Ode To Khadijah
Honors Khadijah and her role as The Prophet's wife39 total reviews
Comment from wiskas677@yandex.ru
This is absolutely beautiful. I am not a Muslem, but my sense of the holy and divine was touched, nevertheless. Thank you
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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This is absolutely beautiful. I am not a Muslem, but my sense of the holy and divine was touched, nevertheless. Thank you
Comment Written 15-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2010
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My intend was to show that each faith intends to portray truth. The light of reason is to show the common emotions that attend a religious 'truth'. Many holy books have a 'parable of light' to express their faith. You can find a parable of light in the Holy Bible and in the Hindu texts. An ancient symbol of truth is the 'lamp of knowledge'. The meaning of the star of Christmas is a light of truth. Thank you for this review.
Comment from The Stranger
a story depicting how Mohammed was presented the facts before God by the prophets wife Khadijah after Abu F'atma relayed the vision he had seen to his wife, Khadijah. As F'Atma was unable to fully understand the importance of the vision, Khadijah took it upon herself to seek the truth
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2010
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a story depicting how Mohammed was presented the facts before God by the prophets wife Khadijah after Abu F'atma relayed the vision he had seen to his wife, Khadijah. As F'Atma was unable to fully understand the importance of the vision, Khadijah took it upon herself to seek the truth
Comment Written 11-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2010
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Thank you for this review. This honors the role of Khadijah in supporting The Prophet (PBUH).
Comment from writer2050
The image I have is of stars shining for those who wish to see. Rhyming is rarely used these days so it was a pleasure to read it. There were a few bumps in the cadenza which I'm sure you can show by breaking up the words as you have done, or shortening them. I counted seven beats in a line but 'Perfect is the light of reason' has 8. I think Ode of Joy has 6 beats. Keep up the good work.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2010
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The image I have is of stars shining for those who wish to see. Rhyming is rarely used these days so it was a pleasure to read it. There were a few bumps in the cadenza which I'm sure you can show by breaking up the words as you have done, or shortening them. I counted seven beats in a line but 'Perfect is the light of reason' has 8. I think Ode of Joy has 6 beats. Keep up the good work.
Comment Written 11-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2010
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I believe that you may have counted some syllables that are short of syllabic strength. I recognized it as I edited this work. The cadence is strained in places, but can be sustained by emphasis on secondary stresses for rhythm. I am no musician and had to ask a person familiar with Ode to Joy check it out. I had Schiller's lyrics for Ode to Joy in front of me as I wrote it. Anyway, thanks for the review.
Comment from Writingfundimension
This is a beautifully written poem with many layers of meaning. In your notes, you have revealed what a labor of love this was for you; and I am happy to have read it. Its internal consistency is a tremendous effort in itself for a poem of this length. Great job. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2010
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This is a beautifully written poem with many layers of meaning. In your notes, you have revealed what a labor of love this was for you; and I am happy to have read it. Its internal consistency is a tremendous effort in itself for a poem of this length. Great job. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 11-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2010
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Thank you for this review. I am happy you like it and the layers of meaning are intentional. It is spiritual, but intended to show that spiritual is grounded in reason.
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Yes, I would say that is very true of this work. Most enlightening.
Comment from adewpearl
You have retold this meaningful story in such strong poetic form - your cadence is steady and the abab rhyming is spot on.
Thank you for your most thoughtful author's notes and for this well-composed poem which tells its meaningful story in such a compelling way. Brooke
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2010
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You have retold this meaningful story in such strong poetic form - your cadence is steady and the abab rhyming is spot on.
Thank you for your most thoughtful author's notes and for this well-composed poem which tells its meaningful story in such a compelling way. Brooke
Comment Written 11-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2010
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Thank your for this review.
Comment from amel
Oh ...I have no more six left!!! you deserve six stars for this poem. So many beautiful words you've painted here, so delicate, dear poet, awesome. I could picture it in my mind. So sad to know that even male moslems themselves divert the demeanor of this great Prophet. Thank you for sharing.
love, amel
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2010
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Oh ...I have no more six left!!! you deserve six stars for this poem. So many beautiful words you've painted here, so delicate, dear poet, awesome. I could picture it in my mind. So sad to know that even male moslems themselves divert the demeanor of this great Prophet. Thank you for sharing.
love, amel
Comment Written 11-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2010
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Yes. Remember that Jesus was crucified for his message. According to Muhammad, Jesus brought the same message.
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Oh I wonder who you are...dear brilliant poet
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Sorry, rules prohibit revealing myself at this time. Thank you for reviewing my work.
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I hope you will tell me later... if you don't mind. that poem was an amazing work.
Comment from c_lucas
This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for an easy read. There is very good imagery. Good luck in your contest.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010
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This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for an easy read. There is very good imagery. Good luck in your contest.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010
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Thank you for this nice review. It is inspiring and encouraging.
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You're welcome.
Comment from Paula Andrea Pyle
Wonderfully portrayed vision f profound truth and light. The poet has depicted a clear vision of the divinely inspired segment of sublime truth. Truth knows no barriers or restraints...
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010
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Wonderfully portrayed vision f profound truth and light. The poet has depicted a clear vision of the divinely inspired segment of sublime truth. Truth knows no barriers or restraints...
Comment Written 08-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010
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Thank you for this nice review. It has the quality of honesty and understanding.
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yes...
Comment from Valkarie
This is well written and flows well is concise and is most visual with a coherent dialogue that flows well. Expressive and emotional with adequate descriptive tone and dialogue with a good balance. Inspiring with an eloquently executed word flow that is adequate and makes this poem into a most creative piece of writing.
Valkarie...
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010
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This is well written and flows well is concise and is most visual with a coherent dialogue that flows well. Expressive and emotional with adequate descriptive tone and dialogue with a good balance. Inspiring with an eloquently executed word flow that is adequate and makes this poem into a most creative piece of writing.
Valkarie...
Comment Written 08-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010
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This is an excellent review. It is detailed and concise in presentation. The praise is appreciated and welcome. It is a positive experience and adds immensely to my own vision of the work. Thank you.
Comment from Dave-Aranda-Richards
You come across as quite and erudite poet. I respect your apparent talent. Just a couple of questions which I'm sure you can clear up for me. 1. Was Muhammad high on drugs when he first spent so much time in the caves. 2. How much older than he was his wife and was Muhammad her second or so husband?
Dave
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010
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You come across as quite and erudite poet. I respect your apparent talent. Just a couple of questions which I'm sure you can clear up for me. 1. Was Muhammad high on drugs when he first spent so much time in the caves. 2. How much older than he was his wife and was Muhammad her second or so husband?
Dave
Comment Written 08-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2010
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Thank you for this review and for the kind remarks. I will make a disclaimer that I do not know if Muhammad took any kind of drugs. A kind of cannabis is smoked in those areas and has been for centuries. The name of hashish is Arabic, I believe. From it comes the term assassin. The cave is believed to refer to the cavity in his head where the brain is found. The Arabic leaves that uncertain as the same word can be used for both a cave in the English sense and the cavity in the skull. So he may have received the archangel in his mind. That is the way most philosophers receive their understanding, by thinking. You may note my lines of verse that imply that he was thinking. Some writers write better when high on a little alcohol. Others use cannabis or other drugs that alter the neurotransmitters in the brain. With a small dose, it enhances these neurotransmitters to improve memory and logic. Excess would impair memory and judgement.
Your second question can be answered to some degree of accuracy or you can look it up by Googling Muhammad The Prophet. Khadijah was Muhammad's first wife, a women several years older than he. She was his boss, in that he ran caravans for her. Her wealth was inherited from her father and one or more husbands. Muhammad may have been her third husband. One child is known to be their biological offspring, Fatimah. They had several more children who may have been from her previous marriages or from relatives who had died and left orphans. Khadijah and Muhammad raised them as their own. It is not clear who was the oldest child. Khadijah is referred to as Um Fatimah, implying that Fatimah is the oldest, but that would also imply that she was the oldest biological offspring of Khadijah and that there were no sons.
I believe that the more important thing that came out of Islam is that we should worship One God, and not Muhammad, who is a prophet. In the shahada, the profession of faith, one says that Muhammad is the prophet of Allah, not a form of Allah as was the case of Jesus, the prophet. Christians took Jesus to be God incarnate, the word God made flesh. Muhammad objected to that and claimed to have received a message from God through the archangel, Gabriel. The Prophet Muhammad, is conceived to be the final prophet, but a more accurate statement would probably be that it was the final word that he received from Allah, not that man could understand no more than what Muhammad said. Thus, the Qur'an is not the final word, but the final statement about the One God monotheistic religion of Abraham. Muhammad gave honor to Christians and considered Jesus a prophet equal to himself. Moses and other Jewish prophets are also honored by Islam. Many Muslim children receive the name Jesus (Issa in Arabic), and Moses (Muse in Arabic), and others are named Muhammad and variations of the name. Muhammad is considered a man like all other men, but that he received a true message about The God. His sayings are second in importance to the Qur'an. Even in the Qur'an there are contradictions that cannot be reconciled with a belief that it is the pure revelation from Allah.
I suggest that you research various sources for more information. You might also follow up with some Islamic philosophers who have modified and improved upon the message from Allah by expounding on the meanings more than the words.
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Thank you very much for the information.
Dave
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Dave, You are quite welcome. I am honored that you asked those questions and welcome the chance to enlighten someone who may not have received the message from God that is represented by Islam. I am also disturbed that many do not get the message, even among those who claim to be Muslim and to believe in One God. I believe that man has not reached the salvation of truth when he can extend the love and appreciation to all mankind. It seems that we have a defeating idea that we must extend truth by forcing people to believe something they can't know by the influence of truth of God. Every man has prophetic ability to understand by truth. We do not need preachers, prophets, or fortune tellers to teach us. Islam started mankind toward scientific and philosophic reasoning. That was interfered with by the Islamic preachers who tried to instill Islam by force and fear of consequences. We need a modern approach to truth to understand the significance of the True God, over the false gods of the pagan and the schisms of Christianity and Islam. Muhammad tried to teach a true faith, but failed and we are only now catching up with the setback of centuries of ignorance that set in after the first Muslim, Christian and Jewish philosophers who tried to correct the path by reason. God be with you. Peace, salaam, salam.
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Your replies are appreciated and heartfelt. Not one of us can make anyone accept God with force or oratory. But as you do and I do, tell them and let them reach their decision as God quickens them. God Bless you. Thank you again for your great courtesy.
Dave
