Ya, Ustaz Najdi..
I'm happy that you're my teacher
I enjoy each lesson you teach.
As my role model you inspire me
To dream and to work and to reach.
Every day you are planting a seed
Of curiosity and motivation
To know and to grow and succeed.
I'm thankful for all that you've done.
I admire you each day, and I just want to say,
As a teacher, you're number one!
Who nurtures new green sprouts,
Encourages and leads them,
Whenever they have doubts.
Whose sunny temperament
Makes studying a pleasure,
Preventing discontent.
With methods crisp and clear,
Lessons of bright colors
And a happy atmosphere.
While it’s snowing hard outside,
Keeping students comfortable,
As a warm and helpful guide.
With a pleasant attitude;
You’re a teacher for all seasons,
And you have my gratitude!
If I could teach you, teacher,
I’d teach you how much more
you have accomplished
than you think you have.
I’d show you the seeds
you planted years ago
that are now coming into bloom.
I’d reveal to you the young minds
that have expanded under your care,
the hearts that are serving others
because they had you as a role model.
If I could teach you, teacher,
I’d show you the positive effect
you have had on me and my life.
Your homework is
to know your value to the world,
to acknowledge it, to believe it.
Thank you, teacher.
Al-Fatihah! (:
