155.- 0 leading-rope of the Faith, guide tis towards sincerity
- All the time it is the best thing to recite hymns to
the Prophet
10Z. 0 leading-rope of the Faith, guide us towards sincerity
10'3. Do not congrega te with the people who, in this age,
have been misguided by Satan - 0 God, make us triumphant with the wind which is
blessed
105. 0 Lord! 0 Lord! ease for us our cares, 0 Lord!
- Lighten all our sins and the things which we dread
- With praises which outnumber what is in heaven and
all the earth
108. In the name of God, salute the Prophet and the people
of his House and his Companions.
Line 9.
Textual NotesQURAIS H is the Arabian tribe from which the
Prophet descended. This tribe holds a very
important place in the Islamic tradition.
Line zi. See notes on Text 5, Line 101.
Line 2Z. In Somali poetry, the shade is used as a symbol
of solace and rest.
Line 31. This line alludes to the Muslim belief that the
Prophethood of Muhammad was the final one and
that he was the last among the Prophets of God.
Line 4b. The poet seeks to convey the impression that his
words are like sea water which cannot be
controlled even by [heavy dams weighing thousands
of] pound's.
Line 43. ZAMZAM is the holy well in the Sacred Mosque of Mecc~.
The water of this well is also referred to as ZMiiZA.l'v!.