WINDOWS

Eyes see the tangible.

Rotting wood, shadow stitch gauze, sunlit flecks.

A fortification assuming to obstruct the apparent from the Divine.

 

 But, archaic window, your restrictive void

Secretly unlocks desires beyond the tactile and the visible.

An impassioned flare in the heart

Is enough to escape your  imprisonment.

Yearning for The One and His Emissary

Release us from the confines of the manifest.

 

We race to visit a different window, a sublime opening.

Over and over.

Time and time again.

Lovers, as bees to nectar.

Wrapped in robes of faith.

Sparkling beads of hope embellish woven threads of humility.

Icy wind shivers translate into a palpitating buzz.

Beards glisten with sobs of love,

Scarves cling to tear stained cheeks.

Words swirl around domes, arches and chandeliers,

Soaring on feathered wings

As salutations drown the cooing of doves.

Gold adornments tarnish,

Itr rendered odourless,

Lackluster trinkets lie inertly entombed

IN YOUR PRESENCE SallAllahu alaihi wassalam.

A lucid stillness encompasses your silken repose.

Tranquility conceived within the zeal,

Nurtured by ecstatic repetition.

Senses blinded by the unseen.

Your moon-like luminosity renders all barriers invisible.

 

Blessings and peace be upon you O Messenger of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O Prophet of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O beloved of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O friend of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O chosen one of Allah.

 

Blessings and peace be upon you O best of creation,

Blessings and peace be upon you O Makkan prophet of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O Qurayshi Prophet of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O Madinian Prophet of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O one whom Allah selected.

 

Blessings and peace be upon you O the one whom Allah greatened,

Blessings and peace be upon you O vice-regent of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O the one who leads to the presence of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O purest one of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O proof of Allah.

 

Blessings and peace be upon you O mercy of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O light of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O Messenger of Allah,

Blessings and peace be upon you O owner of the crown and the mi’raj,

Blessings and peace be upon you O owner of the Pool and the river al-Kawthar.

 

Blessings and peace be upon you O possessor of the intercession,

Blessings and peace be upon you O the one who has been blessed,

Blessings and peace be upon you O seal of prophethood and revelation,

Blessings and peace be upon you O Madinian Prophet,

Blessings and peace be upon you O Prophet from the noble sanctuary.

 

Blessings and peace be upon you O Hijazi Prophet,

Blessings and peace be upon you O Tihami Prophet,

Blessings and peace be upon you O Hashimi Prophet,

Blessings and peace be upon you O Qurayshi Prophet,

Blessings and peace be upon you O purified Prophet,

Blessings and peace be upon you O unlettered Prophet.

 

A selection from Salatul Akbar: From The Key to Arriving at the Door of the Messenger, Shaykh Muhammad Sadiq Alawi.

This salutation is called Salatul Akbar because it lists the beautiful characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wassalam. It is particularly recited by lovers of the Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wassalam and is recommended for the fulfillment of needs.

 

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. Ameen.