AWAKEN by Maher Zain

We were given so many prizes
We changed the desert into oasis
We built buildings of different lengths and sizes
And we felt so very satisfied
We bought and bought
We couldn't stop buying
We gave charity to the poor 'cause
We couldn't stand their crying
We thought we paid our dues
But in fact
To ourselves we're just lying

Oh...I'm walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I'm walking with my head lowered from my race
Yes it's easy to blame everything on the west
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

We were told what to buy and we'd bought
We went to London, Paris and
We made show we were seen in the most exlusive shops
Yes we felt so very satisfied

We felt our money gave us infinite power
We forgot to teach our children about history and honor
We didn't have any time to lose
When we were.. (were)
So busy feeling so satisfied

I'm walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I'm walking with my head lowered from my race
Yes it's easy to blame everything on the west
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

We became the visuals without a soul
despite the heat
Our homes felt so empty and cold
To fill the emptiness
We bought and bought
Maybe all the fancy cars
And bling will make us feel satisfied

My dear brother and sister
It's time to change inside
Open your eyes
Don't throw away what's right aside
Before the day comes
When there's nowhere to run and hide
Now ask yourself 'cause Allah's watching you

Is He satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?

Oh..I'm walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I'm walking with my head lowered from my race
Yes it's easy to blame everything on the west
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

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This lyrics is so interesting and very motivating for me. It would be great if you could listen to the song as well; more catchy. But the main point here to ponder is about every single action that we did. Is it all for the sake of Allah? We tend to forget Him especially in times of glory. We forgot to thank Him whenever we're so happy and content with our lives. Let's muhasabah (reflect) ourselves everyday for we dont know when would be the end of us or when the trumpet is blown to mark the day of judgement where no more time left for us to repent or seek forgiveness from Allah. Ergo, we must make sure that we always remember Him in whatever action that we take; anytime and anywhere insyaAllah.

"Then do ye remember Me I will remember you." (2:152)

Let us remember Allah swt always!