Thank You Allah

The True Leadership Treasure

I went on search to be a leader,

Searching high and low above the meter,
I spoke with authority that I remember,

All would follow,

all but one member,
“Why should I trust you?’ the one did ask,

“What have you done to achieve the task?”
I thought long and hard of what I did wrong,

Then I rolled up my sleeves and worked right along,
Shoulder to shoulder we got things done,

We worked side by side, all were one,
A mate of mine stumbled, I stooped to assist,

My hand he did grab, a smile did persist,
One was lost, didn’t know what to do,

I showed him how, the ropes, something new
I praised them one and all for their work,

All were unique, but I encouraged each quirk,
When the task was done,

one did shout“You’re a great leader!”

they all turned about,
"Without you there to support our plight,

Lost would we be with no end in sight",
I learned that day that I lead best,

When I get off my butt and help the rest,
To lead by example is the true treasure,

The secret of leadership, in one simple measure.

Victor Antonio G., December 2004

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There was a time in my youth,

When Islam was only a custom.

They said "say La IIaha Illala Allah,..And pray, you'll go to Heaven."
Ah, how simple, no struggle in this,Just a word, and simple act.

Thereafter I'm absorbed in this world again,

With my 'assured' place in Paradise intact.
But this was not to be my fateFor ALLAH chose to guide my heart.

I learnt of a man who struggled so hardWhen his mission was from the start.
The story of someone who had morals,Spoke gently, kindness he knew.

Never fearing to say what's right,His conviction in ISLAM was true.
The touch of his hand was as soft as silkTo comfort a crying child.

To mend his clothes, or do the chores,Never complaining, he always smiled.
His smell was always of musk,And cleanliness he kept at his best.

Stark contrast with the heroes of today,Who stink of beer and sweat.
He held the hands of his companions.

Unashamed to play with many children.

So modest, so humble, a perfect example,That strangers could not recognise him.
His eyes slept little for nights were precious,His prayers he treasured much greater.

To pray Tahajjud in the depths of night,Seeking forgiveness, and nearness to his Creator.
He broke his tooth for me at Uhud,And bled for me at Ta'if.

He cried for me, tears of concern,Just so I could have this belief.
His enemies admired his teachings,Uniting every religion, every clan.

Till ISLAM came to every corner of the world,O, but indeed he was only a man.
To own a house, or build his wealthWas not his main priority.

To establish ISLAM was more essential,To bring us under a Higher Authority.
Don't you want him to plea for your case,When before ALLAH-The Judge-you stand?Don't you wish to be around his fountain,A burning desire to drink from his hand?
So I love him more than all creation,My Leader, my Humble Prophet.Muhammad (Pbuh) was a mercy to all mankind,And to me, he is the leader.