Supplication
which is recited at the End of Dala'il al-Khayrat
By
al-Qutb al-Kamil Sidi
Mohammed b. Sulayman al-Jazouli (d.
869/1454)
O Allah, forgive us and our parents and the author of
this book. Show mercy to us and show mercy to them. Gather us and them in the
company of the Prophets and the true on the Day of Rising by Your favour, O
All-Merciful. O Allah, bless the Master of the Devout, the Adornment of the best
Messengers, and the noblest of those over whom the night is dark and the day
shines. O Allah, bless the full moon. O Allah, bless the light of the darkness.
O Allah, bless the Key of the Abode of Peace. O Allah, bless the intercessor for
all people.
I
wrote my book before I articulated my thoughts
and
said to my heart, "You have the best knowledge of yearning."
Convey
my greeting, O book of mine, and tell them:
"Your
position with me is precious and honoured."
O
mercy of Allah, I am full of fear.
O
blessing of Allah, I bankrupt, so help me!
I
have no actions with which to meet the All-Knowing
other
than immense love of you and my faith.
Be
my hope against the evil of life
and
the evil of death and the burning of my body.
Be
my wealth after which there is no bankruptcy
and
be my release from the fetters of my disobedience.
May
the greeting of the Eternal Master and His mercy
for
as long as birds sing in the leaves of the boughs
Be
upon you, O my firmest handhold, O my most faithful support,
you
whose praise is my rest and delight.
Glory be to Your Lord, the Lord of Might, above what
they describe and peace be upon the Messengers. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of
the Worlds.
