The Doors of Openings

In a city of wonders

With a maze of streets and alleyways galore

A mighty gate stands

Leading to a door after a door

Standing tall and strong

With intricate design and mighty form

From floral to geometric

The mesmerising patterns

The mighty door-knock

Made from iron and bronze

The keys and locks

Who has the keys to these locks?

From door to door

An opening of gifts to be found

The door keeper stands

In his red robe

Clenching his keys

The keys to a mighty tomb

He welcomes whom enters

And gives gifts to whom is called

And what lies behind the door

A majestic courtyard, with a fountain of hope

Leaving the seeker in awe

What a beautiful sight

The seeker keeps knocking

Wondering and wayfaring

From key-holder to key-holder

Until she finds her true love

And the Beloved One ﷺ says;

“I am the city of knowledge and (Sayyiduna) Ali عليه السلام is its door, so whoever desires knowledge, let him enter the door.”

So here stands the gate

Leading to a door

And what unfolds before our hearts

A city of knowledge

In the form of the Beloved One ﷺ

In a city of wonders

With a maze of streets and alleyways galore

The door stands waiting

To receive its guests

You and I

The seekers of knowledge…

Yours truly,

The Servant

Yours Truly, The Servant