Martyrdom
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Ali ibn Abi Talib (r.a.)
Hail the glory of valiant martyr, Who embraced martyrdom from his Maker, Fear of death never entered his heart, Ali ibn Abi Talib(r.a.) a gallant warrior, Fourth caliph of islam,brave and chivalrous, In battles he played the knightly part, His eyes with intense passion scanned, Zulfiqar he gazed upon for combat, From his falchion,gushed enemies…
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The Forsaken Ones
Tyrant conqueror sat on his royal chair, Distraught by mad passion devoured innocents, His hands are tainted with harmless people’s blood, His aides cried “Give ’em a taste of hell,” Verily hells are empty and all demons are here, People waited eagerly for their scales be reversed, Distressed and harassed they protested with vehemence! Ah!…
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Ode to Martyrs (excerpt from surah al Buruj)
This is the story of boy who hath wisdom, Who laid his life for Allah and his religion, The boy who got light of guidance, Stood firm against tyrant king and his magician, There was a king who hath court magician, The magician became old and weakened, Asked the king to arrange boy be trained…
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