A Gift for An-Nadwah — Page 6
6 Where rivers of milk and honey flow forth Past citadels of breathtaking beauty. Passage on this ship is free of all cost There is no yearning for payment or charge. We are ready to sacrifice our all For Him Who has given us this Vessel. O Lord, Who are Gracious and Merciful Grant us the opportunity to serve. Let us forsake the desires of our souls Let Satan recoil from our company. Let us always be dutiful to You Let our hearts accept as true Your teaching. Be You pleased with us, and we with You As our souls depart this temporal frame. Humble is N as ir, Your loyal servant Who wants of You only Your protection. Lord! Have mercy on me as is my wish And let me seek blessings from You alone. Lord! Lighten for me this heavy burden And ease for me the path that leads to You. Lord! Be compassionate towards me and Count me among the party of righteous.