The Essence of Islam – Volume I — Page 339
The Holy Prophetsa Caused a great commotion In the heavens: The angels too were moved to tears At last, because of his humility, His prayers and supplications, The Lord turned with compassion To the dark and gloomy world. The world was rocked By a great storm of sin; In every land people became blind and deaf Because of sin and polytheism. In the time of Noah, The world was filled with every mischief; No heart was free From darkness and dust. The devils had ruled Over every body and soul; Then the All-Powerful Lord appeared in glory To the soul of Muhammad. His grace encompasses alike The black and the white; He it is who sacrificed his life For the sake of mankind. O Prophet of Allah! You alone are the sun of the path of righteousness; No pious or righteous one, without you Can find his way to the right path. O Prophet of Allah! Your lips are the life-sustaining fountain; You alone are the guide To the path of the True Lord. There is the one who seeks to hear your sayings From Tom, Dick and Harry; 339