Ariadne Posted August 16, 2002 This is another forward I got in my e-mail I thought it would be good reading to some nomads enjoy: >> >> >> Side by Side >> >> >> >> They lie on the table side by side >> >> The Holy Quran and the T.V. Guide. >> >> One is well worn and cherished with pride. >> >> Not the Quran, but the T.V. Guide. >> >> One is used daily to help folks decide. >> >> Not the Quran, but the T.V. Guide. >> >> As the pages are turned, what shall they see? >> >> Oh, what does it matter, turn on the T.V. >> >> So they open the book in which they confide. >> >> No, not the Quran, but the T.V. Guide. >> >> The Word of Allah is seldom read. >> >> Maybe a verse before they fall into bed. >> >> Exhausted and sleepy and tired as can be. >> >> Not from reading the Quran, from watching T.V. >> >> So then back to the table side by side, >> >> Lie the Holy Quran and the T.V. Guide. >> >> No time for prayer, no time for the Word, >> >> The plan of Istiqama is seldom heard. >> >> But forgiveness of sin, so full and free, >> >> Is found in the Quran, not on T.V. >> >> Anything worth having is worth fighting for.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites