Probably the best Iba'dat for Sunny Summer Days    

As the heat gets hotter…. as the sun gets brighter,

As they take it all off…. as their ‘burden’ gets lighter,

When you feel the temptation as they roam half naked,

When you think for sure that you just can’t make it.

Remember O Muslim the perfect instructions,

Remember not to give in to those temptations,

Through the lure, the enticement and through the haze,

Remember the order…..to lower your gaze.  

Don’t go to such places….don’t go to the beaches,

Remember the lessons ....remember what Islam teaches,

Don’t sit idle in the street nor visit the mall,

When you know they are going to bare it all.

Now, I know it isn’t easy….. its hard not to stare,

Its difficult to look away when its all there,

But, don’t feed your lust, nor set it ablaze,

Remember the order…. to lower your gaze.  

What’s the harm in it, they say. It’s nothing but fun!

If I look at some bodies bathing in the sun!

A lustful look towards the opposite gender,

Is all that it takes to set off the trigger,

It leads to sin and abomination;

It paves the way for fornication,

Don’t take it so lightly, don’t think it’s a phase,

Remember the order…. to lower your gaze.  

Watch out for that arrow….the arrow from Satan,

The one you’re warned about….laden with poison,

The arrow that is aimed towards your very heart,

When it reaches its target, it leaves a black mark.

It infects your heart and leaves it vulnerable, for Satan to take over and do as he is able, 

Recall the Prophet’s words for he told no lies,

“Looking at something forbidden is the zinaa of the eyes.”  

Don’t look at anything haraam, that’s what he said,

So when temptation passes by…..just turn away your head,

Just lower your gaze…..don’t give that second look,

For you never know when you get caught by the hook.

A lustful glance….then the talk …..then the meeting,

You know what comes next….after all the flirting,

Fornication is major. “Don’t even come near it.”

It starts with that first look, every Muslim should fear it.  

So lower your gaze…. don’t look at haraam, Strive for good deeds….they work like a charm,

If you are able then do get married,

That’s what the Prophet alaihis-salaam instructed.

Keep voluntary fasts….they will make you strong,

Being a good Muslim, you surely can’t go wrong,

A part of his character is the Muslim’s gaze,

So fear Allaah as you spend these summer days.  

Ask Allaah to help you….you’ll find Him there,

And never underestimate the power of prayer,

Not only in the streets, remember O Muslim,

Lower your gaze when watching television.

The shows….the sitcoms…..the underwear ads,

The suggestive scenes….the fashions and the fads,

Day in and day out, we watch haraam and yet….,

when ‘Baywatch’ comes on, we don’t turn off the set.  

Did you forget the Day when Allaah will ask you, of every look you cast….every glance you threw,

So where will you hide….what will you do, That Day your eyes will witness against you.

Remember, the beauty of this world is temporary,

The question is then….will you be able to carry,

Your head up high in front of the Almighty,

When you stand on a Day, so long so dreary?  

You are the best Ummah….the Model Community,

Custodians of Truth…Upholders of Morality,

So fight the Shaytaan, stop him in his wickedness,

Lower your gaze, ask for Allaah’s forgiveness.

And thank Allaah O Muslim and realize,

The greatest blessing is a pair of eyes,

Don’t use it to disobey Him, don’t earn His Displeasure,

For you will be asked what you did with this treasure.  

It is not too late….to repent….to amend
Start now….by lowering your gaze my friend  

"Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty. That is purer for them. Verily, Allaah is All-Aware of what they do.
Say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty...

O you who believe! Turn you all together towards Allah that you may attain success." (Surah Nur:30,31).