If I had to choose a favorite month,
it would always be you.
In a crumbling and thunderous world,
you are peaceful and tranquil,
you are right and true.
On a hot and burning summer day,
you are raindrops and the cool wind.
With you, my soul is aligned,
you are a blessing, so unconfined.
Each day you teach me about key values in life:
When I’m full after three bites, ‘see that taught me transiency
When my stomach hurts and my head aches,
see that taught me empathy
When charity and prayer are spread around the world,
see that taught me morality
When prayer is performed until late in the night,
see that taught me spirituality
When news is spread that Muslims fast around the world,
see that taught me unity
When day after day you commit to faith, prayer and righteous acts,
see that taught me durability
And when you end, dear Ramadan,
I pray to carry all your lessons with me,
so next year when we meet again, in sha Allah,
I will learn even more from thee.
Nur Houda Or is a 20-year-old, simple yet multifaceted girl with Moroccan-Turkish roots, born and raised in Germany. Beyond her love for volleyball, origami, and the written word, she finds solace and healing through writing. Poetry, politics, and literature are her passion, where she channels her thoughts and emotions. Through her words, she strives to reach other souls, helping them feel understood and not alone. Writing is not just a passion for her, but a way to heal and connect, both with herself and others.
Beautiful!!
This made me understand the meaning of Ramadan better than ever before!!
This is a beautiful poem. I’m not Muslim, but art like this helps to understand how beautiful and important Ramadan is. How it feels to fast and to have a faith that you can hold on to. The author should be proud of herself.