Sacrifice

Prophet Ebrahim held his son in his arms
He knew the child will come to no harm
Tears of happiness shone in his eyes
He seemed free from earthly ties
Allah had commanded him
He knew the task ahead was grim
His faith would be tested today
There were no hurdles in his way
He laid Ismael on the rock
And prepared to sacrifice him for the Lord
Just then the Almighty revealed
That Ebrahim was healed
His Sacrifice is accepted
He has been elevated
A willingness to sacrifice
Desire, greed and lies
Makes a true and pious man
Who fits perfectly the divinely plan
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 1/13/2011 11:50:00 AM
Congratulations Tahera on your win in Deborah Guzzi's contest "Winter's Holy Holidays". Love, Carol
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Date: 1/12/2011 12:53:00 AM
a toast to this fine write, tahera.. CONGRATS!! :) nette
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Date: 1/11/2011 9:30:00 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest, Tahera
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Date: 1/10/2011 3:59:00 PM
Congrats Tahera on your amazing win in Debbie's contest with this exciting entry my dear friend... enjoyable information and beauteous lines to read.. enjoy your top ten success tonight with luv..
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Date: 1/10/2011 2:37:00 PM
This story is a hard one for a parent to understand and yet it is at the core of all Abrahamic faiths! You did a great job in portraying it in a positive light, congrad's on your win! Please do enter my next contest! Light & Love
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Date: 12/9/2010 10:13:00 PM
Impressive Tahera*LUV~SKAT
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Date: 12/9/2010 9:33:00 AM
Amen...well written
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Date: 12/9/2010 6:47:00 AM
An intense Bible teaching of luv and faith and sacrifice .. excellent Tahera my friend.. this embraces all the things God wants us to possess with trust in HIM and HIS GREAT POWER.. u had penned a reare beauty my friend.. with luv..
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Date: 12/9/2010 6:43:00 AM
Sometimes we question the challenges that are thrown our way, Tahera. Ebrahim's faith was so strong that he was willing to sacrifice his son, but God in his mercy was just challenging his faith. A beautifully penned poem on the Bible story, my friend. It's a reminder that God will always forgive. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/9/2010 6:42:00 AM
Interesting story about the Prophet..I believe this must be from maybe the Koran....Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..I appreciate you taking the time to do so...Sara
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Date: 12/9/2010 5:40:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your beautiful poetry today Tahera. I enjoyed reading it and I wish you a wonderful day. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/8/2010 9:03:00 PM
oh how noble is the heart that can wait and rejoice.. a healing balm for the soul, tahera... beautiful poetry!thanks for passing by my page... namaste...hugggs, nette
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