Opening Prayer

Posted on 01. Feb, 2009 by Rahim Snow in Writings

In the name of Allah,
Being of all beings,
Artist of all artists,
Teacher of all teachers,
Lord of all the worlds,
Most Gracious, most Compassionate,
God above all else,
Friend like no other—
I offer this humble work
Out of service, friendship, and love for you,
And I ask in the names
Of the high ambassadors of God—
Muhammad and Ali, Fatima and Mary,
Jesus and the Holy Spirit, peace be upon them all—
That this work may help the people of God
Remember that they are the people of God—
Yet only if it is your will and blessing that it be so.
Thank you for making me what you have made me.
Thank you for giving me what you have given me.
Thank you for helping me to give
What you have given me to give.
All greatness, all glory, and all praise belong to you.
Here I am, Allah,
At your service,
Here I am.