- I see now my quest in life had been in vain.
- I desired pleasure and material gain.
- For those around me, my goals where plain,
- I tried to achieve them all without regard to pain.
- I wanted the glitter and glamour this world provides.
- I couldn't see the treasures that all this hide.
- My 'Quest for wealth' - could never buy what I needed most.
- My 'Search for fame' - was like trying to catch a ghost.
- But when my prayers were for 'Guidance' from the 'One Above'.
- I found success in 'Total Submission' to the Will of Him -- in Love.
- I found all the riches, glory and happiness that one might require,
- But most of all I discovered my real heart's desire.
- I found the which is the secret of Life's Lease,
- I found the One Who Gave all, when He gave me PEACE.
- It finally came after all those years of trouble and strife
- That to do "ISLAM" is the PURPOSE OF LIFE.
- Poem by Yusuf Estes, former Christian Priest/ Preacher
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[Shakir 112:1] Say: He, Allah, is One.
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[Shakir 112:2] Allah is He on Whom all depend.
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[Shakir 112:3] He begets not, nor is He begotten.
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[Shakir 112:4] And none is like Him.
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This is something many Christians don't realize, reverts to Islam have seen both sides, which is why they know they have found the correct path.
Note: I realize you are quoting Surat Al-Ikhlas, but I am confused as to what "Shakir" is. Do you mind explaining it to me?