Loving from Within
by Aziza Hussain

I look around confused and sad; 
Many seem to think I've gone mad. 
The troubles I face bring me to tears, 
But I must be strong and face my fears. 
I ask myself, "Who am I?" 
To these kaffir ways I have said ‘goodbye.’ 
Islam is my focus and Muslim is my identity. 
I'm proud to say I'm forever a hijabi. 
Allah has sent to me this priceless gift. 
From Kaffir to Muslim I've begun to shift. 
I pray to Allah that He will forgive me; 
The truth in my heart I know He can see. 
Who are my friends? Who do I love? 
I only love the One up above. 
I have changed and am no longer the same; 
I've stopped playing these kaffir games. 
The game I play is much harder than yours- 
Surviving this life will make me soar. 
I live for Allah and Allah alone. 
My belief and love don't have to be in stone. 
 

© 2003 Aziza Hussain