O the Greatest Guide
O the Greatest Guide: A Divine Ode to the Beloved
Lyrics
The one who is loved and exalted
The person who is loved and highly esteemed
In the all three realms
In all three realms, referring to the spiritual, earthly, and celestial realms
Heavens and earth altogether
Heavens and earth collectively
Glorify his name
Glorify his name, expressing admiration and praise
O beloved O Muhammad
An address to Muhammad, expressing affection
O the Greatest Guide
Referring to Muhammad as the Greatest Guide
Before his light jewels and gems
Highlighting the brilliance of Muhammad's light
All fade away they hide in shame
All precious things pale in comparison to his light
He's the healer, bringer of peace
Describing Muhammad as a healer and bringer of peace
The teacher who is all kind
Portraying Muhammad as a compassionate and generous teacher
You have come from the blessed land
Addressing Muhammad's arrival from a blessed land
Salvation will be in your hand
Foretelling that salvation will be in Muhammad's hands
You are chosen as the light for
Stating that Muhammad is chosen as a guiding light for all humans
All the human kind
Reiterating Muhammad's role as a light for humanity
Oh, what divine radiance you have
Expressing awe at the divine radiance possessed by Muhammad
Just and kind, Merciful, brave
Describing Muhammad as just, kind, merciful, and brave
Sleepless, alone, you kept on weeping
Highlighting Muhammad's perseverance, solitude, and emotional expression through weeping
Praying through the nights
Noting Muhammad's devotion, expressed through prayers during the nights
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