Sunday, December 20, 2009

ASMA UL HUSNA 21



Al-Basit
The Reliever, He who is the expander.
Have We not opened up thy heart,
and lifted from thee the burden that had weighed so heavily on thy back?
And have We not raised thee high in dignity?
And, behold, with every hardship comes ease:
verily, with every hardship comes ease!
Hence, when thou art freed from distress,
remain steadfast, and unto thy Sustainer turn with love.
Ash-Sharh 94, tr. Asad

Sometimes, in order to help, He makes us miserable;
but heartache for His sake brings happiness.
Laughter will come after tears.
Whoever foresees this is a servant blessed by God.
Wherever water flows, life flourishes:
wherever tears fall, Divine mercy is shown.
Rumi, Mathnawi I:817-820, tr. Helminski

If after reciting this Holy Name ten times daily at dawn with one's arms raised, one rubs hand on ones face he will for ever be free from asking anybody for anything. It is also recommended to be recited 72 times after Wajib Prayer, specially after morning prayer.

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