The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 334
334 Essence of Islam-1 The meeting point of the ocean of knowledge and recognition of Allāh; Combining in him the attributes of the sun and the shade. My eyes searched all around but did not find A fountain fairer than his faith. For seekers, there is no guide except him; For pilgrims, there is no leader other than him. His is the exalted station whose intensity of light Would scorch the wings of the Holy Spirit. Almighty Allah has granted him the Law and Faith, Which is forever immutable. First he shone upon the land of the Arabs To cleanse it of all evil. Then the light of faith and holy law Covered the world like the sky. He gave to the people the elixir of life And rescued them from the jaws of the dragon. The monarchs of the time were wonder-struck, As were the sages dumbfounded. No one could equal his knowledge or power; He has humbled the pride of the arrogant. What need has he that anyone should glorify him; To praise him is an honour for the one who praises. He resides in the beautiful garden of purity and grandeur; Far above the imagination of those who praise him. O Allah, convey our greetings to him And to his brotherhood of Prophets.