About Novid Shaid

I am a Muslim writer and English teacher. I have written poetry, short stories, a play, and I am currently working on a novella. My subject matter and themes are related to Islam, Sufism, politics and also my job as a secondary school teacher. My work is copyrighted and any works published here may not used or copied without my prior consent. You can contact me via the "Contact Me" page, if you wish to use any these writings. I am keen to gain the notice of publishers and if any are interested in my writings, please contact me via the "Contact Me" page. Was salaam, Peace

When Terry And June Found Sukoon

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Terry and June, the notorious two

scorned and reviled by their neighbours

husband and wife, walking trouble and strife

abhorred for their deplorable behaviour!

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As they stumbled and screeched down the sanctimonious street,

embroiled in a boiling domestic:

“You’re a lousy liar! You’re a rotten two-timer!”

“Stop whining you wench! You make me sick!”

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True Stories: 1

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Here’s a funny little anecdote that involved me as a youth. The morals of this story include that when you are giving people dawah about the deen, take their age, mentality and lifestyle into account before you tell them anything about Islam. And also, when giving dawah to youngsters, especially those brought up in the west, think carefully about what you’re going to say.

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Poem For The Prophet

A Song Inspired By The American Brothers’ Salawaat

This can be sung with the same melody as the one found in this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gMANmOsydo&feature=share

Allah Humma
Salli Ala Sayyidina Muhammad!
Wa ala aalihi wa sahbihi
Wa baarik wa sallam!

When I’d hear his name Muhammad
Unmoved, I’d say peace be upon him
Then I was shaken by their true voices
Singing with pure love, peace on Muhammad

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Prayers On The Prophet: Part Two

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Allah bless him and grant him peace.

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A Humble Homage To Ad Dalaailul Khayraat: Part Two

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For Shaykh Ahmed Babikr and the Saturday Night Dalaail*

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In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Kind

Verily Allah and His Holy Angels on high

Send prayers upon our Prophet, most noble and divine

So invoke peace and blessings which forever multiply

O you who truly believe in His signs.

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