In the Name of Allah




Poem written by : Velma Cook

In the name of Allah we are born
In His name we live
and in His name we die

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Our shadows prostrate to their Creator morning and evening
without our consent
Birds and animals usher in the times of prayer

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Birds circumambulate the Ka'ba
while migrating birds stretch forth their wings
finding their way by Allah's Mercy

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Only to feel unrest and leave once more
ever-searching, traveling discontent until they die

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We, also wander
some blindly
while others see

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By : Velma Cook