Senselessly, I wanted No tongue, to prevent me from speaking ill No eyes, assuming I wouldn't have to see the horrors of this dunya No ears, to prevent me from hearing anything ill A numb body, assuming I wouldn't be able to walk astray Sickness, to gain patience and to get closer to You, Allah
Instead, You gave me A voice, perhaps to gain patience and to get closer to You, Allah Sight, perhaps to see and follow the right path Hearing, perhaps to remind me of Your mercy A strong body, perhaps to take a stand against all evil Health, perhaps to avoid me from speaking ill