Poetry on Friendship
Mahmoud Sami Al-Baroudi expresses:
True friendship is not merely characterized by outward appearances,
but by the inner virtues that illuminate one’s character.
When life challenges you, may your resolve remain steadfast,
and when sorrow strikes, may your spirits not wane.
A true friend supports you in times of distance and closeness,
and does not miss the chance to extend kindness.
Unlike those who feign affection while harboring grudges,
their animosities simmer beneath the surface.
They criticize their friend’s actions, feigning sorrow,
to mislead others into believing their grief is sincere.
This behavior veils a hidden animosity beneath the guise of politeness,
so beware of them, for know that divine justice will prevail.
Poetry on Love
Abo Al-Qasim Al-Shabi conveys:
Oh love, you are the secret of my suffering,
my worries, my fears, and my distress.
You embody my pains, my tears, and my anguish,
as well as my yearning, my struggles, and my plight.
Oh love, you are the essence of my existence,
my life, my dignity, and my fortitude.
You are the glimmer of hope amidst life’s darkness,
my solace, my refuge, and my expectation.
Oh beloved essence of my heart, my soul’s sweet poison,
you are both my strength and my frailty in life.
Are you a fire raging in the garden of my soul,
or a light from the heavens shining bright?
Oh love, I have swallowed bitter cups of sorrow,
and I have yet to find the answer to my quest.
By the beauty of what is true, oh love,
bestow upon me compassion and lessen my distress.
Tell me, oh love, are you born from darkness or from light?
Poetry on Patience
Poet Saleh Majdi Bey says:
How long must I endure patience until my promises are fulfilled?
And know that nothing escapes Your attention.
I am here, coming to you with a matter to inquire about,
how many times have you drawn near to my pleas?
You promised a complete set and a safe journey,
yet you demand what you vowed to provide.
If it were anyone else, I would have abandoned them,
but in the generosity of your hands, I yearn for fulfillment.
Hope is difficult to sever when reliability is questioned,
and you, the master of desires, stand victorious.
A promise has circulated among people that you have made,
thus your fulfillment is essential, oh unique figure of our time.
Yet I am grateful for both giving and withholding,
and in all conditions, I remain vigilant of loyalty.
What I aim for is not a set or a journey,
but merely the honor that I seek.
So hasten in this goodness, oh essence of generosity,
and you, through whom blessings have flourished and multiplied.
Indeed, you are a dignified lord amongst refined leaders,
gentle, generous, and a protector of others.
From the Merciful, may grace flow upon you,
following you wherever you walk, whether on foot or riding.
And may you be surrounded by those who are devoted and praiseworthy,
for who has succeeded in their endeavors under your auspices?
Continue to guide the people with goodness and prohibitions,
for you are the communicator of noble conduct.
May fortune favor the one who delights in your presence,
and may your brilliance lead to further praise and gratitude.
Poem on Ethics
Ahmad Shawqi states:
When I discovered the virtues of good character,
I found that this world has much to say.
And I recognized that deception and guile,
never lead to fulfilling one’s true aspirations.
I freed myself from the chains of virtue,
to join the ranks of the righteous.
Yet I gathered with those who indulge,
catering to my own whims.
I urged the cupbearer to hurry,
to offer us the finest wine here, lad.
And pour into the cups until they are intoxicated,
with the elixir of joy.
For among them, folly resembles virtue perfectly,
an irony of society’s complete disregard.
If sanctity could shield you, oh elder, from the arrows,
the sanctuary would not remain a target.
When you hear of a community discussed,
in the valleys of Mina, do not stray from the message.
Restrict your discourse to the teachings of the wise,
and let no harsh words pass your lips.
For truth is more elusive than an orphaned child,
offering no feast to the disparaged.
Strike your day with fasting,
and let your nights be illuminated by devotion.
And let me depart, leaving me clarity,
beneath the light of the dancing shadows.
These tents beckon me to delight,
Guiding me towards the camp and its comforting embrace.
With brown skin and blue eyes,
she sways with grace, under the boy’s spell.
When I glimpsed her beauty,
none was ever more captivated than I.
Her song reminded me of the echoes,
as her voice lingered in the garden.
She moved, and my thoughts wandered,
as they adjusted to her form.
Oh girl, you whose stance remains firm,
steadfast beneath my gaze.
If not for the bread and your family’s hunger,
would you still heed the call of the feast?
Oh morsel of bread that caused suffering,
shaming the righteous of the masses.
And disgracing the need for grandeur,
breaking the spirit of the proud.
Spit upon the humanity,
and reign as Queen of the mundane.
For you have not kept watch for others,
saving the small joys of this world.
Are you the subject of existence,
that deserves respect and honor?
Wisdom on Patience
Here is a collection of wise sayings about patience:
- Illusions are half the illness; tranquility is half the cure, and patience is the first step toward recovery.
- Patience helps us reduce waste of time, energy, and resources.
- Patience is the finest remedy for sorrow.
- A person devoid of patience is like a lamp without oil.
- Persistence overcomes intelligence, while patience outlasts luck; the outcome is all that matters.
- Patience is a tree whose roots are bitter but whose fruits are sweet.
- Patience is the key to paradise.
- There are two forms of patience: patience for what you dislike and patience for what you love.
- How difficult is life for those who lack patience.
- It is essential to endure for those devoted to overcoming trials.
- A little patience is worth the comfort of ten years.
- Those who taste the sweetness of well-being find the bitterness of patience bearable.
- The strongest warriors are time and patience.
- Patience is half of faith, and fasting is half of patience.
- Righteousness only stands upon the legs of patience.
- Knowledge is garnered through patience.
- The person who masters patience masters all else.
- No matter how high aspirations soar, they will ultimately succumb to the web of patience; endings are not determined solely by beginnings.
- Ultimately, the one who prevails is the one who possesses endurance and patience.
- Patience in the face of calamity is an act of worship.
- The fruit of success is borne from prolonged patience.
- Attaining maturity comes with the ability to be patient.
- Patience is the only charm against adversity.
- Possessing time does not equate to possessing patience.
Wisdom on Hope
Here is a collection of wise sayings about hope:
- When hope wanes, we should hold onto it dearly.
- Hope is a dream that a person is awake to.
- Trusting in God is the purest hope; relying on Him is the most faithful act.
- If not for the hope of tomorrow, the oppressed would not have survived until today.
- The most beautiful engineering in the world is building a bridge of hope over a river of despair.
- Hope is not a mere dream; it is the pathway to make dreams a reality.
- Some individuals are hope incarnate.
- Hope is devoid of any logical basis.
- A strong mind is perpetually hopeful and is always nourished by sources of optimism.
Wisdom on Wealth
Here’s a collection of wise sayings about money:
- Wealth conceals the vices of the rich, while poverty masks the virtues of the poor.
- Money is your friend if you master it; it becomes your enemy if you let it control you.
- A hammer made of money can smash even the strongest barriers.
- One should spend money to make money.
- Nothing is sweeter than honey, except for wealth.
- If you place money above your head, it will belittle you; but if you place it beneath your feet, it will elevate you.
- Money is a welcomed guest in every time and place.
- Wealth can be a source of goodness for the righteous or a source of malice for the wicked.
- Money is either a servant or a master.
- If you wish to gather wealth, sow it first.
- When money flows in, all doors open.
- Whoever belittles their wealth honors themselves.
- A person without money is like a wolf without teeth.
- As wealth diminishes, companions diminish.
- Wealth begets more wealth.
- Money is like muscles; if not utilized, they weaken.
- Money is akin to fertilizer; it provides no benefit if unspread.
- My companions flourish when I have plenty, yet they are scarce during hardship.
- Whoever hoards coins belongs to them, while whoever spends them belongs to them.