The Dawn of Imaan

The Dawn of Imaan 
Raisa Farhin

When the earth is cloaked with darkness, 
and the light within is called to rise, 
I seek my torch, 
but within the hollow,
I find cinders in its place.

The silent shadows suffocate my rooh, 
so I shackle my qalb 
within layers of plaster 
smothered across shards of imaan. 

If only these eyes could find dawn, 
and learn to rekindle the flame.

If only this traveller would trust His decree, 
and let the springs tear apart each seam.

If only this mind surrendered, 
and let His mercy split the stone within this chest.

If only this soul would taste His words,
and let them revive the tarnished embers. 

When will you unlock the chains, 
and let the mountains erode?

Let the tides of His rahmah mend your wounds, 
Let the blessed rain revive the rivers within you, 
Let the nectar of His words melt the fears you store. 

And when the darkness cloaks the earth, 
may you accept the noor He lends, 
and let it shine through.