SUFI POETRY IN SOMALI

(Chris Devlin) #1

14. The man who invokes the noble Prophet, shall find


comfort in the dwelling of Paradise

137.


  1. God is the King of the wide lands and seas and of the
    upright mountains
    l~. Ill-fated 1S the man who rises up at night and who does
    not callout to his Lord
    1.7. The verdict of God is like a river which cannot be
    crossed by any man however much he may strive to do so.

  2. 0 repent and pray, for you shall depart from this [world]


which you cherish


19. We know that the conditions are harsh on the Day of


Resurrection, when people will not recognize each other
[as they assemble]


  1. By God, rise up! by God, rise up! For there are Angels
    who are watching us

  2. Rise up! For they are empowered to guard the weak as
    well as the strong


22. The fashionable hair-do, the luxurious dress, and the


idel stroll will [all] be left behind
2j. Consider this: those who do not pray shall be herded

together into the canyons of Hell



  1. A journey from which there is no return, is taken by
    those who have gone to their graves
    2.5. God, the Majestic One, has Heaven declared and Hell that somewhere there is


26. 0 people beway'e! The sleep which you are enj oying may


lead you to Hell in the Hereafter


2.7. If you are sensible and can discern things, observe His
words


  1. Consider last night and yesterday, and your relatives
    who were taken to their graves
    2~. Consider the movement of the winds and the stars of the
    sky which beautify it
    3b. Consider the bounty which is received in the form of the
    animals, and how each man is offered a share
    3'1, Whoever is envious, wicked and corrupt and does not shy


away from such things, will be judged for his actions



  1. Whoever strives for the love of this world and puts on
    beautiful garments [must know] that he will be laid in
    a grave

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