SUFI POETRY IN SOMALI

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See notes on Text 21, Line 12.

The Prophet is sometimes invoked as the Friend

(RAFIQ) of his followers, or as the friend of

God (RAFIQU 'LLAB).

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In this line, the poet warns listeners about the

impermanence of the world by reminding them of

those of their age group who have recently died.

The phrase 'no tidings are left' asserts the

completeness of Islamic doctrine, which only needs

good works in its application.