TRANSFORMTION

Transformation

By,

Zahid bin Ghulam

Arabia is the location of this rhyme,long ago, before our prophets time.

It was a very harsh and barren land,surrounded by vast oceans of sand.
The Arab society, lacked law and orderand was infested with chaos and disorder.

All the Arabs did was quarrel and fight.Few were educated, a handful could write.
The strong and ruthless ruled the tribes,consisting mainly of corruption and bribes.

Much blood was spilt in many a feud,and their fighting was unjust and crude.
They fought over the smallest thingand death and mourning, this would bring.

These tribal feuds, for years would lastand deep into misery, the society was cast.
Every vice and evil, they staunchly followedIn their depravity, like animals they wallowedChasing every desires, alcohol they drank.

To the depth of corruption, they now sank.

Rights and dignity they didn't respect, to call them barbaric would be correct.

Their treatment of orphans was inhumane,cause them suffering and so much pain.
The women's status was considered low.Not a shred of respect, did they ever show.

It is evident enough that evil did thrive,when newborn daughters were buried alive.
They worshipped gods made of stoneOthers made of wood, feathers or boneSome worships trees, stars or the sunAnd the belief in one god, they did shun.

Every civilization had passed them byTo conquer them,

no nation would tryTo them the Arabs were a lost cause A society riddled with evil and flaws
In total ignorance, the Arabs thus dwelledand against Allah, they continually rebelledTo truth and knowledge, they were blindand this rang true, for the rest of mankind
It was from Arabia, the truth shone brightThe words of Allah,

an illuminating lightIt came in the form of the Holy Quran.Guidance from Allah - the Lord of man.

Allah selected Muhammad, a pure soul.Entrusting him this mission, a noble goal.

To teach the people about wrong and rightAnd he carried this mission without respite
The Quran his shield, the truth his swordFighting evil, for the pleasure of his LordHe removed all ignorance, from their heartand from the evil path, they did depart.
Over twenty-three years, this mission did last And the empire of Islam became so vastThey became the example of justice and peaceAnd this message continued, never to cease
Every word of the prophet, they obeyedAnd from the path, they never strayedEvery evil and injustice they had shunnedWhat a transformation! The world was stunned
Idol worship finished, they prayed to GodThe path of piety, they now trodUnited as brothers, racism was deadThe burden of superstition, they also shed

All forms of injustice was now despisedAs a people of learning, they were recognizedWhenever a conflict, to the Quran they turnedTolerance and justice, they had learned
The divine message spread like wildfireMillions became part of this spiritual empire,and heroes and scholars were given birth,from different nations,

throughout the Earth
For all their vices, the Quran was a cureAnd many a soul, this message would lureGuarded from changes, the message was pureUntil the last day, this promise will endure
The truth was made evident in their deedsA medicine that the world still needsThe original message is with us even todaySo lets turn to Islam and for guidance pray