By Rofiah Oriolowo
Jalsa Salana, Ahlan Wa Sahlan,
Jalsa Salana, Mubarak to all.
A gathering of love, of peace, of sincerity,
Of justice, of truth, of faith’s purity.
Of honesty, belief, and spirituality —
A call to rise and seek Allah’s pleasure truly.
A gathering full of Allah’s Rahmah and Barakah,
Hearts united, souls awaken, Subhanallah!
Together we cherish this moment divine,
Bathed in mercy, in His radiant shine.
The moonlight whispers — soft and bright,
A sacred glow in the still of night.
A moment of mercy, fresh and new,
A call to rise — the heart obeys too.
With dawn’s first light, we start our day,
A time for prayer, a time to pray.
Each breath, each whisper, each humble tear,
Draws us closer — Allah is near.
We give, we share with open hands,
Compassion flows across the lands.
The poor, the meek, the hearts deprived,
Find mercy walking by our side.
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Oh blessed Jalsa! Oh, gift divine!
Within your days, our hearts align.
A time to mend, a time to grow,
To seek Allah’s love and let it flow.
Both young and old, the strong and weak,
All gather, Allah’s blessings to seek.
Reforming our souls, we humbly proclaim:
“There is none worthy of worship but Allah’s Name.”
And Muhammad (ﷺ), our beloved guide,
The seal of prophets, in truth we abide.
In prayer we bow, our souls combined,
Leaving the world and worries behind.
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In this gathering, our spirits grow whole,
Through prayer and love, we cleanse the soul.
This blessed community, bound by care,
Spreads peace and light everywhere.
Its words, like rivers, refresh and restore,
Teaching love and patience evermore.
“Love for all, hatred for none,”
A motto that shines like the morning sun.
To stand for truth, be fair and just,
To act with faith, compassion, and trust.
So walk this path with hearts sincere,
For Allah is closer than we think — so near.
Jalsa Salana Mubarak!
