Muslim Mother

You may not have your finger
On today’s political pulse,
But you know with one glance
When your child’s got fever,

You may not take up arms
In the cause of holy jihad,
But when teaching your children their dua’s
You drill like the best of military sergeants,

You may not know the current economic climate
Boom time or recession,
But you make the best of nourishing meals
With whatever risq Allah has decreed,

You may not know the complicated laws
Of the country,
But you make sure your children know right from wrong,
Quite clear and simply,

You may not move in the elite circles
Of high society,
But your children are taught manners, respect
And correct Islamic etiquette,

You may not be at the forefront of technology
Discovery or even philosophy,
But the Quran and Sunnah are sufficient guide
Added to your common sense and practicality,

You may not be at the height of fashion,
But modesty and simplicity becomes you
Quite comfortably,
And your family is clothed respectably,

Your role is clearly defined,
Doubly refined,
Not merely to cook and clean,
Or even to earn a living,
But to nurture tomorrow’s ummah,
No small feat
No wonder Jannah lies beneath your feet.