Islam - Its Meaning for Modern Man — Page 183
183 also more in accord with the yearnings of the soul. Some of these are here set out: “Our Lord, grant us Thy joyful bounties in this world as well as Thy joyful bounties in the life to come, and protect us from the torment of the fire” (2:202). “My Lord grant me that I may be duly grateful to Thee for Thy favours which Thou hast bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and that I may act righteously so as to please Thee, and make my progeny righteous also. I do turn to Thee; and, truly, I am of those who submit themselves to Thee” (46:16). On boarding a vessel: “In the name of Allah be its course and its mooring. My Lord is assuredly Most forgiving, Merciful” (11:42). This is the prayer that Noah made when he embarked with his companions in the ark. On riding an animal or a vehicle: “Holy is He Who has subjected this to us; we had not the strength to subdue it ourselves. To our Lord surely shall we return” (43:14 ⎯ 15). On entering a building for any legitimate purpose whatever, slight or serious: “O my Lord, make my entry an entry of truth and then make my coming forth a coming forth with truth, and grant me from Thyself a helping power” (17:81). The following would suggest its own relevance: “Our Lord, grant us of our spouses and our children