Poems for kids

Allah - God

ALLAH is THE GREATEST

Today, upon a bus,
I saw a girl with golden hair.
and wished I was as fair.
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and wore a crutch.
But as she passed, a smile.
Ya Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 legs, the world is mine.

I stopped to buy some candy.
The lad who sold it had such charm.
I talked with him, he seemed so glad.
If I were late, it'd do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me,
"I thank you, you've been so kind.
It's nice to talk with folks like you.
You see," he said, "I'm blind."
Ya Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 eyes, the world is mine.

Later while walking down the street,
I saw a child with eyes of blue.
He stood and watched the others play.
He did not know what to do.
I stopped a moment and then I said,
"Why don't you join the others, dear?"
He looked ahead without a word.
And then I knew, he couldn't hear.
Ya Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I have 2 ears, the world is mine.

With feet to take me where I'd go.
With eyes to see the sunset's glow.
With ears to hear what I'd know.
Ya Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I've been blessed indeed, the world is mine.


We Thank you Allah

For All the things
we have today;
for all our friends
we love so much
for home, for food
for work and play,
we thank you,
Oh Allah.


When I was Ill

One day when I was feeling ill
a sparrow flew on to my window sill.
He didn't see me tucked up in bed
as he pecked away at a piece of bread.

I thought of how he could fly
when I, in bed could only lie.
I thought how Allah had made him small
and then of dinosaurs, and giraffes so tall.

I thought of many, many things
some with four legs, others with wings.
I thought how wonderful Allah is
because everything around me is really His.


Allah
Before summertime, the cherry blossom looks like pink icing
The ground beneath shoots up daffodils
Trumpeting their praises to Allaah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala)
During summer the days are long and hot
The trees are green and shady.
Flowers bloom bright and perfumed
Bees hover and drive for pollen.
Before wintertime, Allah paints the leaves red, orange, and gold.
They cover the springy moss with a colorful carpet.
Squirrels scurry, choosing the juiciest nuts to store for their winter larder.


In winter Allah causes the earth to die hard and cold
He permits water to form stalactites and fossilize animal bones
Reminding us that He is the One who brings back to life His creation...


Thank you Allah

Thank You Allah for all that You give
I know sometimes I'm naughty so please forgive.
Please teach me to be good every day
and let my heart be ready and willing to pray.
Thank You Allah for Your Prophet whom I love,
please raise him in rank in Paradise above.


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Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)



Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

When truth was lost and hearts frozen
from You, Allah came a Prophet, chosen.
Blessed Prophet Muhammad, obedient to You
taught us the things we ought to do.

He taught us for certain that You are One
and that You have neither a daughter nor son.
He taught us to be good to our mother and father
and that Paradise lies under the feet of our mother.

I love you my Prophet and sing your praise
and follow your Sunna, Prophetic Ways.
One day I will come to visit your tomb
Insh'Allah, that day will be very soon.



The Prophet's Mosque

With lightness of foot the gentle camel came
fearing to jolt the Prophet holding its rein.
With grace it had moved over the hot dessert sand
obeying the touch of its kind master's hand.

A cloud had shadowed them all along the way
and shielded them from the fierce sun's rays.
As they reached Medina children raced to his side
and the Prophet dismounted, patting his ride.

"Where shall we build the Mosque," in haste they enquired
as the Prophet released his camel that was happy yet tired.
"Be patient," he said "In a moment you will see
where the camel takes its rest that's the place it will be."

As the camel sat down in a very blessed place
happiness spread over everyone's face
they knew where they must build at last
and brought wood and palms very fast.

A fine, yet humble Mosque stood upon the site
and the Prophet worshiped there day and night.
He thanked Allah for the safety of his ride,
for the camel that had carried him and those by his side



Wishfulness

Last night I imagined an angel came
and took me by the hand,
we flew together far away
over sea and land.
We landed on a hilltop high
and looked down upon a town
and saw a group of people
with children that played around.


Then came a man dressed in white
whose perfume filled the air
the children stopped their playing
and sat in silence there.
This noble man had a face that shone
talked with words so kind
that tears just rolled down their
cheeks, a dry eye I could not find.


He spoke of Allah, our Creator
and that he was sent to guide
not just to that group of people
but to the world so wide.
I asked the angel "Who is that man
where is this lovely place?"
He told me "Prophet Muhammad,
in Medinah, City of Grace."


He told me that this noble Prophet
had been given the Book so true
that teaches us what's right and wrong
and tells us what to do.
The Book is named "Al Koran"
a Book Allah protects
the Book so fine and full of truth
pure without defect.


Then the angel told me that
it was time to go,
I felt my heart was going to break
I loved the Prophet so.
The angel looked at me with pity
and smiled a gentle smile
so we drifted down the hillside
and stood a little while.


I heard something I'll never forget
that Allah is the only One
that He is Eternal and
does not need a son.
I learned that He has neither
a beginning nor an end
that He is Self-sufficient
and His religion is Islam.


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Muslim Duties

The Five Pillars of Islam

Allah is One and like no one,
He has no partner, nor a son,
He is Kind and Just and Wise,
And has no form, shape or size.

His final Messenger to all of us,
Did so much without a fuss,
Muhammad is his blessed name,
As mercy to the worlds he came.

Five times a day we make Salah,
That's when we bow down to Allah,
We ask for guidance when we pray,
And this we do every single day.

We have to share with those in need,
And not give in to thoughts of greed,
Zakah then helps us in this way,
Lest we should err and go astray.

In the month of Ramadan we must fast,
From the first day to the last,
When food and drink we put aside,
By fasting rules we then abide.

And all those who can afford,
Seek the pleasure of their Lord,
They perform their Hajj you know,
When to Makkah the pilgrims go.


Salat


When the time has come to pray
Put your little toys away
Then go wash like you're told to
It's time for your wudoo!
Then come calmly to Salaah
And concentrate before Allaah
We stand before our Lord to pray
He hears what you say
We praise Allaah and ask Him to
Keep us on His Path that's true
We want to try to do things right
And pray our best each day and night
Dear young Muslim! Guard your prayer
Great reward for you is there!


Hajj


For Allah, my heart went there
Where I turn my face in Prayer
It's a duty, this I know
So to Makkah I did go
For Allaah I packed my gear
Then to His House I came near
For my journey I was ready
Allaah made me strong and steady
I walked around the Ka'bah wall
And teardrops from my eyes did fall
Yearning was I for this day
In Allaah's House to pray!
Truly my heart, Allaah brought
I thank Him for His support!
With His Mercy I arrived
Then home I went, purified!


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Islamic Manners

Eating Habits

Stop your Play, it's time to eat,
Come wash your hands and take a seat
Before you start though, bring to mind,
The mercy of Allah who is so kind.

So begin in the name of Allah,
By always saying Bismillah,
Don't dish out more than you can eat,
For Muslims shouldn't over eat.

And one thing you must understand,
It's good to eat with your right hand,
Never stuff your mouth with food,
That would surely be most rude.

Take your time and chew quite well,
Pick up morsels in case it fell,
Eat your food and leave no waste,
There's no need to eat in haste.

Drink your tea and slip slow,
You don't have to gulp you know,
When you've finished thank Allah,



Good Deeds

Allah loves children
who cares for others,
who do deeds of kindness
to sisters and brothers;

like lending a hand
to somebody hurt,
like smiling at him
and saying a kind word;

like happily sharing
with girls and with boys
one's favorite things
like books and like toys;

like sending flowers to somebody ill;
a visit to him
would be nicer still.

There are many things
we can do for each other,
to make life happy
for our sister and brother

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Muslims

TWO LITTLE GIRLS

Two little girls playing in the sun
one wore a scarf, the other wore none.
"Why do you wear a scarf?" asked the one without,
the other little girl said without a doubt
"Allah loves me to cover my hair
so that little boys won't stand and stare,
when I grow up what I really want to be
is a well dressed Muslim lady like my pretty Mummy."


YOU AND ME

Before mankind lived upon this earth
Adam was created without father or birth
Allah made him from different colored clay
so that is why our skins are colored in this way.

Some of us are dark and others a kind of white
but it is only our belief that separates us in His Sight.
He made us all to know one another
to become sisters and brothers each to the other.

But satan has worked hard to disrupt this perfect plan
by scheming, devising and then separating man.
So forget about the reflection in the mirror that you see
seek only the believing person you really want to be.

So forget about color and forget about pride
and let Prophet Muhammad* be our only guide,
guiding us to the Path that is so very straight
that strengthens us against satan, the wicked degenerate!



Look At Me!

Look at me!
Can you see!
I am a Muslim child,
happy as can be.

Allah's my guide
by day and night.
He loves me and cares for me
and makes my life bright.

Look at me!
Can you see!
I am a muslim child,
happy as can be.


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Important Events

Day of Judgement

This is a Day
When everyone
Is brought back alive
It is a Day
We all must know
Where everyone
Will some place, go
The kind, good people
They will be
Sent to Jannah
So happily!
And people bad
They all will sigh
They will be punished!
So that they cry!

So we must do
The things we know
To help us into
-Jannah, go
And stay away
From all things bad
So on that Day
We won't be sad

Obey Allah
We all must do
And do all things
He tells us to
We must be good
And kind and fair
We must be patient
And show care

So do these things
And also more
Inshaa Allah then
Forever more
On Judgement Day
Allaah will give
A place in Jannah
For us to live



Eid-Ul-Fitr

The month of fast has ended now,
O Muslims, join in praise!
Allah has given us al- Quran
to make us strong in faith.

The message that He sent to us,
O Muslims, heed the call-
is that we live in brotherhood,
in peace and love with all.

The month of fast has ended now,
O Muslims, mind your souls.
The world's temptations we resist,
Islam is our goal.