*“Rabbighfirli”
Ya Allah!
So much Zulm (injustice)is in this world,
Evil, every where, unfurled.
Every day brings awful news:
“Muslims killed”,for our different views.
But ya Allah, what of those like me?
Sitting at home in luxury?
Oh Allah, what of our souls?
Bodies free of bullet holes?
Please forgive us, ya Rabbal 'Alameen!
Ar-Rahman, Ghafurrur Raheem.
Ya Allah!
May those Muslims find in You,
a loving Friend, Protector true.
May You grant them victory,
in this world, and the one to be.
But ya Allah! What of those like me?
Only reminded by our TV?
Oh Allah! Our bloodied hands!
Silent voices, material plans!
Please forgive us, ya Rabbal 'Alameen!
Ar-Rahman, Ghafurrur Raheem!
Ya Allah!
May Your angels lull to sleep,
all those infants, starved and weak.
May the angels wipe their tears,
block death sounds from their ears.
But ya Allah! What of those like me?
Warmly clothed, craving coffee?
Oh Allah! Our sweet repose!
This, to nightmares, juxtaposed!
Please forgive us, ya Rabbal 'Alameen!
Ar-Rahman, Ghafurrur Raheem!
Ya Allah!
Please aid my sisters in their plight,
raped by men they can not fight.
May You bless them with Ihsan,
strength of soul, and firm Iman.
But ya Allah! What of those like me?
With healthy friends and family?
Oh Allah! Our selfish binds!
Mem’ries free of tortured minds!
Please forgive us, ya Rabbal 'Alameen!
Ar-Rahman, Ghafururr Raheem!
Ya Allah!
Please aid the Ummah of Ya Seen!
Nabi Rahmatul 'alameen!
Please help us try to change our state!
Save our souls before too late!
Please forgive us, ya Rabbal 'Alameen!
Ar-Rahman, Ghafururr Raheem!
Rabbighfirli, Rabbighfirli, Rabbighfirli!
Rabighfir, warHum, wa antar khairur raHimeen!
Ameen.*