This precious knowledge
Has been placed
In the care of our hearts,
Glowing like the midnight star,
A candle in the dark.
May it flow through our hearts,
And limbs
The speeches upon our tongues
May it reflect on those around.
May Allah make that bright light shine,
Light up our families,
Brighten up our hearts and homes
And our communities.
If our communities are strong
And strive to know Allah,
The great goodness will manifest
And grow, Insya Allah
And as it grows, it will bring forth
Children who will strive
For ‘ilm, for closeness to Sunnah,
For good in both their lives.
O Allah, Make that sweet light shine
And change the things we do,
Change our souls,
Our families
And change this ummah too.
Partly edited version from the book From My Sisters’ Lips by Na’ima Roberts
