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In the Voice of Jannah
A jewel-encrusted crown for a verse recited. Chalets of crystal sparkling on the horizon for a soul that gave up sins. Tree trunks of green emerald and branches of gold for a dhikr oft-repeated. Each of your shuddering breaths, every second of discomfort you faced, and every one of your sacrifices—all have been accounted for, returned manifold with sights and rewards unimaginable. Built by your deeds and decorated by your du’as, Jannah longs to meet you.
So what would Jannah say if it could speak? This poetry anthology takes on Jannah’s voice to motivate us towards it. Inspired by the episodes of Jannah: Home at Last and descriptions from the Qur’an and Sunnah, you’ll find on each page topical poems that touch on the many wonders of Paradise, from the grandeur of your palaces to the deepest sense of peace you’ll find in its forests. Immerse yourself in these words, O hopeful soul, and find the motivation to work harder for your eternal home.
So what would Jannah say if it could speak? This poetry anthology takes on Jannah’s voice to motivate us towards it. Inspired by the episodes of Jannah: Home at Last and descriptions from the Qur’an and Sunnah, you’ll find on each page topical poems that touch on the many wonders of Paradise, from the grandeur of your palaces to the deepest sense of peace you’ll find in its forests. Immerse yourself in these words, O hopeful soul, and find the motivation to work harder for your eternal home.
39 pages, ebook
Published April 27, 2023
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May 6, 2024
My rating: ★★★★☆
Review:
There are too many poems in this book written by different authors: Hafsa, Jenn, and Hana. But this one particular poem stood out the most in my heart, making me want to explain the meaning behind it. The poem states:
“Look up at the heavens in dunya:
you’ll see the stars above,
Glorious and cosmic and far out of reach.
Look up to my skies, the heavens of Heaven:
you’ll still see stars above,
still glorious, still sparkling—
but here, you can be among them.”
Based on my understanding of this poem:
1. "Look up at the heavens in dunya: you’ll see the stars above, Glorious and cosmic and far out of reach."
In Islam, the dunya represents the material world, which is distinguished by its fleeting nature and the tests and hardships that believers encounter within it. The stars in this context represent Allah's creation, demonstrating His infinite wisdom and strength. Despite their beauty and splendor, they are nevertheless beyond human reach, acting as a reminder of the limitations of worldly pursuits.
2. "Look up to my skies, the heavens of Heaven: you’ll still see stars above, still glorious, still sparkling- but here, you can be among them."
When the poem mentions "my skies, the heavens of Heaven," it alludes to the spiritual sphere, where believers strive to be close to Allah and have eternal bliss. The stars still radiate with heavenly light here, but unlike in the dunya, believers can climb spiritually and become one with them. This is consistent with Islamic beliefs about the hereafter, in which the righteous are rewarded with paradise, a state of eternal happiness and closeness to Allah. Being "among the stars" in Heaven is the pinnacle of Muslim believers' aspirations. It represents reaching the highest level of spiritual purity and closeness to Allah, when one's soul emanates divine light. This is similar to the Quranic verse (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:257), which declares, "Allah is the Guardian of the believers—He brings them out of darkness and into light. As for the disbelievers, their guardians are false gods who lead them out of light and into darkness. It is they who will be the residents of the Fire. They will be there forever." He pulls them from the darkness into the light.
Review:
There are too many poems in this book written by different authors: Hafsa, Jenn, and Hana. But this one particular poem stood out the most in my heart, making me want to explain the meaning behind it. The poem states:
“Look up at the heavens in dunya:
you’ll see the stars above,
Glorious and cosmic and far out of reach.
Look up to my skies, the heavens of Heaven:
you’ll still see stars above,
still glorious, still sparkling—
but here, you can be among them.”
Based on my understanding of this poem:
1. "Look up at the heavens in dunya: you’ll see the stars above, Glorious and cosmic and far out of reach."
In Islam, the dunya represents the material world, which is distinguished by its fleeting nature and the tests and hardships that believers encounter within it. The stars in this context represent Allah's creation, demonstrating His infinite wisdom and strength. Despite their beauty and splendor, they are nevertheless beyond human reach, acting as a reminder of the limitations of worldly pursuits.
2. "Look up to my skies, the heavens of Heaven: you’ll still see stars above, still glorious, still sparkling- but here, you can be among them."
When the poem mentions "my skies, the heavens of Heaven," it alludes to the spiritual sphere, where believers strive to be close to Allah and have eternal bliss. The stars still radiate with heavenly light here, but unlike in the dunya, believers can climb spiritually and become one with them. This is consistent with Islamic beliefs about the hereafter, in which the righteous are rewarded with paradise, a state of eternal happiness and closeness to Allah. Being "among the stars" in Heaven is the pinnacle of Muslim believers' aspirations. It represents reaching the highest level of spiritual purity and closeness to Allah, when one's soul emanates divine light. This is similar to the Quranic verse (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:257), which declares, "Allah is the Guardian of the believers—He brings them out of darkness and into light. As for the disbelievers, their guardians are false gods who lead them out of light and into darkness. It is they who will be the residents of the Fire. They will be there forever." He pulls them from the darkness into the light.
January 30, 2025
This book is an anthology of poems, by Jannah (paradise), directed towards the believer. I love the concept AND the execution. Such beautiful poetry about the place all believers yearn for. Such vivid and glamorous descriptions of Jannah act as motivators for a believer to get up for that one prayer while you're busy/tired, to let go of that one haram act, to stop and help others, to forgive the ones who've wronged him, all for the promise of a much, much more beautiful and peaceful eternity.
March 17, 2024
My jaw dropped.
I was about to give only 3 stars but as I dwelled on, ahhh these poetries are too beautiful, too near to me to not give 5.
They are poems based on the description of Jannah that we knew. I personally believe that this book came to me in a very right time, and I never expect that by the end of it, I long for Jannah even more.
I was about to give only 3 stars but as I dwelled on, ahhh these poetries are too beautiful, too near to me to not give 5.
They are poems based on the description of Jannah that we knew. I personally believe that this book came to me in a very right time, and I never expect that by the end of it, I long for Jannah even more.
April 28, 2023
A beautiful compilation of poetry on Paradise, available as a free download here: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/book...
September 3, 2023
a collection of beautiful poems that rejuvenate the soul ❤️
May 18, 2024
so what would jannah say if it could speak? jannah says, " i await you, i'm so eager to receive you!"
˙˚∘⊹🦋🦋🦋⊹∘˚˙
this book is very thin, only 39 pages, but the contents spoke to my heart. as i see it, this book is suitable for those of you who are tired of the world and all its noise, who still miss out on praying, or still wondering, 'what life will be like after death'. you've to read this anthology.
not with scary depictions, hafsa et al. invites us to taste the beauty of jannah. its contents nourish our hearts with all our longing for Allah and feel all the goodness of what good deed we did in the world. as a reminder, we live in this world only temporarily, we belong to Allah and will return to Him.
the words put together and tempt us to continue competing for goodness. as stated in the Quran, Surah Al Furqan: 10, "Blessed is the One Who—if He wills—can give you far better than all that: gardens under which rivers flow, and palaces as well."
and remember, that we will be born again. "How can you deny Allah? you were lifeless and He gave you life, then He will cause you to die and again bring you to life, and then to Him you will ˹all˺ be returned", (Surah Al Baqarah: 28).
so, built your deeds and decorated your du'as, cause jannah longs to meet you!!!
˙˚∘⊹🦋🦋🦋⊹∘˚˙
this book is very thin, only 39 pages, but the contents spoke to my heart. as i see it, this book is suitable for those of you who are tired of the world and all its noise, who still miss out on praying, or still wondering, 'what life will be like after death'. you've to read this anthology.
not with scary depictions, hafsa et al. invites us to taste the beauty of jannah. its contents nourish our hearts with all our longing for Allah and feel all the goodness of what good deed we did in the world. as a reminder, we live in this world only temporarily, we belong to Allah and will return to Him.
the words put together and tempt us to continue competing for goodness. as stated in the Quran, Surah Al Furqan: 10, "Blessed is the One Who—if He wills—can give you far better than all that: gardens under which rivers flow, and palaces as well."
and remember, that we will be born again. "How can you deny Allah? you were lifeless and He gave you life, then He will cause you to die and again bring you to life, and then to Him you will ˹all˺ be returned", (Surah Al Baqarah: 28).
so, built your deeds and decorated your du'as, cause jannah longs to meet you!!!
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