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Monday, May 19, 2008

ID#: IWAPoetry4Adult700

The Power of Iman

Iman is my driving force,
To believe in the angels, the books, the Prophets of course,
And the Day of Judgment and the Day of Resurrection
My intent is to reach the highest degree of perfection

Iman is my fortitude,
To learn from misfortunes and be of virtuous gratitude,
By saying that which is the truth,
To adhere to all noble behavior, modesty and not be uncouth.

Iman is my labor,
To earn an honest living and live well with my neighbor,
To be careful with money, not waste or hoard and be wiser
To give to obligatory and voluntary charity and not be a miser.

Iman is my piety,
To adhere to Allah's straight path and be fully aware of life’s brevity,
To protect myself from what Allah prohibited
And act upon what He mandated.
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