why those tears are falling. You shouldn't ignore love is the key. (written Apr. 14, 11) thank you, Fida

Hello Poetteers, Poetry is great at sending messages. It is like a puzzle when interpreting it. Sometimes it is a puzzle in a different way. It may have hidden sentences. Poetry P oetry creates an imag E O ne line or many are used to express their hate and lo VE E ven though it may sound hard, but let you R heart guide you to how and wh Y T ogether you'll feel ligh T R eading by you and others H elp learn and inspire. Y ou'll fill with pr I de. I n your mind, things are inspiri N g S o let yourself G o Stay inspired, Fida For instructions to make your own, download the poetry puzzles guide . 

Update 4-1-11: poem published on Dear Little Auntie. Hello readers, I Want To I want to feel the excitement again the calm, the enlightening of praying; I want to feel the purity again splashing water, having a smile if reading the quran; I want to feel the freshness again of being a Muslim. Inspired by TSWS on her post, Falling in Love . Fida

Hello readers, Today is the start of a new blog series called Monday Blessings where I share with you some of the blessings i've noticed this past week.  Y For going to the Indy Girls Qiyaam Y I'm an oversensitive gal. I cry once a week and sometimes more; this past week is the only time I remember not crying. Y My mind is on poetry inspiration overload Y Seeing someone I love wearing my favorite color, purple Y I always feel like I need so much chocolate to make it through the week. I realized I don't need that much Y Having warm weather with a nice breeze Y The rain on my face after a bad day Y For my family and friends Y For the feeling of seeing someone you love soon Y Best of all, being a Muslim and having Allah by my side!! stay inspired, Fida

Hello readers, "I love the rain because no one sees me crying. I love the wind because I can close my eyes and know everything will eventually be okay." My Mind By day my mind... is everywhere else but here; I push on and as I do another part I blank... not remembering, not thinking I still push on, but that special someone notices the look I have "you've had enough." just take a break. A true, fresh from the heart poem written right when school let out. Insha'Allah, I'll have a better day. Fida

Hello readers, Why Are You Covered? It's a question I always hear. I'm a Muslim girl and I'm doing what I need to do. That's also the reason why I didn't get much sleep last night. It's Ramadan and I was at the mosque helping set out the food and breaking my fast. I might have been stuffing my face, but my family is known to help the community a lot. We give money to charity, but we also go to random people's houses and see if the need anything done. I have to say we don't help just because we're Muslim. I'm an undercover ninja! This is my first attempt on flash fiction. As you know my writing is my own original piece. Please do not reproduce without permission. btw, check out this site I found: Ninjabi Comics . Fida

Hello readers, Change Why does change have to be so hard? Why can't things stay the way they are? I love the way everything went the way i was able to smile and not be pushed or rushed. This poem is still in mid-writing and I still feel like changing it. Ha! Change is the topic... well maybe I'll let you continue it and write your own version. Fida

Hello readers, I found this poem on The Ideal Muslimah page. It's beautiful, Masha'Allah! I know you'll agree, so go watch it! In this blog world, I found so many sisters and recently I found Riham at Beauty of Islam . You'll be touched and inspired! Till I come back... enjoy!! Fida

Hello readers, It's the first of February, so let's start this month with something cool. That's how the U.S. is feeling: bitter cold and icy. We can stay warm with love and laughs! Yesterday, resource class made my day. So I had a good last day of January. Why? I'm still working on that memoir I mentioned earlier . I got my resource teacher to read it. Later I offered her to help me with the title. She got the whole class involved. Here are some of the titles they came up with: Hijabs R Us Cover Girl Covered but Not Forgotten The Great Cover Up The Oppression of the Unoppressed Comment : What do you think? Is there anything else you can think of? Fida

3/11/11 Update: poem published on Dear Little Auntie. *** Hello readers, I can definitely say this week is better than the rest of January, Alhamdulillah! I'm taking a creative writing class and our first project was to write a memoir. While writing I was inspired to write a corresponding poem: Cover Girl That girl... inspired by so many women, women that cover. Seeing them, wanting to be... like them, with them. That girl taking the step to become that covered girl. Tough times came being stared at and questions asked, even being poked at. But being in a sisterhood they helped pull through knowing God is who to please. Through time she became stronger, more confident; she became free. (inspired on Jan 27th, but written on Jan 28, 2011). thank you, Fida