MANNERS: THE ESSENCE OF BEAUTY

They flirt with beauty for a little while Attracted by looks, by charm, by style But beauty fades as all things do And soon they realize what's really true They flirt with faces caught in the glow But when it's time they start to know And look for a heart with goodness to show. For a true partner is more than looks, It’s one who follows Allah’s books. Indeed well said “Choose for the deen,” For beauty alone is never the dream. So while they flirt with beauty and style, They seek good manners all the while. In the end, they know what is right A heart with faith is the true light. They flirt with beauty, but when it's clear They marry the manners that brings them near