Glory be to the One
who transported
a devotee one night
from the Sacred Mosque
to the Furthest Mosque
whose precincts We blessed
so We might show him
some of Our signs.
For God is the All-Hearing,
the All-Seeing
(17:1)
~*~
the sound of soaring
you can hear it
listen
the roaring pulse rushing through veins
throbbing molecules crashing bouncing
not one created particle not rejoicing in the sound of soaring
ever since the Ruby Pen glided over the Pearl Tablet
the humming in the Heavens echoed
anticipating the sound of soaring
the sound of expectation in fluttering feathered wings
preparing the lightning mount
adjusting reins stirrups bridle
to fly through inky liquid
bursting constellations smashing celestial orbs
listen
now
to the sound of soaring
as did pebbles under the palm frond mat
a whispered rustling as the Sent One SallAllahu alaihi wasallam’s slumber was aroused
Zamzam swishing in a golden bowl
caressing his heart
far off oceans rumbled mountains heaved animals and insects alert
listening
to the sound of soaring
the air lit up as travellers whirled from the House
over the sacred sanctuary that would offer refuge
to the Prophetic Gathering
the sound of soaring within the folds of ancient cloaks
shoulder to shoulder
murmuring praises as the Praised One, the Worthy of Praise, the Most often Praised the Prophet and Messenger of Light
led the prayer
listen
now
to the sound of soaring
intensifying as the ascent cracks the stillness
of the Seven Heavens opening
deafening the wali
inaudible to those too stubborn to listen
be attentive
hear the sound of soaring as the Farthest Limit draws near for Al Mustafa
a bows length
milk wine honey rushing gushing
harken to the music of leaves turning from sapphire to chrysolite
and golden moths flutter over the Salsabil
eavesdrop on the sublime exchange
let the pounding sound of Iman soar
as the gift of prayer wrapped in love embossed with mercy
is bequeathed
to us all
take heed
be attentive
relentless in
seeking the sound of soaring
from small bubbling beginnings
to the intensity of explosive acoustics
inside
deep inside
revived by reflecting pondering contemplating
the greatest Ascent
listen deep within
let the sound of soaring transport you to dizzying heights
speed along the sound waves of soaring
now!
…many more entries…and where our Blessed Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam began the Night Journey…
All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. Ameen.
