O Allah!
A Call For Help...
This poem is from a category called munajaat - a poem in praise of
Allah Almighty seeking His help. Imam Ahmad Raza Al-Qadri (May Allah have mercy on him) asks for the help and mercy of Allah Almighty through this poem. Each verse begins
with the word "ya ilaahi" which mean "O my Lord." An interesting analysis of this poem is that both lines from each verse oppose each other in one or more ways; generally a problem is presented in the first line and its answer is sought in the second, but the choice of language is very skilful and beautiful. For example, if difficulty is mentioned in the first line, ease is mentioned in the second; if night and darkness are mentioned in the first line, day and light are mentioned in the second; if scary imagery is used in the first line, beautiful imagery appears in the second, and so on.The poem takes us on a journey from death, through the grave and onto the plains where the reckoning will take place on the Day of Judgement. We have presented the opening and closing few verses here
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Video extract courtesy of Bradford Grand Mosque Media Team. Taken from 'Sawm Symphonies' Ramadan Specials.
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