Rabb

Inspired by Shaykh Amin's recent allusion to Musa's (AS) unwavering faith, put to the test with the armies of the Pharaoh behind him, and the waters of the Red Sea ahead, surrounded by throngs of panicking men, women and children.

There is no fear when your Lord's with you.
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When, in the distance, saw the tribes the armies of the king,
They slapped their faces in horrendous fear,
And wept profusely at the thought of what these men would bring
Upon them and their families so dear.

They turned to face their leader who had led them to this place
Upon the shores of death as they perceived,
And heaped upon him words of censure, anger and disgrace
Complaining to him even as they grieved.

But Musa turned away from them and silently observed
The armies of the Pharaoh bleeding lust,
"My Rabb is with me", said the prophet valiant and nerved
By faith that made him face the sea with trust.

And thus he waited patiently for well he knew his Lord
Had by His will delivered him from hell
When baby boys were torn from mother's arms and put to sword,
While he upon the rapid river swell;

So on he waited patiently for well he knew his Lord
Had raised him neath the Pharaoh's tyrant eyes:
A prince with luxuries that only princes could afford,
He grew up strong, intelligent and wise.

And as his people squealed in fear at the growing din
Of cavalry and men upon the sand,
He thought to how his Lord forgave what he considered sin
Resulting from the justice of his hand,

That he return to whence he once had fled a fugitive,
And say what should have earned him death, and how!
Had not his Lord delivered him deciding he should live
To lead his people here, assembled now.

Unshaken, pure submission, Musa watched the rolling waves,
Then sprung to action when his heart went wide
With inspiration from his Lord; it only comes to slaves
Who know their Lord is ever by their side.

It came to my Habib when he upon a Yaa-Sin breath,
Stepped out into assassins' open view,
And strode on past the steely blades that thirsted for his death;
There is no fear when your Lord's with you.