In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Beneficent
I got up early one morning, And rushed night into the day, I had so much to accomplish, That I didn't have time to pray.
Problems just tumbled about me, And heavier came each task, "Why doesn't Allah help me?" I wondered, He answered, "You didn't ask."
I wanted to see joy and beauty, But the day toiled on gray and bleak, I wondered why Allah didn't show me, He said, "But you didn't seek."
I tried to come into Allah's presence, I used all my keys at the lock, Allah gently and lovingly said, "My child, you didn't knock
I woke up early this morning, And paused before entering the day, I had so much to accomplish, that I had to take time to pray.