When TV came to my house, I forgot how to read books,
When the car came to my doorstep, I forgot how to walk,
When I got mobile in my hand, I forgot how to write letters,
When a computer came to my house, I forgot spellings,
When an aircond came to my house, I stopped going under the tree for cool breeze,
When I stayed in the city, I forgot the smell of mud,
By dealing with banks, I forgot the value of money,
When the smell of perfume, I forgot the fragrance of fresh flowers,
With the coming of fast food, I forgot cook rice,
Always running around, I forgot how to stop,
and lastly when i got whatsapp, I forgot how to sleep.
When I complain about the taste my food,
I remember Him (Muhammad) who used to fasten some
stones on his stomach to hold on his hunger.
When I complain about how less clothes I have,
I remember Him (Muhammad) who had only two pieces of clothes
for the rest of his life.
When I complain of how uncomfortable my bed,
I remember Him (Muhammad) who slept on the palm frond
and coarse cloth in his entire life.
When I become so miser to give and share with others,
I remember Him (Muhammad) who used to give his everything
that he almost left nothing for himself.
When I think how poor I am,
I remember Him (Muhammad) who loved the poor so much and said to be with them in Jannah,
It cheers me up.
When I upset of those who hurt me,
I remember Him (Muhammad) who had mercy on those who did evil to him.
When I think of those who hate me,
I remember Him (Muhammad) who always prayed for those who had insulted him.
When people don't thanks to me for what I do,
I remember Him (Muhammad) who reminded me that the best reward is from Allah side.
When none loves me,
I remember that I have Him (Muhammad) who loves me for thousand years.
When I think of how miserable my life is,
I remember Him (Muhammad) who had more struggle life than mine,
And it strengthens me.
May peace be upon him, my beloved,
May peace be upon him, my role model,
May peace be upon him, my Rasulullah Muhammad,
May peace be upon him, he's the best example for our lives.
Lajnah Bahasa Inggeris,
Kelab Pengajian Arab dan Tamadun Islam 2016/2017.