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The Ascension, by Talib al-Habib

(A beautifully composed and written Nasheed by Talib al-Habib. Lyrics pasted below.)

From the Sacred House to Jerusalem,

Through the seven heavens did he ascent

To the Love Divine beyond where or when,

Send peace on him and his family!

Like a moon set sail on the heaven’s seas.

Through the dark night riding on the lightning-steed

See! One born of earth strides the heaven’s fields!

Send peace on him and his family!

And the stars gave thanks and the moon did weep

As its beauty paled before the Hashimi

For what sun or moon can compare to him?

Send peace on him and his family!

As his heart was strengthened and purified,

And was filled with wisdom and light on light

So the wells of Zamzam he sanctified,

Send peace on him and his family!

And the Prophets- Adam TO Jesus Christ-

Came to honour him and to pray behind

One from whose lamp they had received their light.

Send peace on him and his family!

And the gates of heaven, so high and strong,

Opened joyfully for the one called upon

And the angels sang ‘peace on you, welcome!’

Send peace on him and his family!

When Gibril did falter, Muhammad rose,

Where no Prophet nor angel may approach

So beloved to the Beloved returned!

Send peace on him and his family!

For the peace that comes to surrendered hearts.

For the mercy descending when the prayer is called

For the blessings born of your charity.

Send peace on him and his family!

Through perfection did he attain the heights.

He dispelled the dark with his beauty’s light

Oh! How blest are all of his qualities!

Send peace on him and his family!