Were You There?

by **Amatur Rahmaan** Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:23 pm

Were you there in times far gone;
when girls were buried for being born
when disgrace was your fate for beong poor
and blood was shed to settle a score.

Were you there in times gone past
when honour came from tribe or caste
when idols of stone were worshipped in pride
and peoples hearts were hard inside.

Did you witness their evil plight
the Prophet they tried to kill in plain sight
the men they tortured for saying a word
that changed humanity, whole nations it stirred.

Were you there in the valley for years
a diet consisting of water and leaves
banished to pay for daring to speak
the fear of Islam was reaching its peak.

Were you there in the cave crouched down
the enemy so close and hunting around
only protected by a web and a bird,
oh but indeed, Allah was their third.

Did you see the day they fought
three camels and men whose experience was nought
yet bravelty they battled against their own kin
so they were forgiven and made to win.

Were you there to count the deed
the Prophet dies and fitna [mischief] had spread
united they stood and fought those astray
and spread Islam far, far away.

Were you there in times of old
or have you only just been told
the men of honest acts and intentions
That's why they were called the Prophet's Companions.