*Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem*
(In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

Like finding an oasis in the prairie winds,
Your presence here in Iowa begins
A story written by Al-Qadr's hand —
Divine decree in this Midwestern land.

*Subhan'Allah*, how rare the gift to see
Another soul who bows in prayer like me,
Your hijab a crown of modesty and grace,...