The Commentary of Al-Qasidah — Page 9
The commentary of al-Qa si dah 9 O our full moon and sign of the Gracious God; O the best of all guides, the bravest of the brave. I find such a glory in your sparkling countenance; That surpasses all human excellence. The wise chose your company and followed you; And the truthful relinquished their hearths and homes to be with you. They chose you, and abandoned their friends; They distanced themselves from their families.