"No boy, no joy"
She’s expecting
For the first time
Mother to be
The signs are visible
But with worry
She feels terrible
Lots on her mind
And not just the pregnancy
And the birth
In-laws excited
And anticipating
Their first grand –child
Has to be a boy
Girls bring no joy
Although the mother
Wants a girl
That wish remains a secret
For fear of upsetting the family
It’s sad
That people think like this
Reminds me of the Prophets time
When girls were buried alive
But even today
Infanticide exists
And the pressure is on
Women
To give birth to a boy
Holy charms
Duas from the pious
And off course a scan
All used to increase your chances
Of conceiving a male child
Woe! For the woman
Who has given birth to several girls in succession
Husband and in-laws disappointed
Faces like thunder
And wishing that they could bury their daughters under
The soil
Like the days of past
But today
Girls are kept
Out of sight and out of mind
Guarded and over-protected
With girls
Comes responsibility
And very high dowry
And the possibility
Of her losing her virginity
Before marriage
And shaming the family
Honour
Boys can do as they want
Nothing to lose
Free to choose
After all they are men
Protectors of the womenfolk
It’s this attitude
Disregards the gratitude
To the almighty
For the birth of a healthy child
Islam disregarded
Hindu culture accepted
Unknowingly
Followed and implemented
Girls are bad and boys bring luck
Hadiths ignored
About virtues of daughters
And blessings missed out on
Shame on those who follow culture over Islam
Girls and boys are from Allah
A gift for the parents
Responsibility
And route to Jannah
If it was not for the commands of Allah, stated in the Quran, and the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), women would not have been given the preference over men. Allah's Prophet was reported as saying: “Be fair and just in terms of the gifts you offer your children. If I was to give preference to any (gender over the other) I would have preferred females over males (in terms of gifts).” [Bayhaqi]
Moreover, Allah's Prophet concentrated throughout his teachings on giving more care and attention to females in general over the male. Females must be treated with kindness, respect, honor, dignity, integrity and their needs must be looked after. Allah's Prophet said: “He whosoever has three daughters, or three sisters, or two daughters or two sisters, and is very kind to them, demonstrating nice company to them and fears Allah in their treatment, will enter Paradise (as a result of his good actions to these females).” [Abu Dawood & Tirmidhi]
Islamic laws and teachings mandate that parents raise their children in the best manners and offer them a sound, beneficial and healthy education. Ibn Omar (may Allah be pleased with him), reported Allah's Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) as saying: “The most sinful of you are those who neglect those whom he is responsible to take care of.” [Abu Dawood & Nasaiee]
She’s expecting
For the first time
Mother to be
The signs are visible
But with worry
She feels terrible
Lots on her mind
And not just the pregnancy
And the birth
In-laws excited
And anticipating
Their first grand –child
Has to be a boy
Girls bring no joy
Although the mother
Wants a girl
That wish remains a secret
For fear of upsetting the family
It’s sad
That people think like this
Reminds me of the Prophets time
When girls were buried alive
But even today
Infanticide exists
And the pressure is on
Women
To give birth to a boy
Holy charms
Duas from the pious
And off course a scan
All used to increase your chances
Of conceiving a male child
Woe! For the woman
Who has given birth to several girls in succession
Husband and in-laws disappointed
Faces like thunder
And wishing that they could bury their daughters under
The soil
Like the days of past
But today
Girls are kept
Out of sight and out of mind
Guarded and over-protected
With girls
Comes responsibility
And very high dowry
And the possibility
Of her losing her virginity
Before marriage
And shaming the family
Honour
Boys can do as they want
Nothing to lose
Free to choose
After all they are men
Protectors of the womenfolk
It’s this attitude
Disregards the gratitude
To the almighty
For the birth of a healthy child
Islam disregarded
Hindu culture accepted
Unknowingly
Followed and implemented
Girls are bad and boys bring luck
Hadiths ignored
About virtues of daughters
And blessings missed out on
Shame on those who follow culture over Islam
Girls and boys are from Allah
A gift for the parents
Responsibility
And route to Jannah
If it was not for the commands of Allah, stated in the Quran, and the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), women would not have been given the preference over men. Allah's Prophet was reported as saying: “Be fair and just in terms of the gifts you offer your children. If I was to give preference to any (gender over the other) I would have preferred females over males (in terms of gifts).” [Bayhaqi]
Moreover, Allah's Prophet concentrated throughout his teachings on giving more care and attention to females in general over the male. Females must be treated with kindness, respect, honor, dignity, integrity and their needs must be looked after. Allah's Prophet said: “He whosoever has three daughters, or three sisters, or two daughters or two sisters, and is very kind to them, demonstrating nice company to them and fears Allah in their treatment, will enter Paradise (as a result of his good actions to these females).” [Abu Dawood & Tirmidhi]
Islamic laws and teachings mandate that parents raise their children in the best manners and offer them a sound, beneficial and healthy education. Ibn Omar (may Allah be pleased with him), reported Allah's Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) as saying: “The most sinful of you are those who neglect those whom he is responsible to take care of.” [Abu Dawood & Nasaiee]
