Monday, 21 October 2013

A Bedouins prayer

Sufyan Al Thawri said that he heard a Bedouin saying at 'Arafah:
My God, who is more entitled to slips and falling short than me since I have been created weak? And who is more entitled to pardon me than You since You knew me before and Your command encompasses me?
My God, I did not do good until You gave me permission to do so and I didn't do wrong until You decreed it for me. I obeyed You and You blessing and the favour is Yours, and I disobeyed You by Your knowledge and the proof is Yours!
I ask You by the obligation of Your proof, the ending of my proof, my need of You and Your lack need of me, pardon me and show mercy to Me!
My God, You are kind to those who are kind to Your friends and the closest of them with sufficiency to those who rely on You. You witness them in their secrets and are aware of their inner consciences. O Allah, my secret is disclosed to You and I am eager for You. 
When sins alienate me, remembering You delights me. 
When worries burn me, I seek refuge in You, knowing that the reins are in Your hands and they issue from Your decree and determination. 
Ameen Ya Rabb!