My Book of Islamic Rhymes — Page 18
18 A Pious Man’s Vision A pious man was praying one night When he saw a vision, an angel bright The angel said to him, ‘Do you know What’s happening in the town below’ The pious man then said, ‘I confess Whatever they do, I cannot guess’ The angel said, ‘Come along with me, I will take you around the whole city’ They both travelled along in the dark Through streets, homes and even the park Together they saw many people within Who were completely engaged in vice and sin The pious man was very much grieved Deep in his heart he almost believed That because of this disgusting sight Evil would destroy this city tonight He poured his heart before God and prayed He prayed and he prayed that the city be saved