Zikr — Commemoration of God

In the name of God, most Gracious, most Merciful

A Lighthouse, A Beacon

…. A beacon has come to you from GOD, and a profound scripture. With it, GOD guides those who seek His approval. He…

The Subduer | al-Qahhar

Zero doubt, Subduer,
is in my mind and in my soul
now that I have submitted
and given You complete control

The Watchful | Ar-Raqib

Obedient am I, Observer,
to the directives that You’ve placed
upon the page and hearts of many
people we’ve embraced

The Guide | al-Hadi

Lead on, Patient Escort
You’re my map out on the trail
and my shadow on this routed path
Without You, I would fail

The Pardoner | al-ʿAfu

Dear to me are You, Forgiver
I hang my head down low
To You belongs the East and West
and all my thoughts, You know

The Living | al-Hayy

For You, The Alphabet Sky,
and Your throne above the heavens
The constellations spell Your names
The planets kneel beside…

The Beneficent | ar-Raḥmān

Nothing compares, Beneficent,
to Your grace and Your compassion
You offer me forgiveness
and with it, restoration

The Firm | al-Matin

Guide me, Steadfast Pilot,
like the slowly moving stream
of cloud chasing the airplane
that lines a sunset seam

The Light | An-Nur

Enlighten me, Eternal Candle
You are the morning light
that creates the soul from darkness
and guides the pen each night