SUFI POETRY IN SOMALI

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Love of the Prophet is a fundamental aspect of Islamic

spirituality which emanates from the belief that the

Prophet is the Perfect Man (AL-INSAN AL-KAMIL). The

Muslims see in him the archetypal virtues and the beauty

of the universe, and hence, strive to emulate him. In
this poem, Sheekh Caaqib Cabdilaahi praises the Prophet

and urges the Muslims to bless him and to follow his

laudable actions. In addition, he warns the Muslims

against the impermanence of this world, the reality of
death and the trials of the grave and the next world. In

spite of his fearful warnings and his anguish, the poet

sees his own salvation and that of other Muslims in the

Prophet whom he devotes himself to remember.

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Dhalaaliso

Adduunyada udgoonow Rasuulkiiba, aj1igiis laynagu

abuuraye

Nebi Aadan aan la ahaynin baa, Axmed udug asaaskii

horreeyaye

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3. Ubadkiisi buu ka dhashoo haddana, ku halsheegtay waalidi
   Aadane


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Awel hore Islaam-nimadeenu waa, ashahaadataynka inaan

qirree

Aqli yeesha waar ibno Aadanow, arka iilka qaar lagu

oodayay

Nin Iblays abaabulayow ogow, kuwa uur coloobay ma aadanee

Abtirsiimo iyo ani way hadhiye, arrin waa Ilaah aan ka

yaabno eey

Arrimaha adduunyada waxa ka mida, ku aroosa qaarna la

aasayee