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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 69. AL-MAKUTADIR, by EDWIN ARNOLD Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Verily, all things - saith the book - we made Last Line: Almighty allah! Nigh to thee. Subject(s): God; Islam | |||
Al-Muktadir! the "Powerful!" by this Praise we the Word, whence cometh woe and bliss. Verily, all things—saith "the Book"—We made, Decreeing; and Our bidding was one word, Quick, as the twinkling of an eye; and all, Whatever things men do, stands in scrolls, Where great and small alike are written down: And then shall surely come the Hour—the Hour! And bitter for the sinners it will be When they are dragged, upon their faces, down To hell, and taste the touch of fire; but sweet Will it be for the pious,—these shall sit 'Mid streams and gardens in the seat of truth; Happy, near Muktadir, the Mighty One. Grant us that seat of truth to see Almighty Allah! nigh to Thee. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE CRESCENT AND THE CROSS by THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 1. ALLAH by EDWIN ARNOLD PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 10. AL-JABBAR by EDWIN ARNOLD PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 11. AL-MUTAKABBIR by EDWIN ARNOLD PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 12. THE CREATOR by EDWIN ARNOLD PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 13. AL-BARI by EDWIN ARNOLD PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 14. AL-MUZAWWIR by EDWIN ARNOLD PEARLS OF THE FAITH: 15. AL-GHAFFAR by EDWIN ARNOLD |
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