In the Name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful...

As-salamu Alaykum (peace be upon you), and welcome to this year's on-line poetry blog, where you can vote for the best poems in each category. In order for this contest to be fair, we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Vote for one poem only in each category: Youth, Adult, and IWA Member (polls are to the left of this page)

2. Do not vote for the same poem multiple times.

3. Do not tell friends and family members which poem is yours so they can vote for your entry. Poems should be judged on their merits and adherence to the theme of IMAN.

Remember that Allah (SWT) is All-Seeing and All-Knowing.

Note: You don't have to be a member of the Islamic Writers Alliance to vote for your favorite poems. Voting is open to the general public.

Voting ends on June 30, 2008.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2008

ID#: IWAPoetry4Member300

a haiku

nourishing sounds
of the Holy Koran’s verse
dry leaves fade away


strain against evil
recite prayer most steadfast
captured in snow storm


give your soul to Rabb
amid blossoming gardens
blissful revival


cheerful green burst out
shouting all names of Allah
submission’s the key
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3 comments:

Unknown said...

ASA,
This is a lovely poem of four parts but it is not a traditional haiku! It uses the haiku format for writing all four stanzas(?). However, I do not think it is fair to call it
a haiku!!!

May 27, 2008 at 9:48 AM
Mrs. Jamie said...
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May 27, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Mrs. Jamie said...

ASA All,

I am a bit diappointed and it sseems that voting is not unbiased. Please do not give voting instructions. The Adult and Member category are not reflective of voting as a thought process, but as per instructions. I apoligize if I am wrong, but the numbers are clear.

May 27, 2008 at 10:28 AM

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