Demise Anniversary of Hadrat Abutalib, uncle of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) [Poem]

Composed by Saleha Fatima MidhatToronto, Ontario, Canada.Billions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibThe Ma’sumeen were Allah’s light – Abu Talib protected lightThe Ma’sumeen were life of Islam – Abu Talib protected IslamBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibHow can we praise you Abu Talib – The prophet praised you Abu TalibYou were the mercy of Allah – For greatest Prophet of AllahBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibOne day Allah said to Nabi - When We found you orphan, Nabi!O Nabi We gave you protection - Through you God gave him protectionBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibNo tongue of human can praise you – Indirectly Allah praised youYou were so great, great and great! - Meccans’ leader in rank so great!Billions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibThe guarded tablet Laoh-e-Mahfooz - God wrote your name on Laoh-e-MahfoozAs father of greatest Imam – The great savior of IslamBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibAllah sent name plate of heaven - With names of Imams by Him chosenWith names of Imams, father and mother – of Maola Ali you as fatherBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibIn childhood Prophet raised his hand - Tall date tree bowed and kissed his handHe plucked the dates gave to his aunt – Astonished was his caring auntBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibYou said, innocent Fatima - God will give us son FatimaWho will have power of miracles - He will do similar miraclesBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibThis showed that God gave you knowledge - It was the great and vast knowledgeBefore the birth of your great son - You knew miracles of your sonBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibWho can know your high position - O greatest Prophet’s guardianYou were to Prophet Muhammad – Like father to God’s belovedBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibYou gave him love and protection - To him offered dedicationYou brought him up like your own son - showering love on greatest oneBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibYou said performing his Nikah - All the praise is due to AllahThose words were liked by Allah Subhan - He mentioned those words in Qur’anBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibBefore advent of Deen Islam - Abu Talib you were great manWho praised Allah, the Almighty - had faith in Allah, the AlmightyBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibWhen Prophet declared Prophet hood - Invited guests and offered foodHe did miracle on the food - Like power of Moses on the foodBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibHe offered food in just one plate – From single plate forty guests ateHe said its proof of my power - - I’m God’s Messenger with powerBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibAbu Lahab said it is magic - He ignored Prophet hood logicMuhammad could split the moon - The magic cannot reach the moonBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibAbu Lahab gave wrong feelings - Abu Talib knew good dealingsThe next day too Satanic man - Wanted to poison ears of clanBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibAbu Talib, you controlled him well - Made Abu Lahab sit quiet and stillThen said Muhammad my Master - The message now you deliverBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibAbu Talib, you were helper - Of Muhammad, God’s MessengerAnd always you protected him - So enemies could not kill himBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibOne day enemies came to you - Surrender Muhammad said to youYou stood like very strong mountain - Protected him again and againBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibQuraish broke all the relations - And continued their oppressionsYou took Muhammad to Sho’b - Muslims, Bani Hashim to Sho’bBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibLack of food and lack of comfort - You suffered but you stayed alertYou wanted to sacrifice sons - On Prophet’s bed you laid your sonsBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibThere was fear of enemies’ attack - You wanted sons to face attacksTo get slaughtered and roll in blood - To save Prophet’s unique bloodBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibProtected Prophet with courage - Allah’s Messenger sent messageThrough you that eaten was paper - By white ants the boycott paperBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibYou took message and explained it - That Quraish should open, check itYou said Allah’s and Prophet’s names - Untouched by white ants were those namesBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibYou said if news found to be true - They accept Islam, faith so trueBy this sentence you expressed faith - That Islam was the truest faithBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibThey checked the paper and were shocked – By seeing miracle they were shockedThey released Bani Hashim and Nabi - All returned home by God’s mercyBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibMore than eighty years was age - But you had very high couragePhysically were exhausted - But spiritually elevatedBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibYou came home and you got so ill - Death was so near you expressed willYou said in heart you were Muslim - And you were dying as MuslimBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibKalema was whisper in the past - Recited loud in days of lastTook last breath O Abu Talib! - Reached Almighty O Abu TalibBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibWith dignity died as Muslim - Got shrouded, buried as MuslimRespect you all the true Muslims - To you offer salutes MuslimsBillions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibO people you should think never - That Abu Talib was unbelieverHe was Muslim perfect Muslim - He did favors to all Muslims!Billions of salutes to Abu Talib – To fourteen Ma’sumeen and Abu TalibHe protected Master of Muslims - He protected leader of MuslimsHe gave shelter to faith Islam - He helped to propagate Islam.Guardian of Prophet Ali’s father - He was the pride of believerHe was the savior of Islam - And Ali was savior of Islam