and yes, it is time

InsyaAllah...
registration at New York City Hall on March 7, 2013
nikah at New York Islamic Cultural Centre on March 11, 2013
and yes, perhaps it is time
barakAllah.

and so He tells me why

I made you wait
not because I don't love you
or because I want to hurt you
but because I know better.

I made you wait
not because I want to punish you
or because I like to see you cry
but because I know you better.

I made you wait
not because I get a thrill out of it
or because I want to make life difficult
but because I love you.

I made you wait
to teach you patience
to teach you faith
to teach you love
so that I could elevate you.

I made you wait
so that you learn
what having faith is all about
so that you learn
to let go of worldly matters
and be contented with what I choose for you.

I made you wait
so that you get to know Me
through your heartache and pain
and know that I
will never break your heart.

I made you wait
so that your faith in Me is stronger
so that you learn, realise, accept and know
that
in your heart of hearts
ultimately
even if there is no other love
you shall be contented
just as long
as you have...
Mine.