The Maulvi Men

By Novid Shaid, 1997
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Oh my days! Who’s coming up the road?
It’s those maulvi men with beards and maulvi hats!
If we don’t scarper now, we won’t escape their hold,
They’ll take us down the masjid and the mats!
Quickly, chip! They’ve spotted us up here!
Stroking their beards, Masha Allah, Brothers, Masha Allah!
They’ll lecture us, promising that there’s no fear,
But later it’s a sermon: “don’t be like kuffar!”
Oh no! They’re here. It’s too late to get away!
We’ve well and truly been collared by the mullahs!
Instead of chillin, we got to listen and obey
Instead of rap and chicks, we get the benefits of salah!
But a few years later, we get a big surprise
When we walk by, the boys run wide and far
We check our reflections and see these bearded guys,
Now we’re the Maulvis, fancy that! Masha Allah! Masha Allah!

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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

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