Poetic Story of the National Lajna Ijtema Ghana 2023 Aneeza Ahmed
Knowledge, service, guidance and prayers
We came together to learn and to share
The paths show tracks of the vehicles’ tires
We rushed in, we drove forth, and all obstacles beware.
Our duty to Allah foremost at every hour
Diligently we gathered for the five daily prayers
Supplicating for Allah’s mercy to shower
The best times were the congregational pre-dawn prayers.
From Tahajjud each day to Isha and dinner
Rain, hail, or sunshine, in our duties not once did we waver
Working and striving to raise high the banner
Of the True Islam, we surged forth without a quiver!
In a peace walk we sang out the message of Islam
In a flowing river of white, we called out to the people
Love for all, hatred for none! The Messiah has come, the Messiah has come!
Our passion to spread the truth creating one big ripple.
From cradle to grave learning is our companion
And so we prepared for and held our Talim contests
Rabbi zidni ilma! Each piece of knowledge a galleon!
We expanded our intellect, we strengthened our fortress.
How exhilarating it was, winning races and volleyball games
We ran, we cheered, we played and we laughed
Always doing our best whether one or in teams
Yes, we all did not win, but we all felt loved.
Young girls and students reaped their fruitful sessions
Guiding lights for Nasirat and Umoore Talibaat
Inspirational ladies recounting experiences and lessons
Showing the cadets the way to walk the path.
Melodious recitations of the Word of God, translations keenly heard
Gem-filled speeches and glorious poems and songs of praise
Ardent slogans raised, guests and visitors cared for and served
Resilience in self-reformation, the fire of progress and compassion ablaze.
Lajna Ima’illah is a hundred years, we have no intention to rest –
Till peace prevails, till truth triumphs, here we are in complete submission
Our centenary ijtema has come to an end, let’s put our training to the test
To Allah belongs all the praise, may He enable us to fulfil our Khalifa’s vision!
Although we have parted, our hearts are connected
Ever-attached to Khilafat, steadfast in service for Allah
Remaining consistent in our prayers, we’ll strive till our seams are perfected
We are the Handmaidens of Allah, we are Lajna Ima’illah!
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