by Massin Kevin Labidi | Jun 18, 2005 | Culture and Literature
I Was Angry I picked up the phone to call a friend, seeking comfort,He started talking to calm me down. He reminded me of distant years,Of my childhood,When people knew me for my piety,And for praying in the mosque every day. I had memorized the Quran by heart,And I...
by Massin Kevin Labidi | May 24, 2005 | Culture and Literature
What Should I Do, O Enlightened Minds? What should I do, O enlightened minds? Guide me, show me the way.Take my hand, despair has overwhelmed me! Am I not your friend?Must I weep blood?Or should I laugh at their blind obedience and ignorance? I no longer know; I have...
by Massin Kevin Labidi | May 24, 2005 | Culture and Literature
Surah Al-Insan (The Chapter of Humanity) In the name of Humanity, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. Surah Al-Insan Has there not been a time in history when humans roamed the earth like beasts? Indeed, humanity was created to be its own great master. The path...
by Massin Kevin Labidi | May 24, 2004 | Culture and Literature
I Will Not Bow to You in Reverence Like a lone willow tree, I stand,Moody as an autumn day.A thought crossed my mind—to call a friend,Hoping he might lighten my burdens.We exchanged words,And he took me back to those distant years… He reminded me of my faith and...
