Poem for the Prophet

Poem for the Prophet

This poem was written in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates at an event celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad. As many of you know I'm not fluent in Arabic. Whilst listening to the performers of Sacred Songs we tried to capture the breadth of these poetic lyrics. We began to jot down our experience and describe the atmosphere of the theatre. The inspiration goes to the men, women and children whose gentle spirit filled the room with sheer love and reverance. We'd also like to thank our gracious host in Abu Dhabi for inviting us to such a wonderful occasion.

Poem for the Prophet

Born in a desert

Son of Abdullah and Ameenah

Known as Al-Ameen (The Truthful)

He is the Fountainhead of Islam

He is the Spring of Iman (Faith)

He is the Tributary of Ihsan (Spiritual excellence)

He was an overwhelming ocean emerging from a desert oasis

Who was deposited in the world to quench our thirst

To nourish our hearts with love

And to guide our souls to the truth

His fragrance has reached the balmy shores of New Guinea

To the polar icecaps of the Arctic

He is the brilliant light that illuminated the world

Shone brightly as the North Star on a calm night

The perfect man whom God has blessed

With a blessing commensurate of His overflowing generosity

And may He shower His blessings on all those who extol Muhammad

And enter them into His garden